Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 2026

Standardized Definitions

Artist

A participating independent creative professional accepted into Lit Artist Collective.

Applicant

An individual who has submitted an application but has not yet been accepted.

Artwork

Any original visual artwork submitted by an Artist, including paintings, drawings, illustrations, sculptures, mixed media, digital artwork, photography, prints, or similar creative works.

Creator Content

Original videos, photographs, interviews, behind-the-scenes recordings, studio footage, voice recordings, timelapses, thumbnails, reels, shorts, promotional media, or related content submitted by an Artist.

Collector

A person or entity browsing, purchasing, commissioning, or otherwise inquiring about Artwork directly from an Artist.

Website

The Lit Artist Collective website and all associated pages, applications, services, and digital properties.

Platform

Lit Artist Collective as an organization, including its Website, creator program, promotional initiatives, social media channels, educational resources, and related services.

Shop Gallery

The online gallery maintained by Lit Artist Collective that showcases Artwork submitted by participating Artists.

Lit Artist Collective ("Lit Artist Collective," "we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website ("Website").

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we may share it, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide as well as certain information collected automatically through your use of the Website.

Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with the Website, you may provide:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Telephone number

  • City, state, or country

  • Portfolio or website links

  • Social media usernames

  • Artist biography

  • Artwork information

  • Application materials

  • Messages submitted through contact forms

  • Files, images, videos, or other content uploaded during the application process

Providing this information is voluntary; however, certain Website features may not function properly without it.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:

  • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of your visit

  • Referring website

  • General geographic region

  • Website usage statistics

This information is generally collected through cookies, analytics services, and similar technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Review artist applications.

  • Communicate with artists and Website visitors.

  • Respond to questions and support requests.

  • Display artist profiles and artwork with permission.

  • Operate and improve the Website.

  • Analyze Website performance and visitor engagement.

  • Maintain Website security.

  • Detect fraud or misuse.

  • Send updates, newsletters, or announcements when you have chosen to receive them.

  • Comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Artist Information

If you are accepted as a participating Artist, information you choose to make public may be displayed on your Artist profile, including:

  • Artist name

  • Biography

  • Portfolio images

  • Artwork listings

  • Social media links

  • Website links

  • Contact information that you choose to publish

You remain responsible for the accuracy of information you provide for public display.

4. Cookies & Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Remember user preferences.

  • Improve Website functionality.

  • Analyze visitor behavior.

  • Measure Website performance.

  • Maintain security.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, certain Website features may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Analytics

We may use third-party analytics providers, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors use the Website.

Analytics providers may collect information such as:

  • Device information

  • Browser information

  • Pages viewed

  • Time spent on pages

  • Referral sources

  • General location data

This information is used solely to improve the Website and user experience.

6. Third-Party Services

The Website may integrate with or link to third-party services, including but not limited to:

  • Squarespace

  • Google Workspace

  • Google Analytics

  • YouTube

  • Instagram

  • Facebook

  • TikTok

  • Other social media platforms

These services maintain their own privacy policies, and Lit Artist Collective is not responsible for their privacy practices or content.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you choose to use.

7. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information.

We may share information only when reasonably necessary to:

  • Operate the Website.

  • Provide requested services.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

  • Protect our legal rights.

  • Prevent fraud or abuse.

  • Respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities.

If Lit Artist Collective undergoes a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

No method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

  • Operate the Website.

  • Evaluate artist applications.

  • Maintain artist profiles.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

  • Resolve disputes.

  • Enforce our agreements.

Information that is no longer required may be securely deleted or anonymized.

10. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that such information has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

11. Your Privacy Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information.

  • Request correction of inaccurate information.

  • Request deletion of your personal information.

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based upon consent.

  • Request that certain public profile information be removed.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

12. International Visitors

If you access the Website from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, processed, and stored in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your jurisdiction.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any updates become effective immediately upon publication on the Website unless otherwise stated.

Your continued use of the Website following the publication of any revisions constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

14. Your Choices

You may choose not to provide certain personal information; however, doing so may limit your ability to access certain features of the Website, submit an Artist application, or communicate with Lit Artist Collective.

If you no longer wish to receive promotional emails or newsletters from us, you may unsubscribe at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in those communications or by contacting us directly.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" ("DNT") setting that allows users to signal a preference regarding online tracking.

Because there is currently no universally accepted standard governing DNT signals, the Website does not respond differently based solely on whether such a signal has been received.

16. Business Transfers

In the event Lit Artist Collective undergoes a merger, acquisition, reorganization, financing, sale of assets, or other business transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

17. Changes to Our Business

As Lit Artist Collective continues to grow, we may introduce additional services, artist programs, educational resources, promotional opportunities, or features.

If those changes materially affect how personal information is collected or used, this Privacy Policy will be updated accordingly.

18. Data Accuracy

You are responsible for ensuring that the personal information you provide to Lit Artist Collective remains accurate and current.

If any information becomes outdated or inaccurate, you should notify us so we may update our records where appropriate.

19. Security Disclaimer

Although Lit Artist Collective implements commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect personal information, no website, server, electronic transmission, or method of digital storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Accordingly, users acknowledge that transmission of information over the Internet is undertaken at their own risk.

20. Contact Us

Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or requests concerning your personal information may be directed to:

Lit Artist Collective

Email: support@litartistcollective.com

Website: www.litartistcollective.com