Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how arte.bio — a service operated by Avant Arte B.V. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) — collects, uses, protects, and discloses personal data when you use our website, mobile applications, and related services (the “Services”).

By using our Services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to two primary types of users:

Account Users / Profile Owners: Individuals who sign up, create an account, and build a public profile (e.g., artists, creators).

Visitors / Other Users: Individuals who browse the public profiles, view the content, or use our main website without logging in or creating an account.

2. Data We Collect

We collect information based on how you interact with our Services.

A. Information Provided Directly by Account Users

This data is necessary for us to provide you with the core functionality of creating and managing your profile.

Account Information

Name, email address, username, password (hashed), and physical address (if needed for payment/payouts).

Profile Content

All artwork, images, videos, text, links, descriptions, and any other data you upload or link to your public profile.

Financial Data

Payout details (e.g., PayPal account or bank routing information) needed for us to send you earnings. Note: We do not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment details; these are handled directly by third-party payment processors.

Communications

Records of correspondence when you contact our customer support team.

B. Information We Collect from All Users (Account Users and Visitors)

This information is collected automatically when you access the Services.

Usage Data

IP address, device type, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, referring/exit pages, timestamps, and crash data.

Cookies & Tracking

Data collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to remember your preferences, secure your session, and analyze site usage.

Geographic Data

General, approximate location derived from your IP address.

2. How We Use Data

To provide, maintain, and improve the Services
To process payments and payouts
To enable artists to build websites, send emails, and sell prints
To comply with legal obligations
For limited marketing (with consent where required)

We share data with service providers (e.g. payment processors, email delivery).
We do not sell personal data.
We may disclose data if required by law or to protect legal rights.

4. Mailing Lists

If you use arte.bio to collect subscribers, you are the data controller.
You must obtain lawful consent and respect subscriber rights.
Avant Arte B.V. processes that data on your behalf under GDPR.

5. Your Rights

Depending on your location (e.g. GDPR, CCPA), you may have rights to:

access, correct, or delete your data;
opt-out of marketing;
withdraw consent;
request portability.

To exercise rights, contact support@arte.bio.

6. Security & Retention

We use technical and organisational measures to protect data.
We retain data only as long as necessary for the Services or legal requirements.

7. Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for functionality and analytics.
You can control cookies in your browser settings.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time and will notify users of material changes.