ArtSleuth

Last updated: June 06, 2025

Introduction

Welcome to ArtSleuth ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and mobile application (collectively, the "Services"). Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the Services.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

1. Account Information: When you register, we collect your email address and password.
2. Artwork Images: Photos you upload for analysis are processed by our AI system.
3. Payment Information:
   • For web payments: Processed by Stripe (we don't store card details)
   • For mobile app purchases: Handled by Google Play or Apple App Store

Information Collected Automatically

1. Usage Data: How you interact with our services, features used, analysis history
2. Device Information: Device type, operating system, browser type, IP address
3. Analytics: Service performance data, error logs

Information from Third Parties

1. Google Sign-In: If you use Google Sign-In, we receive your name and email
2. Advertising: Google AdMob may collect data for personalized ads (mobile app only)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

1. Provide Services: Process artwork analysis, manage your account
2. Process Payments: Handle subscriptions and pay-per-use purchases
3. Improve Our Service: Analyze usage patterns, fix bugs, develop features
4. Communicate: Send service updates, respond to inquiries
5. Display Ads: Show relevant advertisements to free users (mobile app)

Data Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

1. Service Providers:
   • Google Cloud (AI processing via Gemini API)
   • Stripe (payment processing)
   • Google AdMob (advertising - mobile only)
2. Legal Requirements: If required by law or to protect our rights
3. Business Transfers: In case of merger, sale, or acquisition

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• Encrypted data transmission (HTTPS)
• Secure password storage using industry-standard hashing
• Regular security audits
• Limited access to personal data

Data Retention

• Account Data: Retained while your account is active
• Artwork Images: Processed immediately and not stored permanently
• Analysis History: Kept for your reference (you can delete anytime)
• Payment Records: Retained as required by law (typically 7 years)

Your Rights

You have the right to:

1. Access: Request a copy of your personal data
2. Correct: Update inaccurate information
3. Delete: Request deletion of your account and data
4. Opt-out: Disable personalized ads in app settings
5. Data Portability: Export your analysis history

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@artsleuthstudio.com

Children's Privacy

Our Services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Third-Party Services

Our Services use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Google Services
• Google AdMob
• Stripe

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

Consent

By using our Services, you consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.

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