PRIVACY POLICY & COPYRIGHT PROTECTION
The Artist Stories Platform Rights & Data Protection Policy
Introduction & Scope
Welcome to The Artist Stories ("Platform", "we", "us", or "our"). We are deeply committed to protecting the privacy of our collectors, website visitors, and featured artists, while rigorously safeguarding the original intellectual property and copyright of every artwork hosted in our directory.
This Privacy Policy details how we collect, handle, store, and protect your information when you browse our website, explore artist portfolios, inquire about original artworks, or interact with our platform.
Absolute Copyright & Exclusive Artist Ownership
Every piece of art displayed across this platform is the exclusive intellectual property of its original artist or authorized copyright holder. Browsing this site grants visitors a limited, non-transferable viewing license strictly for personal evaluation.
- No Unauthorized Duplication: Physical print duplication, digital reproduction, AI model training, or NFT minting of any artwork image is strictly prohibited.
- Anti-Scraping & Mining Restrictions: Automated extraction or scraping of artist profiles, image URLs, prices, or artwork records via bots or crawlers is forbidden and legally punishable.
- Digital Asset Protection: Artwork files may incorporate invisible digital watermarking and protection mechanisms to monitor and enforce artist copyright.
Information We Collect
To facilitate inquiries and curate artist listings, we collect minimal and necessary information:
- Collector & Inquirer Information: Full name, email address, phone number, and delivery preferences provided during artwork inquiries or private consultations.
- Artist Profiles & Portfolios: Artist biographies, gallery images, custom tags, location details, and contact details submitted directly by onboarded creators.
- Technical Activity Logs: IP addresses, browser types, device identifiers, and page interaction timestamps gathered automatically for platform performance.
How We Use Collected Information
Collected data is strictly utilized to operate the platform and connect collectors with master creators:
- Facilitating direct inquiries for artwork purchases, private commissions, and gallery exhibitions.
- Curating artist directories, custom artwork sliders, and index matching categories.
- Protecting platform security, monitoring potential copyright infringement, and preventing fraud.
Cookies & Analytics
We employ essential session cookies and performance analytics to ensure smooth browsing and maintain platform security. Users can adjust browser preferences to block cookies, though certain interactive features may be limited.
Data Security Infrastructure
We maintain rigorous administrative and technical security measures—including SSL encryption and secure server access—to protect personal data and digital art records against unauthorized access or disclosure.
Your Legal Rights & Data Control
Users and artists maintain full rights over their personal information, including the right to request access, correction, or complete deletion of stored records from our system upon request.
Contact & Legal Inquiries
For copyright clearance, legal notices, or data privacy requests, please reach out directly to our platform team:
