Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2026

Privacy Policy

Welcome to The Collection (“the Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). The Site is operated by The Collection, presented by Aristocratix, a marketplace for fine art nude prints and original artworks. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit our Site, make purchases, or interact with our services. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

This Site is intended for adults only (18+). We require age verification upon entry, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under 18 years of age. If you are under 18, please do not use the Site.

This policy complies with applicable U.S. privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) where relevant. We are based in the United States and operate under U.S. jurisdiction.

1. Information We Collect

We collect personal information to provide and improve our services. The types of information we collect include:

  • Account and Registration Data: When you create an account or apply for vendor status, we collect your name, email address, username, and password. For age verification, you affirm you are 18 or older.
  • Purchase and Payment Data: When you buy art prints or originals, we collect billing and shipping addresses, payment card details (last 4 digits only — full details handled by Stripe), order history, and delivery preferences.
  • Vendor/Artist Data: If you register as a vendor via Dokan, we collect store name, bio, portfolio links, payout information, and contact details. Vendors receive buyer shipping info for fulfillment but are bound by their own privacy obligations.
  • Communication Data: Email addresses for newsletters, order confirmations, and support inquiries. You can opt out at any time.
  • Browsing and Usage Data: Via Google Analytics (GA4), we collect IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on site, and referral sources. This is anonymized where possible.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • To Provide Services: Process orders, fulfill purchases, and manage vendor payouts.
  • Communication: Send order confirmations, shipping updates, and promotional emails (with opt-out).
  • Platform Improvement: Analyze usage data via GA4 to optimize site performance.
  • Security and Fraud Prevention: Monitor for suspicious activity using anonymized data.
  • Legal Compliance: Respond to legal requests and enforce our terms.
  • Vendor Support: Share necessary buyer data (shipping address) with vendors for fulfillment on a need-to-know basis.

3. Sharing Your Information with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal information. We share it only as necessary:

  • Payment Processors: Stripe processes payments and receives transaction data. Stripe’s privacy policy applies.
  • Analytics Providers: Google Analytics receives anonymized usage data for site analytics.
  • Vendors/Artists: For orders, vendors receive your shipping address and order details. They do not receive payment info or email and are contractually required to protect this data.
  • Service Providers: Hosting, email, and platform services receive limited data under confidentiality agreements.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

  • Essential Cookies: Session management, shopping cart persistence, and age verification (a cookie confirming 18+ status to prevent repeated prompts).
  • Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) track site usage anonymously.
  • Functional Cookies: For vendor dashboard features via Dokan.

You can manage cookies via your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may impair site functionality.

5. Age Verification and Minors

The Site contains adult content (nude art, 18+). Upon first visit, you must affirm you are 18 or older to proceed. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors under 18. If we learn a user is under 18, we will delete their data and account immediately. Parents/guardians should contact us if they believe a minor has provided information.

6. Artist and Vendor Data

Vendors provide store profile, payout details for commissions, and sales data for reporting and tax purposes. This data facilitates sales, processes payouts, and verifies vendor eligibility.

7. Your Rights and Choices

  • Access: Request a copy of your data.
  • Correction: Update inaccurate information via your account dashboard or by contacting us.
  • Deletion: Request removal of your data (subject to legal retention requirements).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails via links in messages or account settings.
  • CCPA Rights (California Residents): Right to know, delete, and opt out of sale (we do not sell data). Submit requests to [email protected].

To exercise rights, email [email protected]. We respond within 30 days.

8. Data Retention

  • Account data: Until deletion request or account closure.
  • Order data: 7 years for tax/audit compliance.
  • Usage data: 26 months via GA4.
  • Vendor payout data: 7 years.

9. Security Measures

We implement reasonable security practices including HTTPS encryption, secure payment processing via Stripe (PCI DSS compliant), regular security audits, firewalls, access controls, and encrypted backups. No system is 100% secure.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or laws. Significant changes will be notified via email or site notice. Continued use after updates constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact Us

The Collection (presented by Aristocratix)
Email: [email protected]

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