ArtMento Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 15, 2026

ArtMento ("ArtMento", "we", "our", or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and share information when you use the ArtMento mobile application, website, and related services (collectively, the "Services").

This Privacy Policy applies to users located in the United States.

By using ArtMento, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information to provide and improve the Services.

1.1 Information You Provide

You may provide information directly to us when you:

• create an account
• upload artwork
• generate reference images
• interact with the AI mentor chatbot
• participate in community discussions
• contact support

This information may include:

• name or username
• email address
• profile information
• artwork you upload
• images generated from prompts
• comments and community posts
• messages or questions sent to the AI mentor
• feedback or support requests

1.2 Artwork and Creative Content

ArtMento allows users to create, upload, and store creative content including:

• artwork
• sketches
• paintings
• practice exercises
• reference images
• critiques and notes

This content may be:

• stored in your personal library
• shared publicly if you choose to post it in the community section

You retain ownership of your artwork (see Section 6).

1.3 Automatically Collected Information

When you use the Services, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

• device type
• operating system
• app version
• IP address
• usage activity within the app
• crash and diagnostic logs
• approximate geographic region

This information helps us:

• improve app performance
• understand usage patterns
• prevent fraud and abuse

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve ArtMento. This includes:

Providing the Service

• generating reference images
• answering questions through the AI mentor
• storing artwork and exercises
• enabling community sharing and comments

Improving the Product

• analyzing how users interact with the app
• improving AI responses
• improving exercise quality

Safety and Moderation

• preventing spam, harassment, or misuse
• moderating community content

Communication

• responding to support requests
• sending service-related notifications

3. AI Chatbot Interactions

ArtMento includes an AI mentor chatbot that answers art-related questions. Information you provide in chatbot conversations may be:

• processed by artificial intelligence systems
• stored to improve the quality and reliability of responses
• reviewed in limited cases to ensure system safety and performance

You should avoid sharing sensitive personal information in chatbot interactions.

4. Community Features

ArtMento allows users to:

• share artwork
• post comments
• interact with other users

When you choose to post content publicly, it may be visible to:

• other ArtMento users
• moderators
• the public if content is shared outside the platform

Please be mindful of what you share publicly.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We may work with trusted providers that help us operate the platform, including:

• cloud hosting providers
• analytics services
• AI processing services
• payment processors

These providers are required to protect your information.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to:

• comply with law or legal process
• enforce our terms of service
• protect the safety of users

6. Ownership of Artwork

You retain full ownership of artwork and creative content you upload or create in ArtMento. By sharing content within the ArtMento community, you grant ArtMento a limited license to:

• display your content within the platform
• operate community features
• promote the app (for example, featuring artwork within the app)

ArtMento does not claim ownership of your artwork.

7. Data Storage and Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information. These may include:

• secure cloud infrastructure
• encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• access controls
• monitoring for unauthorized access

However, no system can guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• provide the Services
• maintain your account
• comply with legal obligations

You may request deletion of your account and associated data (see Section 10).

9. Children's Privacy

ArtMento is not intended for children under 13 years old. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that such information has been collected, we will delete it.

10. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have the right to:

• access personal information we hold about you
• request correction of inaccurate data
• request deletion of personal information
• request a copy of your data

To submit a request, contact: admin@artmento.app

We will respond within a reasonable time as required by law.

11. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA). These may include the right to:

• know what personal information is collected
• request deletion of personal information
• opt out of the sale of personal information

ArtMento does not sell personal information.

12. Third-Party Services

ArtMento may use third-party tools or services including:

• cloud infrastructure providers
• AI processing services
• analytics providers

These providers operate under their own privacy policies.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. If changes are significant, we will notify users through:

• app notifications
• email
• updates posted within the app

The updated policy will include a revised effective date.

14. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

ArtMento Privacy Team
Email: admin@artmento.app