Privacy Policy of Art Auction Sites

At VelOpus, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the information you provide to us through our website and services. By using our website and services, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect:

   - Personal Information: We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment information when you register on our website, place bids, make purchases, or subscribe to our newsletter.

   - Transaction Information: We collect information related to your transactions, including the artworks you bid on or purchase, payment history, and shipping details.

   - Website Usage Information: We may collect non-personal information such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website using cookies and similar technologies.

How We Use Your Information:

   - Provide Services: We use your information to process transactions, fulfill orders, communicate with you, and provide customer support.

   - Personalization: We may use your information to personalize your experience on our website, recommend artworks, and send targeted marketing communications.

   - Improve Services: We analyze website usage data to improve our website functionality, user experience, and service offerings.

   - Legal Compliance: We may use your information to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our policies.

Information Sharing:

   - Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, and delivering products and services.

   - Business Partners: We may share your information with our business partners, such as artists, galleries, and shipping carriers, to facilitate transactions and provide additional services.

   - Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information in response to legal requests, court orders, or law enforcement inquiries, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Data Security:

   - We implement security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

   - We use industry-standard encryption technology to secure sensitive data transmitted over the internet.

   - Despite our efforts to secure your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Choices:

   - You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or contacting us.

   - You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Children's Privacy:

   - Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.

Changes to this Privacy Policy:

   - We reserve the right to update or revise this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the revised Privacy Policy on our website with the updated effective date.

Contact Us:

   - If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices.