Last Updated: June 30, 2026
Who we are
Welcome to artisansstreet (accessible from artisansstreet.com). We deeply value the trust you place in us and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, register an account, or interact with our directory services.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information to provide a better experience for everyone using our platform. The types of data we collect depend on how you interact with us.
A. Information You Provide Voluntarily
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Account Information: When you register as a visitor or an artisan, we collect your name, email address, password, and contact details.
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Artisan Profile & Listing Data: If you list a business or craft on our directory, we collect the public information you provide, including business name, description, location/address, phone number, website links, social media handles, and images.
- Communications: If you contact us directly or use our on-site messaging tools to contact an artisan, we collect the content of those messages and your contact info.
B. Information Collected Automatically
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Log and Usage Data: Our servers automatically log details when you access artisansstreet, such as your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
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Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain your session, remember your preferences, and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
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To Operate the Directory: To create, maintain, and display artisan listings, and to power our search and filter functionality.
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To Improve Our Services: To understand how users interact with artisansstreet, diagnose technical issues, and optimize our platform layout and performance.
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To Communicate With You: To send you account-related notifications, updates, security alerts, and administrative messages.
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To Ensure Security: To monitor for and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and spam, keeping our community safe.
3. How Your Information is Shared
We do not sell your personal data. However, your data is shared in the following specific contexts:
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Public Listings: Any information an artisan includes in their business profile or listing grid is public and visible to all visitors of the site.
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Third-Party Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted third-party vendors who help us run our website (e.g., hosting providers, database management services, and analytics tools like Google Analytics).
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Legal Obligations: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, please remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.
5. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access and Correction: The right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies. You can update most of this directly through your account dashboard.
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Deletion: The right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain legal exceptions.
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Data Portability: The right to request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Third-Party Links
Our directory contains links to external websites, including the independent storefronts, social media channels, and websites of listed artisans. We do not operate these external sites and are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any major changes by updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
8. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us at:
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Email: support@artisansstreet.com
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Website Contact Form: https://artisansstreet.com/contact/
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