Privacy Policy

Last updated: 27th January 2026

Art Lysna (“we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use the Art Lysna mobile application and related services (the “Services”).

Art Lysna is developed and operated from London, United Kingdom, but is intended for use by individuals worldwide.

 1. Our Role as Data Controller

For users in the United Kingdom and the European Economic Area (EEA), Art Lysna acts as the data controller under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR.

For users outside the UK and EEA, we process personal data in accordance with applicable local data protection laws, including relevant US state privacy laws where applicable.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

a. Personal Information You Provide

* Email address (for account creation and communication)

* User preferences (such as language, voice preference, knowledge level)

* Feedback or support messages you submit

b. Content You Choose to Upload

* Images of artworks you upload for analysis

* Optional museum or gallery names you provide

We do not claim ownership of uploaded content. Uploaded images are processed solely to provide the requested service.

c. Usage and Technical Information

* App usage data

* Device type and operating system

* App version

* Time and date of interactions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

* Provide and operate the Art Lysna service

* Analyse and interpret artworks using AI-assisted tools

* Deliver text and audio explanations tailored to your preferences

* Maintain a history of artworks you have scanned

* Communicate with you about updates, features, or support (where you opt in)

* Improve the performance, quality, and security of our Services

* Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

4. AI, Image, and Audio Processing

Art Lysna uses AI-assisted technologies to analyse uploaded images and generate explanatory content.

* Image analysis is performed solely to provide interpretive information about artworks.

* Audio output is generated using text-to-speech technology.

* We do not use uploaded images for biometric identification or facial recognition.

* We do not sell or license uploaded images for marketing or advertising purposes.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (UK/EU Users)

Where UK GDPR or EU GDPR applies, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

* Consent  (e.g. marketing communications, optional features)

* Contractual necessity  (to provide the Services)

* Legitimate interests (service improvement, security, analytics)

* Legal obligations  (compliance with applicable laws)

6. Sharing of Personal Data

We may share personal data with:

* Trusted service providers (e.g. hosting, analytics, email delivery)

* Technology partners necessary to operate the app

* Authorities or regulators where required by law

We do not sell personal data.

 7. International Data Transfers

Because Art Lysna operates globally, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required, we use appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, to protect international data transfers.

8. Your Privacy Rights

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

* Access your personal data

* Correct inaccurate data

* Request deletion of your data

* Restrict or object to processing

* Withdraw consent

* Request information about data sharing

* Opt out of certain processing activities

These rights may vary depending on local law and are subject to legal limitations.

 9. How to Exercise Your Rights

You may exercise your rights by contacting us at:

Email: [hello@artlysna.com]

Location: London, United Kingdom

We may need to verify your identity before responding to your request.

10. US State Privacy Rights

Residents of certain US states may have additional rights under state privacy laws, including rights related to access, deletion, correction, and opting out of certain data uses.

Where applicable, we will honour these rights in accordance with relevant laws.

 11. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to provide the Services, comply with legal obligations, and resolve disputes.

12. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your information. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

13. Children’s Privacy

Art Lysna is not intended for children under the age required by applicable law without parental consent. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children where prohibited.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be indicated by an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Art Lysna

Email: [hello@artlysna.com]

London, United Kingdom