Open The Art

Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY & PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION NOTICE
OpenTheArt / www.opentheart.com
Effective Date: [Day/Month/Year]

1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This Privacy Policy and Personal Data Protection Notice (“Policy”) outlines the principles regarding the collection, processing, protection, and confidentiality of personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the relevant international standards and national regulations. It applies to the personal data of artists and users collected through opentheart.com, operated by OpenTheArt.

2. DATA CONTROLLER
Your personal data is processed by OpenTheArt ([Insert full legal company name, e.g., OpenTheArt LLC or individual business name]), in its capacity as the data controller, as described in this Policy.

3. PERSONAL DATA COLLECTED
The following categories of personal data may be collected and processed:

  • Identity Information (e.g., name, surname, national ID or equivalent)

  • Contact Details (e.g., email address, phone number, physical address)

  • Banking & Payment Information (e.g., IBAN, payment history)

  • User Activity Information (e.g., sales records, login/logout data)

  • Location Data

  • Cookies & User Behavior Data

4. PURPOSES OF DATA PROCESSING
Collected data is processed for the following purposes:

  • Operating and managing the platform

  • Facilitating transactions between sellers and buyers

  • Providing user support and customer service

  • Fulfilling tax and accounting obligations

  • Compliance with legal requirements

  • Conducting marketing, promotions, and campaigns (with explicit user consent)

  • Ensuring platform security and preventing abuse

5. DATA SHARING
Your personal data may be shared, in accordance with relevant data protection laws, with:

  • Authorized public institutions and authorities

  • Business partners and service providers (e.g., server hosting, payment systems, logistics)

  • Financial and legal advisors

  • Cloud-based service providers

6. DATA RETENTION
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill legal obligations or the purposes stated above. Once the retention period ends, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. RIGHTS OF THE DATA SUBJECT
Under applicable data protection laws, users have the following rights:

  • To learn whether their data is being processed

  • To request information regarding such processing

  • To understand the purpose and appropriateness of the processing

  • To know third parties to whom their data is transferred (domestically or internationally)

  • To request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data

  • To request deletion or destruction of data processed in violation of the law

  • To request notification of any corrections or deletions to third parties

  • To object to automated processing resulting in unfavorable outcomes

  • To request compensation in case of damages due to unlawful processing

To exercise your rights, you may contact us at info@opentheart.com.

8. DATA SECURITY
OpenTheArt takes all necessary technical and administrative security measures to protect the confidentiality and integrity of your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure.

9. COOKIE POLICY
When using our website, cookies may be placed on your device. These cookies help enhance user experience and support analytics. You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY
This Policy may be updated in line with legal requirements or internal practices. The latest version will always be available at www.opentheart.com.