Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

ARTISTES SANS FRONTIERES ("we," "us," or "our") is an international artists association operating artistessansfrontieres.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your privacy as we facilitate artistic expression and dialogue. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal information within our artistic community. By engaging with our association, you consent to these practices.

2. Information We Collect

As an artists association, we collect:

• Artist Information: Name, artistic practice, biography, and contact details
• Artwork Details: For curated collections, we collect title, medium, dimensions, and provenance
• Technical Data: Browser type, IP address, and usage patterns
• Community Content: Event submissions, forum posts, and artistic dialogues
• Transactional Data: Donation and purchase records (payment details processed externally)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information exclusively for our association's activities:

• Showcasing member artists and their work
• Organizing exhibitions and artistic events
• Facilitating art sales through our curated marketplace
• Maintaining artist directories and portfolios
• Publishing newsletters about association activities
• Fostering artistic dialogue among members
• Complying with legal obligations as an association

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies to enhance your experience on our platforms. You can manage cookies through browser settings. We utilize Google Analytics to understand how our artistic community engages with our digital presence.

5. Data Sharing

As an artists association, we respect your privacy:

• Within Our Collective: Curatorial committee members access artist information for selection purposes
• Exhibition Partners: Only with artist consent for specific events
• Service Providers: Payment processors and technical support partners under strict confidentiality
• Legal Compliance: When required by law or to protect our association

We never sell artist information or creative content.

6. International Data Transfers

As an international artists association, data may be processed across borders. We implement GDPR-compliant safeguards for European artists through standard contractual clauses.

7. Data Security

We protect our artistic community with industry-standard measures:

• SSL encryption for all data transmissions
• Regular security audits of our digital platforms
• Limited access to sensitive artist information
• Secure storage solutions for artwork documentation

Report concerns: Contact Privacy Team

8. Your Privacy Rights

As an artist member, you may:

• Access and update your artist profile
• Request removal from exhibitions or directories
• Withdraw consent for specific data uses
• Obtain a copy of your association records
• Opt out of promotional communications
• Request deletion from curated collections

Contact: Contact Privacy Team

9. Children's Privacy

Our association activities are not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their data.

10. Third-Party Links

Our Site may link to partner galleries, cultural institutions, or artist resources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this policy to reflect evolving association activities. Changes will be posted here with a new "Last Updated" date.

12. Artistic Platform Integrations

To showcase our members' work, we integrate with platforms like Instagram:

• We temporarily access public content through secure OAuth flows
• This data is used solely to display art on our official platforms
• No media is permanently stored - automatically purged after 72 hours
• Artists control access through their Instagram permissions

13. Curated Collections

For artworks featured in eskandari-collections.store:

• Selected by our President and Lead Curator through formal review
• Artwork details documented with artist consent
• Contact information used only for transaction facilitation
• All collection data archived after exhibitions conclude
• Artists may withdraw at any time via curation@artistessansfrontieres.com

See: Curated Collection Agreement