Privacy Policy

1. Who We Are

badart.io is an online platform for independent artists to build virtual galleries, sell framed prints, and participate in community contests. References to "we," "us," or "badart.io" in this policy refer to the company operating this platform.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us:

• Email address — when you join our waitlist or create an account.
• Profile information — name, bio, and profile photo if you choose to provide them.
• Artwork and content — images and descriptions you upload to your gallery.
• Payment information — processed securely by our payment provider; we do not store raw card data.
• Usage data — pages visited, features used, and interactions on the platform, collected automatically.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To operate the platform and provide our services.
• To send you launch announcements, product updates, and newsletters (you may unsubscribe at any time).
• To process transactions and send related receipts.
• To improve the platform through usage analytics.
• To detect and prevent fraud or abuse.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share it only in the following circumstances:

• Service providers — trusted third parties that help us operate the platform (e.g., email delivery, payment processing, cloud hosting), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements — when required by law or to protect the rights and safety of our users.
• Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, and understand how the platform is used. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
• Request deletion of your data.
• Object to or restrict certain processing.
• Data portability.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@badart.io.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.

8. Security

We use industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including encryption in transit and at rest. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to safeguard your information.

9. Children

badart.io is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from anyone under 16. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us and we will delete it.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by email or by posting a notice on the platform. Continued use after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at privacy@badart.io.