Your Privacy Matters
Last updated: May 2026 · Ars Anima is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us.
1. Introduction
Welcome to Ars Anima — an online platform where artists share their work and art lovers discover new creativity. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, and how we handle it when you use our website.
By creating an account or browsing Ars Anima, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using the platform.
2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
Account Information
Your full name, username, email address, and encrypted password when you register.
Profile & Content
Profile picture, bio, artworks you upload, titles, descriptions, tags, and categories.
Activity Data
Likes, comments, saved artworks, and interactions you make on the platform.
Usage Data
Pages you visit, search queries, browser type, and device information for improving the experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
- Display your profile, artworks, and activity on the platform
- Send in-app notifications about likes, comments, and follows
- Allow other users to discover and interact with your work
- Improve platform features, fix bugs, and enhance performance
- Enforce our community guidelines and terms of service
- Respond to your support requests or inquiries
4. What Is Public vs. Private
| Data | Visibility |
|---|---|
| Published artworks | Public |
| Username & full name | Public |
| Profile picture & bio | Public |
| Likes & comments | Public |
| Email address | Private |
| Password | Private (encrypted) |
| Saved artworks list | Private |
5. Your Rights
You have full control over your personal data. You can:
- Edit your profile information, bio, and profile picture at any time
- Delete any artwork you have uploaded
- Delete your account and all associated data by contacting us
- Request a copy of your personal data
6. Data Security
We take security seriously. All passwords are stored using industry-standard hashing (ASP.NET Core Identity). Our platform runs over HTTPS to protect data in transit. Access to the database is restricted to authorized systems only.
While we do our best to protect your data, no system is 100% immune to risk. We encourage you to use a strong, unique password and to keep your account credentials private.
7. Cookies
Ars Anima uses essential cookies to maintain your login session and keep you authenticated across pages. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the platform or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of Ars Anima after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or want to request access to or deletion of your data, please reach out to us: