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PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 11/02/2025

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1. Introduction

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Welcome to OwnAuthentic (“we,” “our,” or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled securely and responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website, interact with our services, or sign up as a collector or artist.

By using OwnAuthentic, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our services.

2. Information We Collect

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2.1 Information You Provide Directly

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We collect personal information that you provide to us, including:

  • For Collectors:

    • Name

    • Email address

    • Art preferences

    • Any additional information provided via sign-up forms

  • For Artists:

    • Name

    • Contact details (email, social media, website)

    • Artist biography & portfolio links

    • Artwork details submitted for verification

  • For General Inquiries:

    • Name and contact details

    • Any information included in messages sent through our contact form

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2.2 Information We Collect Automatically

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When you visit our website, we may collect certain technical data, including:

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  • Log Data: Your IP address, browser type, device information, and referring website.

  • Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to improve your experience and analyse website traffic. You can manage cookie settings in your browser.

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2.3 Information from Third Parties

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  • If you authenticate your artwork using Authentical.co, we may receive data confirming its verification status.

  • We may collect publicly available information about artists for profile completeness.

3. How We Use Your Information

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We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

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  • To operate and improve our platform – Ensuring seamless artist and collector connections

  • To verify authenticity – Facilitating the integration of NFC authentication via Authentical.co.

  • To communicate with you – Sending newsletters, artist updates, and collector notifications.

  • To protect our platform – Detecting fraud, maintaining security, and ensuring compliance with legal obligations.

4. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

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4.1 Who We Share Your Information With

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We do not sell your personal data. However, we may share information with:

  • Artists & Collectors: When a collector expresses interest in an artist, we may facilitate direct connections by sharing publicly provided details.

  • Service Providers: We may use third-party tools for email communication, website analytics, and database management.

  • Legal Authorities: If required by law, we may disclose personal data to comply with legal processes or governmental requests.

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4.2 Third-Party Links

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OwnAuthentic  may include links to artists' websites, buying platforms, and third-party authentication services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

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5.1 Your Rights (Depending on Your Jurisdiction)

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Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Right to Rectification: Correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.

  • Right to Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Limit how we process your data.

  • Right to Object: Opt out of direct marketing communications.

  • Right to Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@ownauthentic.art.

6. Data Retention

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We retain your data only for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services (e.g., showcase artists’ profiles, facilitate collector sign-ups).

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., fraud prevention, tax reporting).

  • Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

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If you request deletion of your account, we will remove your data unless legal retention requirements apply.

7. Data Security

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We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including;

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  • Encrypted data storage

  • Secure access controls

  • Regular security audits

However, no online platform is 100% secure, so we encourage users to take precautions when sharing personal information.

8. Children’s Privacy

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OwnAuthentic is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided personal data, please contact us for removal.

9. Updates to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will notify users via:

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  • A notice on our website

  • An email to registered users (if applicable)

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We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.

10. Contact Us

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If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us:

 Email: support@ownauthentic.art
Website: www.ownauthentic.art

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