Privacy Policy
MARET ANNE SARA PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: Nov 9, 2025
This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how Maret Anne Sara (“Maret Anne Sara” or “we” or “our” or “us”) collects, stores, shares, and uses information, and your choices about privacy when you use our website, products, and services (collectively, “Services”). Your privacy is important to us, and we ask that you read this Policy carefully to be informed about our practices.
This Policy is part of our General Terms and Conditions of Sale (“Terms and Conditions”). Any capitalized terms that are used but not defined in this Policy have the same meaning given to them in our Terms and Conditions. By accessing or using our Services in any way, you agree that your information may be collected, stored, shared, and used as described in this Policy and our Terms and Conditions.
By using our Services, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your Personal Information as outlined in this Policy. You may withdraw consent at any time in writing; however, such withdrawal does not negate our right to process your data prior to your withdrawal.
WHEN THIS PRIVACY POLICY APPLIES
This Policy applies to all of our Services, regardless of how you use them, and whether or not you register for a Maret Anne Sara account. This Policy applies to how we collect, store, share, and use information. It does not apply to any entity that we do not own or control, or to any person that we do not employ or manage. If, during the course of using our Services, you are directed to a third-party site, you understand and agree that the policies of the third-party site govern. Any third-party with whom we share Personal Information is expected to provide the same or equal protection of Personal Information as stated in this Policy.
TYPES OF INFORMATION WE PROCESS
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you provide (such as name, email address, home address, phone number) or otherwise make available to us when you access or use our Services, including when you:
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fill in any forms on our Services, such as when you register for a Maret Anne Sara account or update your account or profile information;
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access or use our Services, such as viewing artwork or other items, following artists, galleries, institutions, or Users, placing bids or performing transactions, or communicating with other Users;
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link your Maret Anne Sara account to another social media service; or
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communicate with us.
Information Collected Automatically
We may automatically collect information about how you use our Services, including: browser, operating system, device identifiers, IP address, geo-location, access times, referring pages, pages viewed, time spent, clickstream data, and search terms.
Information from Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may collect information using cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to operate, improve, and customize our Services and marketing. Some Services require cookies to function.
Information from Other Users
Users may provide information about you when interacting with you. If User Content includes information about you, we receive that information.
Information from Other Sources
We may receive information from third-party partners, providers, credit bureaus, demographic databases, or publicly available sources.
Information from Mobile Use
When using our Services from a mobile device, we may obtain information about your device and location.
HOW WE USE THE INFORMATION WE COLLECT AND THE REASONS FOR DOING SO
We use information to operate, improve, protect, and customize our Services, including:
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to provide and improve our Services (legitimate business purpose; contract performance);
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to provide customer support;
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to facilitate communications or transactions;
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to display customized content and ads (with consent where required);
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to detect and prevent fraud or security issues;
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to contact you regarding your account, updates, or marketing (with consent, where required);
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to facilitate contests or promotions;
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to comply with legal obligations;
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for purposes disclosed when information is collected.
COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
Registered Users may control their communication preferences in their account settings. If you do not want to receive marketing emails, you may unsubscribe via the link in the email, update your settings, or email privacy@maretannesara.com. Some essential communications cannot be opted out of.
ACCOUNTS AND USER PROFILES
Registration, Access and Records
To register for a Maret Anne Sara account, you must provide your full name and valid email address. You may update or delete certain information in your profile settings. To cancel your account, use the tools in your account settings. For questions, email privacy@maretannesara.com.
Profile and Account Information
Certain information may be visible to other Users. You may control visibility through your settings. For more information, contact privacy@maretannesara.com.
Data Retention
We retain data while your account is active, to meet legal obligations, and to defend against legal claims. You may request deletion or return of your information by emailing privacy@maretannesara.com.
FAVORITES AND FOLLOWS
If you “favorite” or “follow” artists, galleries, or categories, we may send related communications. You may unsubscribe or update your settings. Contact privacy@maretannesara.com for assistance.
USER CONTENT
When you post User Content, any information in it becomes public. You are responsible for having the rights to share any information included in your User Content.
USER COMMUNICATIONS
We may enable you to communicate with other Users, including sellers. When doing so, they may receive your name, email, and other relevant information.
WITH WHOM DO WE SHARE PERSONAL INFORMATION?
Service Providers
We may share Personal Information with third-party providers who support our Services (identity verification, order fulfillment, hosting, analytics, ads, customer support, etc.). We do not sell Personal Information.
Payment Processing
Third-party providers such as Stripe process payment information. By using our Services, you authorize them to handle your financial data according to their terms.
Business Transfers
If we undergo a merger or sale, your Personal Information may be transferred. We will notify you at the most recent email on file.
Legal Purposes
We may disclose information to comply with law, enforce policies, prevent fraud, protect rights, or prevent physical harm.
AGGREGATED AND NON-PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may aggregate or anonymize Personal Information and use it for any legitimate business purpose.
PAYMENT INFORMATION
Payment details are processed by third-party processors. We receive limited information such as method, status, transaction ID, or last four digits of your card number.
OTHER WEBSITES AND SERVICES
Third-party websites linked from our Services have their own privacy practices. We encourage reviewing their policies.
INTERNATIONAL PROCESSING
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries with different data protection laws, including the United States.
CHILDREN’S INFORMATION
Our Services are not directed to children under 16. If you believe we have collected such information, contact us.
SECURITY
Accounts are password-protected. Use a strong password and notify us of unauthorized use. We cannot guarantee the security of electronic transmissions.
STATUTORY REQUESTS
You may request access to or correction of your Personal Information by contacting privacy@maretannesara.com. Fees may apply where lawful.
EU-U.S. DATA PRIVACY FRAMEWORK
If applicable, we adhere to the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework principles. In the event of conflict, the Framework governs.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Disputes relating to this Policy are governed by our Terms and Conditions.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Policy at any time. Changes become effective when posted. Continued use of our Services constitutes acceptance of changes.
COOKIE POLICY
We use cookies to operate and customize our Services.
To opt out of marketing emails, contact privacy@maretannesara.com.
CONTACTING MARET ANNE SARA
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: privacy@maretannesara.com