Privacy Policy — artyFish

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2024

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Account information: email address, username, and password (hashed) when you register
  • OAuth information: Discord user ID, username, and email if you sign in with Discord
  • User content: text, images, and other content you post when claiming a mark
  • Usage data: pages visited, interactions, and device/browser information via analytics tools

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

  • Operate, maintain, and improve the Service
  • Associate your content with your account
  • Send transactional emails (e.g. password reset)
  • Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

ArtyFish LLC does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data only with:

  • Third-party service providers who assist in operating the platform (e.g. cloud hosting, analytics), under strict confidentiality obligations
  • Law enforcement or government authorities when required by applicable law or legal process
  • Successors in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, with notice to users

4. Anonymous Posting

You may claim a mark without creating an account. In that case, no personally identifiable information is stored in association with the content.

5. Data Retention

We retain account and content data for as long as your account remains active or as needed to provide the Service. You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us. Residual copies may persist in backups for a limited period.

6. Cookies & Tracking

artyFish uses essential session cookies to maintain login state. We may use analytics tools (e.g. Amplitude) to understand usage patterns. We do not use cookies for third-party advertising. You may disable cookies in your browser, but some features of the Service may not function correctly.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. You use the Service at your own risk.

8. Children's Privacy

The Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that a child has provided personal information, we will delete it promptly.

9. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated date. Your continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance.

11. Contact

Questions or requests regarding your privacy? Contact us at help@artyfish.io