Privacy Policy - Artjobmarket

ARTJOBMARKET.COM
PRIVACY POLICY

(Effective as of 01 March 2026)

1. INTRODUCTION

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how ArtJobMarket.com (“Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when users (“you,” “User”) access or use our website, marketplace, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).

We are committed to protecting personal data and complying with applicable data protection and security laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), PSD2 Strong Customer Authentication (“SCA”) requirements, and PCI DSS standards for payment security.

2. DATA CONTROLLER

For the purposes of the GDPR and other applicable data protection laws:

Data Controller:
ArtJobMarket.com
Contact email: team@artjobmarket.com

Registered address: [Controller Address Placeholder]

3. SCOPE OF THIS POLICY

This Policy applies to:

Visitors to the Platform
Registered Buyers and Sellers
Communications with us via email or other channels

It does not apply to third-party websites, payment processors, or services linked from the Platform.

4. CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

4.1 Data You Provide Directly

Name, username, and contact details (email address)
Account credentials (hashed and salted passwords)
Billing and invoicing details
Tax-related information (where legally required)
Communications and support requests
Seller profile information and listings

4.2 Transaction and Usage Data

Purchase and sales records
License and download history
Dispute and refund records
IP address, device identifiers, browser type
Log files and usage analytics

4.3 Payment Data

We do not store full payment card details. Payment information is processed directly by PCI DSS–compliant third-party payment service providers. We may receive:

Payment status
Transaction identifiers
Partial card information (e.g., last four digits)

5. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

Contractual necessity – to provide marketplace services
Legal obligation – tax, accounting, fraud prevention
Legitimate interests – platform security, analytics, service improvement
Consent – marketing communications (where required)

6. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING

We process personal data to:

Operate and maintain the Platform
Facilitate Buyer–Seller transactions
Process payments and refunds
Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
Prevent fraud, abuse, and security incidents
Communicate service-related notices
Improve platform performance and user experience

7. PAYMENTS, SCA, AND PCI DSS COMPLIANCE

7.1 Strong Customer Authentication (SCA / PSD2)

Where applicable, payment transactions are subject to Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) under PSD2. Authentication is performed by our third-party payment providers using multi-factor authentication mechanisms.

The Platform does not control or override SCA flows.

7.2 PCI DSS Compliance

All payment processing is handled by PCI DSS–certified payment processors. The Platform:

does not store sensitive authentication data,
does not retain full card numbers,
limits access to transaction metadata strictly on a need-to-know basis.

8. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We may share personal data with:

Payment processors and financial institutions
Cloud hosting and infrastructure providers
Analytics and security service providers
Legal, tax, or regulatory authorities (when required by law)

We do not sell personal data.

All third parties are contractually bound to appropriate confidentiality and security obligations.

9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards, including:

EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs),
adequacy decisions,
equivalent lawful transfer mechanisms.

10. DATA RETENTION

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to:

fulfill contractual obligations,
comply with legal requirements,
resolve disputes,
enforce agreements.

Retention periods vary depending on the data category and applicable law.

11. DATA SUBJECT RIGHTS (GDPR)

You have the right to:

access your personal data,
rectify inaccurate data,
request erasure (“right to be forgotten”),
restrict processing,
object to processing,
data portability,
withdraw consent at any time.

Requests may be submitted to team@artjobmarket.com

. We may require identity verification.

12. SECURITY MEASURES

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures, including:

encryption in transit and at rest,
access controls and role-based permissions,
monitoring and logging,
regular security reviews.

However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. DATA BREACHES

In the event of a personal data breach:

we will notify relevant supervisory authorities where required,
affected users will be notified where legally mandated.

14. COOKIES AND TRACKING

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies for:

essential site functionality,
security,
analytics.

Users may manage cookie preferences via browser settings or consent tools where applicable.

15. CHILDREN’S DATA

The Platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect children’s personal data.

16. SELLER-SPECIFIC DATA RESPONSIBILITIES

Sellers act as independent data controllers for any personal data they process outside the Platform (e.g., during consulting engagements). The Platform bears no responsibility for Seller compliance with data protection laws.

17. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

To the maximum extent permitted by law, the Platform shall not be liable for:

unauthorized access beyond reasonable security measures,
actions of third-party service providers,
Seller or Buyer misuse of personal data.

18. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Policy from time to time. Continued use of the Services constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.

19. CONTACT AND COMPLAINTS

For privacy inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact:
team@artjobmarket.com

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your jurisdiction.

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