1. INTRODUCTION This Privacy Policy defines the scope of privacy and the degree of confidentiality protecting the information provided by users during registration and normal use of Articoo.art (the “Site”), our services, programs, and facilities. By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information by Articoo Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, “Articoo”) in accordance with this Policy.

2. INFORMATION WE COLLECT When you visit and interact with our Site, we may collect the following types of information:

  • Automatically Collected Data: Your IP address, browser type, language version, time of visit, and navigational information (how you interact with the Site).

  • Account & Registration Data: Information supplied during registration, including your full name, email address, and login details. If you register as a Contributor, we may collect additional information such as your postal address and phone number.

  • Transaction & Billing Data: Information supplied during a purchase, such as your billing address. Please note: All payment processing is handled by secure third-party gateways (e.g., PayPal). Articoo does not directly collect, process, or store your credit card numbers on our servers.

  • Contributor Identity Data: For payment purposes, Contributors may be required to provide financial account information and identification documents for verification.

  • Optional Profile Data: Registered users may choose to provide additional details in their public profile. You can control what information is displayed publicly via the “Edit Profile” page.

Articoo will never request sensitive biometric data, genetic data, or information revealing racial/ethnic origin, political opinions, or religious beliefs.

3. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION Articoo collects and uses your personal information solely for the following purposes:

  • Creating, managing, and maintaining your account.

  • Processing your transactions, inquiries, and customer service requests.

  • Identifying files supplied by specific Contributors and processing their commission payments.

  • Analyzing data to improve our Site, digital products, and user experience.

  • Personalizing the content displayed to you based on your preferences.

  • Sending transactional communications, such as order confirmations and payment reminders.

  • Sending marketing communications (only if you have not opted out) regarding new products, services, or third-party offers.

4. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Articoo does not sell, lease, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share your data in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share necessary data with trusted partner agencies that render services on our behalf (e.g., payment processing, email delivery, data storage). These third parties are strictly bound by confidentiality agreements.

  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, user data may be transferred as a business asset.

  • Legal Compliance: We reserve the right to disclose personal information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES We and our advertising partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to analyze trends, administer the Site, and track users’ movements.

  • Targeted Advertising: We partner with third-party ad networks (such as Microsoft Advertising and Google) to display targeted ads. These networks use cookies to collect non-personally identifiable information.

  • Opting Out: You can control or block cookies at your individual browser level. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain interactive features of the Site, though general navigation will remain unaffected.

6. DATA SECURITY We enforce strict information protection standards, including:

  • Encrypting sensitive data (such as passwords and payment routing) using SSL technology.

  • Limiting data access strictly to employees and partners who need it to perform their duties.

  • Storing data on secure servers protected from unauthorized access. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account password.

7. ACCESSING AND CONTROLLING YOUR DATA

  • Updating Info: You can review and edit your personal information at any time by navigating to «Main Menu — Profile».

  • Account Deletion & Data Removal: To cancel your account or request the deletion of your personal data, please contact us at info@articoo.art. We will retain data only as long as necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

8. MINOR USERS Our Site and digital services are strictly intended for individuals who are 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal data, we will immediately take steps to delete such information. By using the Site, you warrant that you are at least 18 years old.

9. THIRD-PARTY LINKS & SOCIAL MEDIA WIDGETS Our Site may contain links to third-party websites and Social Media widgets (e.g., “Share” buttons). Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policies of the respective companies providing them, not by Articoo.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices. We encourage you to review this page occasionally. Continued use of the Site after changes implies your acceptance of the revised Policy.

11. CONTACT US If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy or data practices, please contact us at:

Email: info@articoo.art

Address: 10th of Ramadan City, Al-Sharqia Governorate, Egypt. (Added to ensure compliance with Merchant Center requirements)