Privacy Policy for VirtualArt
Last Updated: October 25, 2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy describes how VirtualArt (the “Site,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses your Personal Information when you visit, use our services, or make a purchase from our store. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our $\text{Web3}$ collectors and prioritize strict data minimization and security.
2. Information We Collect
Because we sell Virtual, Downloadable Art and support Web3 payments, we collect the minimum amount of data required to complete your order and deliver your high-resolution artwork.
A. Information You Provide (Mandatory for Purchase):
- Contact Information: Email Address. (Used exclusively for order delivery and customer service.)
B. Information Related to Payment (Crypto Transactions):
- Blockchain Transaction Details: The public transaction ID (TxID), the amount of cryptocurrency USDT paid, the time of payment, and the specific blockchain used BNB Smart Chain.
- Wallet Address: The public receiving wallet address is collected by our decentralized payment gateway (e.g., DePay) for transaction monitoring purposes. We do not collect or store your private keys.
- We DO NOT collect: First Name, Last Name, physical shipping addresses, phone numbers, credit card numbers, or postal codes, as all products are digital.
C. Automatically Collected Information:
- Usage Data: Information about how you access and use our Site (e.g., browser type, IP address, time zone, pages viewed).
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your Personal Information to:
- Fulfill Orders: Process your purchase and provide the automated download links for the high-resolution artwork.
- Communicate: Send you order confirmations, transaction receipts, and customer service responses.
- Improve the Site: Monitor and analyze usage to optimize our website and checkout experience.
- Compliance: Meet any legal or regulatory obligations related to digital commerce.
4. Disclosure of Personal Information
We may share your Personal Information with the following third parties:
- Payment Processors: Decentralized Payment Gateways (e.g., DePay) to monitor the blockchain and verify your USDT payment on the BNB Smart Chain. They only receive transaction data and your public wallet address.
- Service Providers: WooCommerce platform and hosting providers for site operation and maintenance.
- Legal/Regulatory: To comply with applicable laws and regulations, to respond to a subpoena, search warrant, or other lawful requests for information we receive.
5. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
As a customer in Europe or California, you may have the right to access, rectify, port, or erase your personal information. If you wish to exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
6. Contact Information
For more information about our privacy practices, if you have questions, or if you would like to make a complaint, please contact us by e-mail at:
chan.colly@gmail.com