Privacy Policy

Introduction

CURATEO ("we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the CURATEO platform.

Please read this privacy policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access CURATEO.

Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of CURATEO, including:

Personal Information

• Email address (for waitlist registration and account creation)
• Name (for profile creation)
• User type (Artist or Exhibitor)
• Profile information (artwork portfolio for artists, space details for exhibitors)
• Communication preferences

Usage Information

• How you access and use CURATEO
• Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• Log information (access times, pages viewed)

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the CURATEO platform
• Match artists with exhibition opportunities
• Process waitlist registrations and notify users of launch updates
• Send technical notices and support messages
• Respond to comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraud
• Communicate about new features, artists, or exhibition opportunities

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Other Users

When you use CURATEO to connect with artists or exhibitors, certain profile information will be shared to facilitate matching and communication.

With Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Google Analytics (usage analytics)
• Email service providers (for notifications)
• Cloud hosting providers

For Legal Reasons

We may disclose information where we believe it is necessary to:

• Comply with legal obligations
• Protect our rights and interests
• Prevent fraud or security issues
• Respond to user requests

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

Data Retention

We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide CURATEO and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. For waitlist registrations, we retain your email until you unsubscribe or the platform launches and your data is migrated to a full account.

Retention periods vary based on the type of data:

• Account data: Duration of account plus 2 years
• Transaction records: 5 years (for legal compliance)
• Usage logs: 1 year

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
• Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing
• Portability: Request transfer of your data
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@curateo.net

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use CURATEO.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential cookies: Required for basic functionality
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors use CURATEO
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

Children's Privacy

CURATEO is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

For users in Japan, we comply with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information (APPI).

Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

You are advised to review this privacy policy periodically for any changes.