Privacy Policy

This is a courtesy translation of the German privacy policy. The German version is legally binding.

1. Controller

The controller responsible under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the processing of personal data on the theartwallet.com platform is:

Email: hello@studierenden-kunstmarkt.de
Phone: +49 15734390602
Managing director: Erich Reich
Commercial register: Amtsgericht Leipzig
Registration number: HRB 42194
VAT ID: DE365486406

2. What data we collect

2.1 When visiting the website

When you access our website, the following data is automatically recorded by the server (so-called server log files):

• IP address of the requesting device (anonymised)
• Date and time of access
• Name and URL of the file accessed
• Referrer URL (the page previously visited)
• Browser and operating system used

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in the technical provision of the website). Storage period: max. 7 days.

2.2 Registration and account use

When you create an account with theartwallet, we collect:

• Email address
• Self-chosen password (stored encrypted)
• Optional profile information (e.g. name, profile picture)
• Artworks and collection data you record
• Technical usage data (e.g. login times, device)

Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR (performance of a contract).

2.3 Payment processing (paid plans)

For paid subscriptions, payment data is processed via external payment service providers. We do not store full payment data (e.g. credit card numbers). Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR.

2.4 Newsletter

When you sign up for the newsletter, we collect your email address and the date of registration. Consent may be withdrawn at any time. Legal basis: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent).

3. Disclaimer — valuations and market data

IMPORTANT NOTE: The valuations, Kunstfaktor (KF) figures, artist scores and value developments displayed on theartwallet expressly do not constitute investment advice, a purchase recommendation or a binding valuation.

All valuations are based on statistical models and historical sales data of the German art market. They are provided for informational and guidance purposes only. We accept no liability for:

• Purchasing decisions made on the basis of the displayed valuations
• Differences between displayed value and actually achievable market price
• Loss of value of artworks in the collection
• Errors, omissions or delays in the market data displayed
• Losses arising from reliance on the accuracy of the valuations

The art market is subject to substantial fluctuations. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future developments. theartwallet is an information and management tool, not a financial service provider.

4. Disclaimer — technical availability

We strive for a high availability of the platform, but accept no guarantee for:

• Interruptions or outages of the service
• Data loss due to technical errors
• Damage from unauthorised third-party access to our systems
• Contents of external websites we link to

Liability for slight negligence is excluded to the extent permitted by law. This does not apply to damages resulting from injury to life, body or health, nor to intentional or grossly negligent breaches of duty.

5. Cookies and tracking

We use technically necessary cookies to operate the platform (e.g. session management, login status). These cookies do not require consent.

For analytics or marketing purposes, we use cookies only with your explicit consent. You can withdraw your consent at any time via our cookie settings.

Legal basis for necessary cookies: Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. For optional cookies: Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

6. Sharing data with third parties

We do not share your personal data with third parties without your consent, except:

• to data processors who support us in providing the platform (e.g. hosting providers, payment service providers) — under Art. 28 GDPR
• where we are legally obliged (e.g. by official order)
• to enforce our terms or assert legal claims

Transfer to third countries outside the EU/EEA only takes place if an adequate level of data protection is guaranteed (e.g. EU standard contractual clauses).

7. Storage period

We only store personal data for as long as is necessary for the respective purpose or as required by statutory retention obligations. After cancellation of your account, your data will be deleted within 30 days, unless longer statutory retention periods apply (e.g. 10 years for tax-relevant data under German Commercial / Tax Code).

8. Your rights as a data subject

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights against us:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR): you may request information about the data stored about you at any time.
• Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): you have the right to correction of inaccurate data.
• Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): you may request deletion of your data, provided no retention obligations stand in the way.
• Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): you may have the processing of your data restricted.
• Data portability (Art. 20 GDPR): you have the right to receive your data in a common format.
• Objection (Art. 21 GDPR): you may object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests.
• Withdrawal of consent (Art. 7 (3) GDPR): you may withdraw consent given at any time with effect for the future.

To exercise your rights, please contact: hello@studierenden-kunstmarkt.de

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. Responsible is the Saxon Data Protection Commissioner, Dr. Juliane Hundert, Devrientstraße 5, 01067 Dresden, Germany.

9. Data security

We use technical and organisational security measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, loss or manipulation. Data transmission is encrypted via SSL/TLS. However, absolute security cannot be guaranteed for data transmission over the Internet.

10. Changes to this privacy policy

We reserve the right to adapt this privacy policy if legal requirements change or if we offer new services. The current version is always available at https://theartwallet.com/en/datenschutz. We will inform you of substantial changes by email.

11. Contact

For questions about data protection or to exercise your rights:

Email: hello@studierenden-kunstmarkt.de
Phone: +49 15734390602
Mail: Studierenden-Kunstmarkt GmbH, Turnerstraße 5, 04103 Leipzig, Germany