Privacy Policy

Last updated: August 3, 2025

I. Who We Are

This website is operated by Zartify. You can access the site at: https://zartify.com. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using this Site, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to the terms described herein. If you do not agree with any part of this Policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

For privacy-related matters, please contact us at: service@zartify.com

II. What Personal Data We Collect and Why

1. User Accounts and Profile Data

When users register or create a profile, we collect:
• Name or nickname
• Email address
• Display preferences
• Avatar (if provided)

This information is necessary to authenticate users and provide personalized services (e.g., saving collections, managing purchases).

2. Purchases and Downloads

If you purchase digital products, we collect transaction data, including:
• Purchase details (product ID, amount, date)
• Payment processor identifiers (not raw credit card data)
• Download activity and license details

We retain these records for legal compliance and user access to purchased items.

3. User Activity & Preferences

When logged in, we collect information about:
• Your saved collections and favorite artists
• Site interactions for personalizing your browsing experience

4. Technical Information

Like most websites, we automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser and device type
• Referring pages and session duration
• Cookies and tracking IDs (see below)

We use this data to improve the site’s functionality, ensure security, and diagnose technical issues.

III. Comments

If you leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, your IP address, and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

IV. Media

If you upload images to the website (e.g., profile pictures), please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS). These files may be publicly accessible.

V. Contact Forms

If you use our contact form, we collect your email and message content. We retain messages for up to 6 months for customer service purposes. We do not use this data for marketing.

VI. Cookies and Tracking

We use essential cookies to support login sessions and basic site functionality. Additional cookies may be placed by:
• Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Payment providers (e.g., Stripe or Paddle)
• Content security plugins

When you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

Upon logging in, we set several cookies to save your login status and screen display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, while screen option cookies persist for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login session will remain active for two weeks. Logging out will remove the login-related cookies.

You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, though doing so may affect certain functionalities of the Site.

VII. Analytics

We use anonymized analytics to understand user behavior. These tools collect device data and usage trends.
For more information, refer to Google Analytics Privacy Policy.

VIII. Who We Share Data With

We may share necessary data with:
• Payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, Paddle)
• Cloud storage/CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare R2)
• Web analytics services

All third-party processors adhere to standard data protection regulations and contractual safeguards.

IX. Data Retention

Data TypeRetention Period
Purchase history10 years (for legal compliance)
Saved favorites/collectionsUntil account deletion
Contact form submissions6 months
Site usage analytics12 months (anonymized)

X. Your Rights

As a data subject, you may:
• Access your stored data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for marketing (if applicable)

To exercise your rights, contact us at service@zartify.com. EU residents may also lodge complaints with their local data protection authority.

XI. Data Transfers

Some data may be stored or processed outside the EU (e.g., via CDN or cloud storage). All data transfers comply with GDPR using SCCs (Standard Contractual Clauses) or equivalent safeguards.

XII. Data Security

We employ industry-standard security measures to help protect your personal information. These include:
• HTTPS encryption
• Secure password hashing
• Administrative access controls
• Server-level protections

While we take reasonable steps to secure your data, no system is completely immune to threats. We encourage you to protect your account credentials and use strong, unique passwords.

XIII. Data Breach Procedures

In the event of a suspected data breach, we will act promptly to assess the situation and take appropriate action. Where legally required, we will:
• Notify affected users without undue delay
• Report the incident to relevant supervisory authorities
• Investigate and address the cause of the breach as a priority

XIV. Third-Party Data Sources

We may receive data from:
• Payment processors (transaction IDs)
• Analytics providers (aggregate usage trends)
We do not buy or sell user data from/to external parties.

XV. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making that has legal or significant effects on users (e.g., credit scoring, service denial based solely on algorithmic profiling).

XVI. Industry-Specific Disclosure

Our services are compliant with digital commerce regulations and consumer protection laws, including GDPR (EU) and CCPA (California, if applicable).