Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 9, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how BK Digital Artscape ("Company," "we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, stores, shares, and protects your information when you access or use:

• The Arts Platform
• The LifeCue Studio
• The Heritage Gateway
• The Global Mall
• The Marketplace
• The Digital Hub
• The Podcast Platform
• Any related services, features, or tools

By using our services, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

A. Information You Provide
We collect information you voluntarily submit, including:
• Account information (name, email, password)
• Profile details (bio, photo, location)
• Uploaded content (artwork, stories, heritage entries, products, services, media files)
• Payment and transaction details
• Communications with us
• Form submissions (applications, uploads, support requests)

B. Information Collected Automatically
We automatically collect:
• Device information
• IP address
• Browser type
• Usage data
• Cookies and tracking data
• Log files
• Analytics data

C. Information from Third Parties
We may receive information from:
• Payment processors
• Identity verification services
• Analytics providers
• Advertising partners

2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide and operate our services
• Create and manage your account
• Process payments and transactions
• Display your uploaded content
• Personalize your experience
• Improve platform performance
• Communicate with you
• Enforce our policies
• Protect against fraud or misuse
• Comply with legal obligations

3. How We Share Information
We may share information with:
• Service providers (hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Business partners
• Other users (when you publish content)
• Law enforcement (when required)
• Affiliates and subsidiaries
• Contractors and vendors

We do not sell personal information.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use:
• Cookies
• Web beacons
• Pixels
• Session tracking
• Analytics tools

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

5. User-Generated Content
When you upload content (artwork, stories, heritage entries, products, services, media files), you understand that:
• Your content may be publicly visible
• Your profile information may appear with your content
• You grant us permission to display, host, and process your content

You retain ownership of your content.

6. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to:
• Provide services
• Maintain records
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce agreements

You may request deletion at any time.

7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
• Access your data
• Correct your data
• Delete your data
• Restrict processing
• Opt out of targeted advertising
• Request a copy of your data
• Withdraw consent

We will respond to all valid requests.

8. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

9. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including:
• Encryption
• Access controls
• Monitoring
• Secure hosting

No system is 100% secure, but we take reasonable measures to protect your data.

10. International Users
If you access our services from outside the United States:
• Your data may be transferred to and processed in the U.S.
• By using our services, you consent to this transfer

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The "Last Updated" date will reflect the most recent revision.

12. Contact Us
For questions or requests:
BK Digital Artscape
Email: support@bkdigitalartscape.com
Website: www.bkdigitalartscape.com