Privacy Policy

Last Updated: July 22, 2025

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide and improve our services. This includes:

  • Account Information: When you register, we collect your name, email, and password. If you become a creator, we may collect additional details like your portfolio and payment information.
  • Content You Create: We collect the content you upload, including videos, images, descriptions, and tags (`Activity` and `ContentCategory` models).
  • Usage Information: We track your interactions with the platform, such as videos watched, likes, shares, comments, and points earned (`UserActivity`, `ContentInteraction`).
  • Transaction Information: When you exchange points for cryptocurrency, we collect details of the transaction, which may include your wallet address (`CoinExchange` model).
  • Technical Data: We automatically collect information like your IP address, browser type, and device information to ensure platform security and functionality.

2. How We Use Your Information

Your information is used to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Artipedia platform.
  • Personalize your experience by recommending content.
  • Process creator applications and manage creator accounts.
  • Calculate and distribute points and revenue to creators.
  • Process point-to-crypto exchanges securely.
  • Communicate with you about your account, platform updates, and promotional offers.
  • Moderate content and enforce our community guidelines to ensure a safe environment.

3. Creator Content and Public Information

As a platform centered around creators, certain information is public by nature. This includes your creator profile (display name, bio, avatar), the content you upload, and your interactions (likes, comments) on other content. This public information is visible to anyone visiting Artipedia.

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

  • With Service Providers: We work with third-party companies for services like cloud hosting, data analytics, and payment processing. They only have access to the information necessary to perform their functions.
  • For Legal Reasons: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities.
  • To Protect Our Rights: We may share information to enforce our Terms of Service, protect the security of our platform, and prevent fraud.

5. Data Security

We implement robust security measures to protect your information. This includes encryption for sensitive data like passwords and wallet private keys (`UserProfile` model). However, no online service is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Children's Privacy

Artipedia is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at support@artipedia.art.