Privacy Policy

At ArtHAMind ("we," "our," or "us"), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our matchmaking services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by all the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

• Identity Information: Name, date of birth, gender, photographs, and videos
• Contact Information: Email address, physical address, phone number
• Professional Information: Occupation, employer, education history, professional achievements
• Financial Information: Payment details when you purchase our services
• Relationship Preferences: Information about your dating preferences, relationship goals, lifestyle, interests, and values
• Background Information: With your consent, we may collect information from background checks

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may also collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website:

• Usage Data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website addresses
• Device Information: Device type, operating system
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information in several ways:

• Direct Collection: Information you provide when you fill out forms, create an account, purchase services, or communicate with us
• Automated Technologies: Information collected automatically when you visit our website through cookies and similar technologies
• Third-Party Sources: With your consent, we may collect information from third parties such as social media platforms, reference checks, or background screening services
• In-Person Collection: Information gathered during consultations, interviews, or events

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information for the following purposes:

• To provide our matchmaking services and connect you with compatible partners
• To create and manage your client profile
• To process payments and fulfill transactions
• To communicate with you about our services, events, or updates
• To personalize your experience and improve our services
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users or others
• To analyze usage patterns and enhance our website's functionality
• To provide customer support and respond to inquiries

4. Sharing Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With Potential Matches: We share relevant portions of your profile with potential matches, with your explicit consent
• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (payment processors, IT providers, etc.)
• Business Transfers: If ArtHAMind is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government regulation
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, property, safety, or the rights, property, and safety of others

We do not sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. These technologies collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences.

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

We regularly review our security procedures and consider appropriate new technologies and methods to protect your information.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider:

• The amount, nature, and sensitivity of the personal information
• The potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure
• The purposes for which we process the information
• Whether we can achieve those purposes through other means
• Applicable legal requirements

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to Access: You may request access to your personal information
• Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
• Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw consent for processing based on consent
• Right to Object: You may object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will delete that information promptly.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the one in which you reside. These countries may have different data protection laws. We implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information when transferred internationally.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the updated Privacy Policy on our website with a revised "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

13. Specific Regional Privacy Rights

13.1 California Residents

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with specific rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected, disclosed, and sold
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising consumer privacy rights

To submit a request under the CCPA, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section.

13.2 European Economic Area (EEA) Residents

If you are located in the EEA, we process your personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal bases for processing your personal data include:

• Performance of a contract: Processing necessary for providing our services
• Legitimate interests: Processing necessary for our legitimate business interests
• Consent: Processing based on your specific consent
• Legal obligation: Processing necessary to comply with legal obligations

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe our processing of your personal data infringes data protection laws.