Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy ("Policy") governs the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by Hasret Özkan ("we," "us," or "our") in connection with the Artify mobile application ("App" or "Service"). The App is provided as a Freemium service and is intended for use as-is.

By accessing or using our Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not access or use the Service.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal information with transparency and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. The personal information we collect is used solely for providing, maintaining, and improving the Service. We will not sell, rent, or share your information with third parties except as expressly described in this Privacy Policy.

Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meanings ascribed to them in our Terms and Conditions, which are accessible within the Artify application.

Information Collection and Use

To enhance your experience while using our Service, we may request certain personally identifiable information from you. We want to be transparent about the types of information we may collect:

• Device Information: Technical data about your device, including device model, operating system version, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the App, including features accessed, time spent on various sections, and user preferences.
• Account Information: If you create an account, we may collect your email address and profile information you choose to provide.

Please note that certain information may be retained locally on your device and is not transmitted to our servers. We employ industry-standard security measures to protect any data that is collected.

Log Data

In the event of an error or malfunction within the App, we automatically collect certain diagnostic information ("Log Data") through third-party analytics services. This Log Data may include:

• Your device's Internet Protocol ("IP") address
• Device name and model
• Operating system type and version
• App configuration at the time of the error
• Date and time stamps of your use of the Service
• Other diagnostic and statistical data

This information is collected solely for the purpose of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving technical issues to improve the reliability and performance of our Service.

Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small data files that are commonly used as anonymous unique identifiers. These files may be sent to your browser from websites you visit and stored on your device's internal memory.

While the Artify App does not explicitly use cookies, certain third-party code, libraries, and SDKs integrated within the App may utilize cookies or similar tracking technologies to collect information and enhance their services.

You may configure your device settings to accept or reject cookies and to notify you when a cookie is being transmitted. Please be advised that refusing cookies may limit your ability to access certain features or functionality of the Service.

Service Providers

We may engage third-party companies and individuals ("Service Providers") for the following purposes:

• To facilitate and operate the Service on our behalf;
• To perform Service-related functions and maintenance;
• To analyze usage patterns and improve user experience;
• To provide customer support and technical assistance.

These Service Providers may have access to your personal information solely to perform specific tasks on our behalf. They are contractually obligated to maintain the confidentiality of such information and are prohibited from using or disclosing it for any purpose other than those specified in their agreements with us.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

Security Measures

We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction of your data. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and audits
• Access controls and authentication mechanisms
• Secure coding practices and vulnerability management

However, please be aware that no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:

• Right of Access: The right to request copies of your personal data held by us.
• Right to Rectification: The right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to Erasure: The right to request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Right to Restrict Processing: The right to request limitation of processing of your personal data.
• Right to Data Portability: The right to request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Right to Object: The right to object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

Links to Third-Party Websites

The Service may contain hyperlinks to third-party websites or services that are not owned or controlled by us. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites or services. We strongly recommend that you review the privacy policy of every website you visit. Your access to and use of such third-party websites is solely at your own risk.

Children's Privacy

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ from those of your jurisdiction. By using the Service, you consent to such transfers. We will take all steps reasonably necessary to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Modifications to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time and without prior notice. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised Policy within the App or on our website. We encourage you to periodically review this page for the latest information on our privacy practices.

Your continued use of the Service following the posting of any changes to this Privacy Policy constitutes your acceptance of such changes.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 30, 2024.