Privacy Policy

CutoDigitalArt ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our digital art marketplace.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Email address
• Name (if provided)
• Account authentication data
• Login timestamps

1.2 Purchase Information

When you make a purchase, we collect:

• Order details and download history
• Payment status and transaction identifiers

We do not store credit card numbers or billing addresses. All payment information is securely processed and stored by Stripe.

1.3 Usage Information

When you use our website, we collect:

• Cart and favorites data
• Search queries
• Session identifiers for guest users
• Contact form submissions

1.4 Technical Information

Our infrastructure provider (Cloudflare) automatically collects:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Time zone settings

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your orders and provide digital downloads
• Manage your account and authenticate your identity
• Send transactional emails (order confirmations, download links)
• Send marketing communications (only with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries via our contact form
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Marketing Communications

We offer four types of optional marketing emails:

• Shopping Reminders: Abandoned cart and price drops on favorites
• Product Updates: New listings in your purchased categories
• Promotional Emails: Sales and special offers
• Newsletter: Platform updates and featured content

You can manage these preferences in your account settings at any time. All marketing emails include an unsubscribe link.

4. Data Storage and Retention

• Your data is stored securely on our cloud infrastructure
• Digital files are stored in secure cloud storage
• We retain your account data while your account is active
• Order history is retained for legal and accounting purposes
• You can request account deletion at any time

5. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Authentication and Account Management: Google (for secure user authentication)
• Payment Processing: Stripe (for secure, PCI-compliant payment handling)
• Email Services: Resend (for transactional and marketing emails)
• Cloud Infrastructure: Cloudflare (for website hosting, content delivery, and security)

These services have their own privacy policies and data practices.

6. Cookies

We use essential cookies for:

• Keeping you signed in to your account
• Maintaining your shopping cart

We do not use advertising or analytics cookies.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures including:

• Encryption of all data transmissions
• Secure authentication systems
• Protection against automated abuse
• Regular security updates and monitoring

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. International Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries other than your country of residence when required by our service providers to deliver our services. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or for other operational reasons. When we make changes:

• The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting
• We will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy
• For material changes, we will notify you by email (if you have an account) at least 7 days before the changes take effect
• Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about our data practices.

12. Contact Us

13. We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We have never sold personal information and have no intention of doing so in the future. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data.

14. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Economic Area, we process your data based on:

• Contract: To fulfill our contract when you purchase products
• Consent: For marketing communications
• Legitimate Interests: For improving our services and preventing fraud
• Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws

15. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect and the right to opt-out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.