Privacy Policy

On the ARTiBA website and across all public platforms, it is ensured that the information provided is accurate, up to date, and reliable to give you a clear understanding of ARTiBA’s services, solutions, policies, and practices. The security and confidentiality of all information collected during your interaction with the website are consistently maintained.

Please be aware that your personal information may be used to improve ARTiBA’s services, products, solutions, and customer experiences. This will always be done in full compliance with all applicable global data protection and privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This Privacy Policy outlines how personally identifiable information (“Personal Data”), which can directly or indirectly identify you, is collected and processed for the purposes stated above.

This Privacy Policy describes ARTiBA’s practices regarding the collection and use of personal information through:

• ARTiBA websites and web pages that link to this Privacy Policy
• ARTiBA social media pages and digital advertisements
• Emails sent by ARTiBA that link to this Privacy Policy

Information collected through cookies or other web tracking technologies is described in Section 1.2.

1. TYPE OF INFORMATION ARTiBA COLLECTS

1.1 Information you may provide to ARTiBA

• Personal Information: Includes details such as your name, email address, date of birth, address, and phone number, provided during the registration and certification process. This information is used solely for registration, candidate verification, and certification exam delivery. All personal details are securely maintained and linked to the candidate’s individual myARTiBA dashboard for continuity, updates, and official communication.
• Identity Verification: Candidates may be asked to provide identification document numbers (e.g., Military ID, passport, national ID, or driver’s license) during application or scheduling. In cases where identity verification is required for exam delivery, candidates may need to display their ID to a live proctor. ARTiBA does not collect or store ID images or documents long-term, and any verification conducted during the exam process is handled securely and temporarily for the purpose of identity confirmation only.
• Financial Information: Payment details, such as bank account or credit card information, are processed securely through third-party payment processors like Stripe. ARTiBA does not store or retain any of your financial information on its servers.
• Communications: Includes all correspondence with ARTiBA, such as inquiries submitted through web forms, email conversations, newsletter subscriptions, and messages sent via social media or other platforms. These interactions may be logged for service improvement, support tracking, or follow-up communication purposes.

1.2 Information ARTiBA collects automatically

• Usage and Geo-location Data: IP address, pages visited, search behavior, and location-based data.
• Log and Device Information: Access dates and times, hardware/software specifications, browser type.
• Cookies and Web Tracking: Web beacons, pixels, and identifiers that collect browser type, session duration, language preferences, and navigation data. ARTiBA (and trusted third-party service providers, such as analytics and advertising partners) may use this information for legitimate business purposes. These help improve security, navigation, user experience, and site performance. You may disable cookies or use “Do Not Track” features in your browser.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

Where legally permitted, ARTiBA may obtain additional information from third-party providers, such as:

• Demographic and identity verification data (e.g., for fraud prevention or risk assessment)
• Background checks, with your consent when required
• Usage data from partners or ad networks regarding your activity on and off ARTiBA platforms

2. HOW YOUR INFORMATION MAY BE USED

2.1 Use for Legitimate Purposes

Your information may be used in the following ways:

• To personalize your experience across ARTiBA services
• To provide platform functionality and process your requests
• To respond to inquiries and feedback submitted through online forms or other channels
• To complete transactions and provide related services
• To communicate important administrative updates, such as policy changes
• To allow features like sending messages or social sharing (when opted-in)
• To send promotional emails with updates, offers, and news (Promotional emails will only be sent if you have opted in or not unsubscribed. Transactional or administrative emails may still be sent even if you unsubscribe from promotional messages)
• To analyze preferences and create aggregated reports for service improvement
• To better understand user behavior and deliver relevant, interest-based content

These actions will be performed only when there is a legitimate business interest or when you have provided consent. You may withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any promotional email or contacting ARTiBA directly. In case of withdrawal, ARTiBA will cease processing your data unless required to do so by law.

2.2 Managing Your Personal Information

You have the right to:

• Review, correct, or update your Personal Data
• Restrict or request the deletion of your Personal Data
• Request a copy of your data for portability

To exercise these rights, please contact ARTiBA. Responses will follow applicable legal timelines and requirements.

2.3 Data Retention

Personal Data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

3. COMPLIANCE WITH LAW, LEGAL REQUESTS, AND RIGHTS PROTECTION

In certain situations, ARTiBA may disclose your personal information to law enforcement, courts, or government agencies if required or permitted by law, including:

• Compliance with legal obligations or lawful requests
• Responding to legal claims or subpoenas
• Preventing fraud, crime, or violations of ARTiBA policies
• Enforcing Terms of Service or other agreements
• Protecting the safety, rights, or property of ARTiBA, its users, or the public

Such disclosures may be necessary based on legal compliance, vital interest protection, or ARTiBA’s legitimate need to maintain platform security and legal integrity.

Children's Privacy

ARTiBA websites and services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child’s information has been collected, please contact us immediately for prompt resolution.