Last Updated: November 18, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information from visitors, consumers, and artists who interact with our website, services, events, and programs.

By using this website or participating in any of our services, you agree to the practices described below.Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Social media links
• Billing information (if purchasing services or merchandise)
• Professional information (artist bios, photos, or performance materials you submit)

• Website analytics such as pages visited, time spent, device type, and general location
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies used to improve your experience

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as social security numbers, medical data, or financial account numbers beyond standard payment processing.

We use your information to:

• Provide and improve our services
• Communicate with you about bookings, features, opportunities, and collaborations
• Send updates, newsletters, and event announcements (only if you opt-in)
• Process payments securely for purchases, bookings, or merchandise
• Showcase artists who voluntarily submit media for features or content
• Maintain a safe, positive, and respectful community environment

Your information is never sold, rented, or traded.

We take the protection of your information seriously.
We use:

• Secure payment processors
• Password-protected admin access
• Encrypted storage when appropriate
• Limited internal access to sensitive files
• Professional confidentiality for all artist and consumer submissions

Any artist materials (poems, photos, videos, bios) shared with us for booking or promotion are treated as confidentialunless you explicitly approve their public use.

We only share your information in limited situations:

• With your permission (e.g., posting your photo or feature on our site or platforms)
• With service providers (such as payment processors or video platforms) strictly for business operations
• When required by law (rare and only when legally obligated)

We do not sell or give your information to third-party marketers.

Artists who submit materials (poems, bios, media, etc.) for:

• Features
• Pen Up or Shut Up battles
• Showcases
• Community programs
• Workshops
• Nonprofit initiatives

retain FULL ownership of their work.

We only use your materials in the ways you clearly approve—such as promotional videos, battle episodes, event flyers, or online portfolios.

You may request removal or edits at any time.

Our website may use cookies to:

• Track performance
• Improve user experience
• Analyze how visitors use the site

You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Our website and services are not intentionally directed at children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from minors without parental consent.

You may at any time:

• Request to see what information we have about you
• Request correction or updates
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of emails, newsletters, or marketing

To make a request, contact us at:
whoisardimus@gmail.com

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Updated versions will include a revised “Last Updated” date.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact:

Whois Ardimus
whoisardimus@gamil.com

www.whoisardimus.com