Privacy Policy

LAST UPDATED: DECEMBER 2024

Royalty's Urban Art Collective ("we," "us," or "our") 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 visit our website or submit inquiries through our platform.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit a VIP membership inquiry
• Contact us via email or other communication channels
• Attend our events or exhibitions

The personal information we collect may include:

• Contact Information: Full name, email address, phone number
• Communications: Any messages or correspondence you send to us
• Transaction Data: Records of your interactions with our services

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process and evaluate VIP membership applications
• To communicate with you regarding our events, exhibitions, and exclusive offerings
• To respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our legal rights
• To prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent to process your personal data for specific purposes
• Contract Performance: Processing is necessary for the performance of a contract with you
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your fundamental rights
• Legal Obligation: Processing is necessary to comply with applicable laws

4. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:

• For the duration of our business relationship with you
• As required by applicable laws and regulations
• For a period of up to seven (7) years after our last interaction for record-keeping purposes

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, subject to confidentiality agreements
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental authority
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten")
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal data
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email address provided below.

7. California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• The right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold
• The right to request deletion of personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Secure server infrastructure
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Regular security assessments and updates

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable laws.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Royalty's Urban Art Collective
Email: privacy@royaltys.com
New York, NY