GDPR Privacy Notice
GDPR Privacy Notice Addendum for EU, EEA and UK Users
Last Updated: 09.16.2026
This GDPR Privacy Notice supplements the Certified Artist Privacy Policy and applies to individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), European Union (EU), and United Kingdom (UK).
Certified Artist LLC (“Certified Artist,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting personal information and complying with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR.
- Personal Information We Collect
In connection with certification applications, account management, communications, and website use, we may collect:
Identity Information
- Full name
- Artist name or business name
- Contact information
Contact Information
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Website URL
- Social media profiles
Certification Information
- Work samples
- Portfolio materials
- Creative process documentation
- Proof of authorship submissions
- Certification status and records
Transaction Information
- Payment records
- Order numbers
- Purchase history
Payments are processed through third-party payment providers. Certified Artist does not store complete payment card information.
Technical Information
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Cookie and usage information
- Website analytics data
- Why We Process Personal Information
We process personal information for the following purposes:
Certification Services
- Reviewing certification applications
- Evaluating submitted creative works
- Confirming human authorship claims
- Administering certification records
Contract Performance
- Providing certification services
- Processing payments
- Delivering purchased products and services
- Responding to customer inquiries
Legitimate Interests
- Preventing fraud
- Protecting the integrity of the Certified Artist certification program
- Maintaining the security of our website and systems
- Improving our services
Legal Obligations
- Compliance with applicable laws
- Responding to lawful requests from regulatory authorities
- Establishing, exercising, or defending legal claims
Consent
Where required by law, we rely on consent for certain marketing communications and non-essential cookies.
Consent may be withdrawn at any time.
- Identity Verification Documents
To preserve the integrity of the Certified Artist certification process, applicants may be required to provide identity verification documents.
Such documents are collected solely for:
- Identity verification
- Fraud prevention
- Certification review
Access to identity documents is restricted to authorized personnel involved in certification review.
Identity documents are not sold, shared, or publicly displayed.
Unless legal or fraud-prevention obligations require longer retention, identity verification documents are deleted within 90 days following completion of the certification review process.
- International Data Transfers
Certified Artist is headquartered in the United States.
If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, your personal information may be transferred to and processed in the United States and other countries where our service providers operate.
Where required by law, we implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers, including contractual protections and reliance on recognized transfer mechanisms provided under applicable data protection laws.
- Third-Party Service Providers
We may share information with trusted service providers that assist in operating our business and providing our services.
These providers may include:
- Payment processors such as Stripe
- Website hosting providers
- Website security providers
- Email and communications providers
- Cloud storage providers
- Analytics providers
These providers are authorized to process personal information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf.
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this notice.
Typical retention periods may include:
Data Type | Retention Period |
Certification Applications | Up to 12 months after review |
Certified Artist Records | Duration of certification plus 3 years |
Financial and Transaction Records | As required by applicable law |
Marketing Consent Records | Until consent is withdrawn |
We may retain information longer where required by law or necessary to resolve disputes or prevent fraud.
- Your GDPR Rights
Individuals located in the EU, EEA, or UK may have the following rights:
Right of Access
You may request a copy of personal information we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of personal information under certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing
You may request limitation of processing in certain situations.
Right to Data Portability
You may request a copy of your information in a structured, commonly used format.
Right to Object
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing relies on your consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
You have the right to file a complaint with a relevant data protection authority.
- Exercising Your Rights
To submit a privacy request, contact:
Certified Artist LLC
Email: privacy@certifiedartist.com
Please include:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Your request type
- Sufficient information for identity verification
We will respond in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
- Automated Decision-Making
Certified Artist does not make certification decisions solely through automated processing or automated decision-making systems.
Certification decisions involve human review of submitted materials.
- Children
Certified Artist services are not directed toward children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without appropriate authorization.
- Contact Information
For privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, contact:
Certified Artist LLC
Email: privacy@certifiedartist.com
Website: CertifiedArtist.com
Certified Artist LLC
84 W Broadway STE 200 Derry NH 03038
If you’re an EU or UK resident, you have rights including:
- Access to your personal data
- Rectification of your data
- Withdrawal of consent
- Data portability
How to Exercise Your Rights
- EU residents: Contact Stripe’s Data Protection Officer at info@certifiedartist.com
