Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 30, 2026
1. Introduction
The Glass Archives ("we," "us," or "our") operates glassarchives.com (the "Platform"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or use our Platform. By accessing or using The Glass Archives, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
When you create an account, submit content, or interact with the Platform, we may collect:
- Name, username, and email address
- Profile photo and biography
- Artist or collector credentials and verification documents
- Content you submit: pieces, images, videos, forum posts, and marketplace listings
- Messages sent through our internal messaging system
- Event submissions and RSVPs
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you use the Platform, we automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs. We use this information to operate, maintain, and improve the Platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain the Platform
- Verify artist and collector identities
- Facilitate marketplace transactions and communications between users
- Send you notifications about activity relevant to your account
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests
- Monitor and analyze usage patterns to improve the Platform
- Detect, investigate, and prevent fraudulent or illegal activity
- Comply with legal obligations
4. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:
- With your consent: When you choose to make your profile, pieces, or collections public.
- Service providers: We work with trusted third-party vendors (cloud storage, analytics, authentication) who process data on our behalf under strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, subpoena, or other legal process, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect rights, property, or safety.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us at [email protected]. Certain information may be retained for legal compliance, dispute resolution, or enforcement of our agreements.
6. Cookies and Tracking
We use session cookies to maintain your authenticated state on the Platform. These cookies are strictly necessary for the Platform to function and are not used for advertising. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or cross-site tracking technologies.
7. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures including HTTPS encryption, HTTP security headers, rate limiting, and secure session management to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Object to or restrict processing of your information
- Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
9. Children's Privacy
The Glass Archives is not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that a minor has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or a prominent notice on the Platform. Your continued use of the Platform after changes become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
