Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Elevate Art ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your data when you use our platform.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Required Information

• Name and username
• Email address
• Profile information (bio, location, professional details)
• Artwork information and images
• Transaction data for sales and purchases

2.2 Optional Demographic Information

To promote diversity and inclusion in the art community, we optionally collect:

• Date of birth
• Gender identity and pronouns
• Nationality and languages spoken
• Identity information (Indigenous status, LGBTQIA+ identity, BIPOC identity)
• Disability status and accommodation needs
• Educational and professional background

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 General Uses

• Provide and improve our services
• Process transactions and manage your account
• Communicate with you about your account and activities
• Ensure platform safety and prevent fraud

3.2 Demographic Data Uses

• Create targeted opportunities for underrepresented artists
• Provide accessibility accommodations when needed
• Generate anonymized diversity statistics
• Connect artists with relevant grants, exhibitions, and communities
• Ensure inclusive representation in curated collections

4. Data Protection and Security

• All data is encrypted in transit using HTTPS/TLS
• Sensitive data is encrypted at rest in our databases
• Access to personal data is restricted to authorized personnel only
• We use Supabase's enterprise-grade security infrastructure
• Regular security audits and updates are performed

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We Never Sell Your Data

We do not and will never sell your personal information to third parties.

5.2 Limited Sharing

We may share your information only in these circumstances:

• Public Profile: Information you choose to make public (artwork, bio, etc.)
• Service Providers: With trusted partners who help us operate our platform (e.g., payment processors)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect rights and safety
• Anonymized Data: Aggregated statistics that cannot identify individuals

5.3 Demographic Data Protection

Sensitive demographic information is:

• Never displayed publicly without your explicit consent
• Only visible to you and authorized platform administrators
• Used only for internal diversity initiatives and anonymized reporting
• Never shared with external parties except as anonymized aggregate data

6. Your Rights and Choices

6.1 Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access all personal data we hold about you
• Correct or update your information at any time
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data in a portable format
• Opt out of optional data collection

6.2 Communication Preferences

You can control what communications you receive from us in your account settings.

7. Data Retention

• Active account data is retained as long as your account is active
• Deleted accounts have personal data removed within 30 days
• Some data may be retained longer for legal or legitimate business purposes
• Anonymized aggregate data may be retained indefinitely

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international data transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

9. Age Requirements

Our platform is intended for users aged 16 and above, welcoming art students and emerging artists. Users under 16 are not permitted to create accounts or use our services.

For Users Aged 16-17:

• We recommend parental awareness of platform participation
• Certain features may require parental consent (e.g., sales transactions)
• We provide additional privacy protections for users under 18
• Profile information is set to more restrictive privacy settings by default

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes via email or platform notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:

• Email: privacy@elevate.art
• Address: [Your Company Address]