This Privacy Policy explains how Private Art Auction (“we,” “us,” “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects information when you visit or use privateartauction.com and related services (the “Services”). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described here.

1. Information We Collect

   You provide: Name, email, username, password · Artist profile info (bio, portfolio, medium, statement, social links) · Payment info via our processor (we don’t store full card numbers) · Billing/shipping address · Support communications.
   
   

2. Collected automatically:

   Device/browser info, IP address, general location · Usage data (pages viewed, bidding activity) · Cookies (see Section 5)

3. How We Use Your Information —

   Create/manage accounts · Process bids, purchases, subscriptions, payments · Verify artist identity and portfolios · Send auction updates and outbid notifications · Send marketing (opt-out available) · Improve the Site, prevent fraud, maintain security · Comply with legal obligations

4. How We Share Information—

   We do not sell your personal information. We share with: payment processors · service providers (hosting, analytics, email, support) · other users where necessary (public artist profiles, shipping details shared with sellers) · law enforcement/regulators where required · a successor entity in a merger or sale.

5. Payment Information—

   All payments are processed by a PCI-compliant third-party processor. We do not directly store full card details.

6. Cookies & Tracking—

   Used to keep you logged in, remember preferences, and support analytics/advertising. Controllable via browser settings; disabling may limit features like saved bids or wishlists.

7. Data Retention—

   Retained while your account is active or as needed for legal, dispute, or enforcement purposes.

8. Your Rights & Choices—

   Access/update/correct account info · Request account and data deletion (subject to legal/contractual retention) · Opt out of marketing emails · Additional rights may apply depending on your location. Contact: dariusyost@privateartauction.com

9. Data Security —

   Administrative, technical, and physical safeguards are used; no method is completely secure.

10. Children’s Privacy —

    Not directed to individuals under 18; we don’t knowingly collect data from minors.

11. International Users —

    Information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy—

    Updates posted here with a revised effective date.

13. Contact Us —

    dariusyost@privateartauction.com