Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 12, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how The Artifact Catalog ("artifacton.com", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website and use our services. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.
1. Who we are
The Artifact Catalog is a public directory of interactive artifacts created with Claude AI. Visitors can browse and vote on entries, and registered users can submit links to public Claude artifacts. For any privacy questions, contact us at admin@artifacton.com.
2. Information we collect
Information you provide
- Account information. When you register, we collect your email address, chosen username, and a password. Passwords are never stored in plain text; we store only a salted cryptographic hash.
- Content you submit. Links to public Claude artifacts, together with any titles, descriptions, tags, categories, screenshots, or comments associated with a submission.
- Correspondence. Any information you include when you email us or otherwise contact us.
Information collected automatically
- Log and usage data. Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, referring pages, and the dates and times of requests, for security and reliability.
- Cookies. We use a single essential cookie to keep you signed in. See our Cookie Policy for details.
3. How we use your information
- To create and maintain your account and keep you signed in.
- To display, moderate, and organize submitted artifacts, votes, and comments.
- To operate, secure, debug, and improve the site and prevent abuse or fraud.
- To respond to your questions and requests.
- To comply with legal obligations.
4. Legal bases for processing
Where the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation applies, we process your information on the bases of performing our contract with you (providing the service), our legitimate interests (operating and securing the site), your consent (where requested), and compliance with legal obligations.
5. How we share information
We do not sell your personal information. We share information only:
- Publicly, by your choice. Your username and any artifacts, comments, or votes you submit are visible to other visitors.
- With service providers. We use infrastructure providers (including Cloudflare) to host the site, database, and stored images. They process data on our behalf under their own terms and safeguards.
- For legal reasons. When required by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our users or the public.
6. Data retention
We keep account information for as long as your account is active. Submitted artifacts and comments may remain in the public catalog unless removed by you or a moderator. Session records expire automatically. You may request deletion of your account at any time (see below).
7. Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including password hashing and encrypted connections (HTTPS). No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Your rights and choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal information, to object to or restrict certain processing, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, email us at admin@artifacton.com and we will respond within a reasonable time. You may also delete individual submissions or ask us to close your account.
9. Children's privacy
The site is not directed to children under 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact admin@artifacton.com and we will delete it.
10. International data transfers
Our providers may process and store data in countries other than yours. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for such transfers.
11. Third-party links
Catalog entries link to artifacts hosted on claude.ai and may link to other third-party sites. We do not control and are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites; please review their policies.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last updated" date above. Significant changes may be highlighted on the site.
13. Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, contact us at admin@artifacton.com.