Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 3, 2026Operating Entity: Saint Petersburg | Art Collective, LLCPlatform:https://www.saintpetersburg.org/Primary Privacy Inquiry: dustin@saintpetersburg.org
1. Our Core Privacy Philosophy
At SaintPetersburg.org, we believe your digital privacy is an absolute right. As a Florida Social Purpose Corporation (SPC), our legally binding corporate mandate prioritizes the protection of working creators and the privacy of art collectors over corporate profit maximization.We do not sell your data.We do not buy or utilize invasive tracking pixels.We do not allow data brokers, artificial intelligence scraping engines, or corporate aggregators to harvest your information.This policy outlines exactly what minimal data we collect, why we collect it, and the ironclad measures we take to protect it.
2. Information We Collect and How We Use It
We only collect the absolute minimum amount of information required to provide our directory and marketplace services.
A. For Public Users & Art Collectors
Voluntary Communication Data: If you use our secure contact portals to connect directly with an artist, studio, or gallery, we process the information you provide (such as your name, email address, and message). If the transaction occurs peer-to-peer, your data goes directly to the creator; we do not retain or log these communications for marketing purposes.Hosted Shop Transaction Data: If you purchase artwork directly through the SaintPetersburg.org hosted online shop, we collect the necessary billing and shipping details required to fulfill your order.Payment Processing: All financial transactions are processed securely through tier-one, PCI-compliant third-party processors (e.g., Stripe). SaintPetersburg.org never stores, sees, or retains your credit card numbers or raw financial credentials.
B. For Artists, Studios, and Galleries (Members)
Profile Infrastructure Data: To build your museum-grade editorial showcase, we collect your biographical narratives, professional contact information, studio addresses, social media links, and high-resolution imagery. This data is displayed publicly to fulfill the platform's core directory purpose.Account & Subscription Management: We collect business details and transactional histories strictly to manage your annual or monthly platform membership.
3. Zero-Targeting & Cookies Policy
We have intentionally designed our digital architecture to be clean and non-intrusive.No Third-Party Advertising Cookies: We do not allow behavioral tracking or targeted advertising networks on our platform. The site is 100% ad-free.Essential Cookies Only: We use minimal, functional session cookies strictly to keep the platform operational (e.g., remembering items in a shopping cart, maintaining a secure login session for members). These cookies do not track your activity across the wider web.
4. No Data Sharing or Monetization
We do not sell, rent, trade, or lease any user data to third parties, full stop.The only circumstances under which data is shared are:Directly Requested Routing: When a collector explicitly fills out a form to contact an artist or gallery, that data is routed directly to the requested creator.Service Providers: We share necessary data with trusted, secure infrastructure partners who help us run our website and process payments (such as our web host and payment gateway). These providers are legally bound to protect your data and are strictly prohibited from using it for any other purpose.Legal Compliance: We will only disclose personal data if strictly required by a binding court order, valid subpoena, or applicable state/federal law.
5. Legally Binding Protections (CCPA/CPRA, GDPR, and Florida Law)
Regardless of your geographic location, SaintPetersburg.org extends elite data privacy rights to all users. In accordance with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Florida Digital Bill of Rights, you maintain the following absolute rights:The Right to Know/Access: You have the right to request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.The Right to Deletion ("Right to be Forgotten"): You have the right to request that we permanently delete your personal information and account history from our databases.The Right to Opt-Out: Because we do not sell data or engage in targeted advertising, you are automatically opted out of all corporate data-monetization schemes by default.To exercise any of these rights, simply contact our privacy officer at the address listed below. We will fulfill verified requests within 30 days free of charge.
6. Data Security & Retention
We employ commercial-grade, modern cryptographic protocols (SSL/TLS encryption) to protect all data in transit. We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the operational purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with statutory financial accounting laws.
7. Modifications to This Policy
Because we are committed to an unshakeable foundation of privacy, any future updates to this policy will only be made to strengthen consumer protections or comply with evolving legal frameworks. If material changes are made, we will notify our registered members via email and post a prominent notice on the homepage of SaintPetersburg.org.
8. Contact Our Privacy Officer
If you have any questions, concerns, or wish to execute your legal rights regarding data deletion or access, please contact us directly:Saint Petersburg | Art Collective, LLC
Attn: Privacy & Data Security Operations
Email:dustin@saintpetersburg.org
Corporate Registry: Saint Petersburg | Art Collective, LLC