Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
1. Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when you create an account, fill out your artist profile, participate in voting events, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, photographs, professional information, and payment details. We also collect information automatically, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and usage patterns through cookies and similar technologies.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to: provide, maintain, and improve our services; create and manage your account; display your public artist profile; process votes and event registrations; send you notifications and updates; respond to your inquiries; personalize your experience; analyze usage trends and improve platform performance; process payments for events and services; and comply with legal obligations.
3. Artist Profile Data
When you create an artist profile, certain information is displayed publicly including your name, profession, profile photo, portfolio items, and professional history. You can control what additional information is visible through your privacy settings. Verified artists have additional visibility features.
4. Voting & Event Data
When you participate in voting events, we collect your vote choices and verify your identity to prevent fraud. Vote data is aggregated and individual votes are kept confidential. Event registration data is shared with event organizers as necessary to facilitate the event.
5. Information Sharing
Your public profile information (name, profession, portfolio) is visible to all visitors. We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share data with service providers who help operate the platform, event organizers for events you register for, and law enforcement when legally required.
6. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including encryption, secure servers, and access controls to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We regularly review and update our security practices.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. If you delete your account, we will remove your personal data within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate business purposes such as fraud prevention.
8. Children's Privacy
ArtistNepal is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take steps to delete it.
9. Your Rights
You have the right to access, update, correct, or delete your personal information at any time through your account settings. You may also request a copy of your data, restrict processing, or withdraw consent. Contact us at info@artistnepal.com for any data-related requests.
10. Changes & Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification. If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@artistnepal.com.