Privacy and Data Security
Art of Barter Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Art of Barter treats and protects personal information it obtains, including information related to your use of Art of Barter services. Personal information is information about you that is not publicly available, such as your name, address, email address, phone number, payment information, or other identifiers.
This policy applies to Art of Barter, located at 609 E Chicago Street, Elgin, IL 60120, including all employees and business practices associated with the company.
Information We Collect
Business Purpose Use Only
Art of Barter agrees not to use any Confidential Information except for legitimate business purposes directly related to the services we provide.
Account Application
We collect personal information when you apply for or register an account with us, including name, business or personal address, telephone number, federal identification number, social security number (when required), and email address.
Transaction and Payment Data
When processing credit card transactions, we collect billing information solely for the purpose of completing the authorized payment. We do not store cardholder data after authorization in compliance with PCI DSS standards.
Website Activity
We may automatically collect information such as your IP address, DNS address, browser type, date and time of access, and account activity logs.
Business Use
Information you provide may be used to improve your experience, promote your business to other Art of Barter participants, and customize buying and selling opportunities.
External Links
Our website may link to other participant or third-party websites. Once you leave our site, their privacy policies apply.
How We Use and Disclose Information
Art of Barter does not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except under the following circumstances:
With Consent
Information may be shared with other participants or partners only with your explicit permission.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose information in response to subpoenas, court orders, regulatory requests, or as required by law. When possible, we will provide advance notice to allow you to seek protective action.
Fraud Prevention and Security
We may use or disclose information when necessary to detect, prevent, or address illegal activities, suspected fraud, or violations of Art of Barter's Terms of Use, trade rules, or policies.
Business Transfers
If Art of Barter is acquired, merged, or reorganized, personal information may be transferred. We will notify you prior to such transfer and advise you of any changes to this Privacy Policy.
Public Information
Information that becomes publicly available through no fault of Art of Barter is not considered confidential.
Confidentiality and Security
Art of Barter takes the protection of your personal and payment information seriously and complies with PCI DSS standards:
Encryption
We use Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption and secure transmission methods for all sensitive data submitted through our website.
Credit Card Security
We do not store full credit card numbers, magnetic stripe data, or CVV2 codes. Cardholder data is processed through PCI-compliant third-party payment processors.
Access Controls
Only authorized employees who require the information to perform their duties have access to personal or payment data.
Physical and Electronic Safeguards
We maintain administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including firewalls, password protections, and monitoring systems, to safeguard your information.
Email Caution
Because email is not always secure, please avoid sending sensitive information (such as credit card numbers) via email. Instead, contact us by phone or mail.
Changes to Policy
Art of Barter may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via the email address on file within 30 days. Continued use of our services after such updates indicates acceptance of the new terms.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Art of Barter
609 E Chicago Street
Elgin, IL 60120
Phone: 847-214-5656
Email: [email protected]
Effective Date: 09/15/25
Data Security Statement
Art of Barter takes data security very seriously. All sensitive information, including payment data, is encrypted using industry-standard protocols during transmission and storage. Access to data is strictly controlled and limited to authorized personnel only, with safeguards in place to monitor and protect against unauthorized access.
We do not sell or share customer data outside of our organization. In the unlikely event of a security incident, we have established response procedures designed to quickly contain and address the issue. Customer information is used solely for the purpose of providing our services and processing transactions in a secure and responsible manner.