Artfarm Online Member Portal Data Privacy and Security Policy

1. Introduction

At artfarm, we prioritize the privacy and security of our members' personal information. By using artfarm's online member portal and affiliated services, you agree to the following privacy and security practices.

2. What Information We Collect & How We Use It

We collect only the necessary personal information to provide and improve our services. This may include:

• Name and Email Address – For account creation, notifications, and community updates.

• Billing Information – When you make purchases through our platform.

• Usage Data – To analyze and enhance user experience.
  We never sell your personal information and only share it with third parties as necessary for operational purposes or when required by law.
  Third-Party Services
  
  

Integrations and Service Providers: We may share data with trusted providers for payment processing, hosting, analytics, and customer support. Using these services means you accept their terms and privacy policies.

3. How We Protect Your Data

We work with Optox, our technology provider, to implement industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encryption to protect data in transit.

• Access Controls to limit unauthorized access.

• Regular Security Audits to assess risks and improve protections.
  Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. We encourage users to practice strong password management and be mindful of account security.

4. Your Privacy Rights
You have the following rights:

• Access Your Data – Request a copy of your personal data.

• Correct Your Data – Update incorrect or incomplete information.

• Delete Your Data – Request data removal, subject to legal retention requirements.
  To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@artfarm.coop.

5. Data Breach Policy
If a data breach occurs that affects your personal information:

• We will notify you promptly with steps to protect yourself.

• We will report breaches to regulatory authorities as required by law.

6. Your Responsibilities

• Keep your login credentials confidential.

• Notify us immediately of unauthorized account activity.

• Follow community guidelines when posting content.

7. Content Ownership & Usage
Your Content
By posting content on our platform, you grant Artfarm a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to display and share it within the community.
Respect for Others

• Do not post content that infringes on others' rights or violates laws.

• Artfarm may remove or restrict content that breaches these guidelines.
  Reporting Violations
  To report intellectual property infringements, contact us with details for review.

8. Compliance & Legal Obligations
You are responsible for following all applicable laws when using our services.

9. User-Generated Content (UGC)

What is UGC?
User-generated content includes text, images, videos, and other contributions by members.
Our Role

• We do not endorse or verify user content unless explicitly stated.

• We reserve the right to moderate or remove inappropriate content.

10. Limitation of Liability
To the extent permitted by law, Artfarm is not liable for:

• Losses due to account misuse, third-party breaches, or system outages.

• User-generated content that violates laws or guidelines.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. Any changes will be posted here, and we will notify users through the artfarm Member Platform.

Thank you for being a part of Artfarm!