Privacy Policy

Effective Date: [June 30, 2026]
Last Updated: [June 30, 2026]

This Privacy Policy applies to iranartistrelief.org, the website for Continuum: Artist Relief for Iran, an initiative operated by Duran Art Projects Inc. (“DAP”, “we”, “our”, or “us”).

Duran Art Projects Inc. is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of every visitor, collector, artist, gallery, partner, and supporter who interacts with Continuum. We collect only the information reasonably necessary to operate the website, respond to inquiries, process artwork purchases, coordinate shipping, communicate with users, and comply with applicable legal obligations.

By using this website, submitting information through the website, or purchasing an artwork, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • name;
  • email address;
  • telephone number;
  • billing address;
  • shipping address;
  • country of residence;
  • artwork inquiry details;
  • purchase history;
  • payment-related information;
  • communications with DAP;
  • newsletter or mailing list preferences; and
  • any other information you choose to provide.

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit the website, including:

  • IP address;
  • browser type;
  • device type;
  • operating system;
  • pages visited;
  • time spent on the website;
  • referring website;
  • approximate location data; and
  • cookie or analytics data.

2. How We Collect Information

We may collect information when you:

  • visit iranartistrelief.org;
  • submit an inquiry form;
  • purchase or reserve an artwork;
  • subscribe to updates or newsletters;
  • contact us by email or through the website;
  • communicate with DAP regarding shipping, payment, or artwork availability;
  • interact with website cookies, analytics tools, or similar technologies.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use personal information for purposes including:

  • responding to inquiries;
  • processing artwork purchases;
  • confirming artwork availability;
  • coordinating payment and order records;
  • arranging shipping and delivery;
  • communicating with collectors, artists, galleries, and partners;
  • providing customer support;
  • sending updates where consent has been provided;
  • improving the website and user experience;
  • preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized transactions;
  • complying with legal, regulatory, tax, accounting, sanctions, customs, or compliance obligations;
  • protecting the rights, property, and safety of DAP, users, artists, partners, and the public.

4. Payment Information

Payment information is collected only to the extent necessary to complete or verify a transaction.

Payments may be processed through DAP’s banking partners, financial institutions, or trusted third-party payment service providers. DAP does not store complete payment card information on its own servers.

Where payment is made by bank transfer, wire transfer, local bank transfer, or other approved method, DAP may retain transaction records as required for accounting, tax, legal, compliance, and audit purposes.

5. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve performance, understand visitor activity, and enhance the user experience.

Cookies may include:

  • essential cookies required for the website to function;
  • analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use the website;
  • preference cookies that remember user choices;
  • marketing or communication-related cookies, where applicable.

Users may adjust cookie preferences through their browser settings or through any cookie consent tools made available on the website.

Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Service Providers

DAP may share limited personal information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us with:

  • website hosting;
  • website maintenance;
  • payment processing;
  • banking and financial services;
  • shipping and logistics;
  • email communications;
  • analytics;
  • fraud prevention;
  • accounting, legal, tax, or compliance services.

These service providers are authorized to use personal information only as necessary to provide services to DAP or as required by law.

7. International Transfers

Because DAP works with artists, collectors, galleries, partners, and service providers in multiple countries, personal information may be stored, processed, or transferred outside your country of residence, including to Canada, the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, or other jurisdictions.

Where personal information is transferred internationally, DAP takes reasonable steps to ensure that it is handled securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable privacy laws.

8. Legal and Compliance Disclosures

DAP may disclose personal information where necessary to:

  • comply with applicable laws, regulations, court orders, or legal processes;
  • respond to lawful requests from public authorities;
  • comply with tax, accounting, customs, sanctions, anti-money laundering, or other compliance obligations;
  • investigate suspected fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity;
  • protect the rights, property, or safety of DAP, users, artists, galleries, partners, or others.

9. Email Communications

If you subscribe to receive updates from DAP or Continuum, we may use your email address to send news, project updates, artwork information, or related communications.

You may unsubscribe from marketing or promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting us directly.

We may still send non-marketing communications relating to purchases, shipping, legal notices, or other necessary administrative matters.

10. Data Retention

DAP retains personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including for legal, tax, accounting, compliance, fraud prevention, dispute resolution, and recordkeeping purposes.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

11. Security

DAP uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, email system, payment method, or digital transmission is completely secure. Users acknowledge that personal information submitted online is provided at their own risk.

12. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • request access to the personal information we hold about you;
  • request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
  • request deletion of certain personal information;
  • withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
  • object to or restrict certain processing;
  • request information about how your data is used;
  • unsubscribe from marketing communications.

To exercise any applicable privacy rights, please contact DAP using the contact details provided below.

We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

13. European Union, EEA and UK Users

If you are located in the European Union, European Economic Area, or United Kingdom, DAP processes personal information only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:

  • your consent;
  • performance of a contract;
  • compliance with legal obligations;
  • legitimate business interests;
  • protection of rights, safety, or security.

You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

14. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children or individuals under the age of 18.

DAP does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a minor without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

15. Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to third-party websites, including galleries, partners, artists, payment providers, social media platforms, or other external services.

DAP is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites. Users should review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

16. Business Transfers

If DAP is involved in a merger, acquisition, restructuring, sale of assets, financing, or other corporate transaction, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to applicable law.

17. Changes to This Privacy Policy

DAP reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the website after changes are posted constitutes acknowledgement of the updated Privacy Policy.

18. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is collected, used, or protected, please contact:

Duran Art Projects Inc.
Website: iranartistrelief.org | duranartprojects.com
Email: info@duranartprojects.com