Privacy Policy for lk.my-artstore.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to my-artstore.com ("the Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal data when you visit or use the Platform. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information.

By using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please do not use the Platform.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

2.1. Personal Information

When you register, purchase, or sell on the Platform, we may collect the following personal information:

• Account Information: Name, email address, phone number, and password.
• Payment Information: Payment card details or other payment information when you purchase or sell content.
• Identification Details: When necessary, we may ask for identification documents or tax-related information (e.g., Social Security Number, Tax ID).
• Contact Information: Mailing address, billing address, and phone number, when necessary for transactions or customer service.

2.2. Non-Personal Information

We also collect non-personal information, which cannot be used to identify you:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use the Platform, such as the pages you visit, the time and date of your visit, and other diagnostic data.
• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

2.3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor activity on our Platform and store certain information. Cookies may include session cookies, preference cookies, and security cookies. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

3.1. Account Management

• To create and manage your account on the Platform.
• To verify your identity when you register or log in.
• To process payments and manage payouts to Photographers.

3.2. Providing and Improving Services

• To operate, maintain, and enhance the Platform, including personalizing your user experience.
• To process transactions between Buyers and Photographers.
• To communicate with you about account updates, transactions, and customer support requests.

3.3. Marketing and Promotions

• To send you promotional emails, newsletters, or offers that may be of interest to you.
• You may opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication.

3.4. Compliance and Legal Requirements

• To comply with legal obligations, such as tax reporting requirements or fraud prevention.
• To enforce our Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, and other agreements.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal data with third parties under the following circumstances:

4.1. Service Providers

We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Platform, such as:

• Payment processors to handle transactions.
• Cloud storage and hosting providers to securely store your data.
• Analytics services to track Platform usage and improve functionality.

These service providers have access to your information only to perform specific tasks on our behalf and are obligated to protect your data.

4.2. Legal and Regulatory Disclosures

We may disclose your personal information if required by law or in response to legal processes (e.g., a subpoena, court order) or to protect the rights, property, and safety of our Platform, Users, or others.

4.3. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the business transaction. We will notify you before your personal data is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Data Security

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required by law. Once your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights concerning your personal information:

7.1. Access and Correction

You may access and update your personal information by logging into your account and modifying your profile settings. If you are unable to make changes, please contact us for assistance.

7.2. Right to Deletion

You may request the deletion of your personal information by contacting us. Please note that some data may be retained to comply with legal obligations or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., tax records, transaction history).

7.3. Right to Object or Restrict Processing

You may object to or request that we restrict processing of your personal data in certain circumstances, such as when you believe the data is inaccurate, or the processing is unlawful.

7.4. Right to Withdraw Consent

If you have given us consent to process your personal data, you have the right to withdraw it at any time. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal.

7.5. Right to Data Portability

You have the right to request a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format and to request that we transfer this data to another service provider if technically feasible.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information, including personal data, may be transferred to and stored in a country other than your own, where data protection laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place when transferring your data internationally.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make material changes, we will notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Address: Level 2 No 192/10, 9th Lane, Nawala Road Nawala, Kotte, 10250