Last updated: 01.02.2026
Welcome to the Online Museum.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you visit our website and purchase access to the museum.
By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
About the Museum
The Online Museum is an educational digital gallery presenting historical, artistic, and cultural artifacts related to human sexuality, design, and mechanical innovation.
The museum does not provide escort services, adult entertainment, or pornographic content.
All materials are presented strictly for educational, artistic, and historical purposes.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
a) Information you provide
- Email address (for access confirmation or communication)
- Payment confirmation data provided by PayPal
- Any message you send through contact forms
We do not store full payment card details. All payments are processed securely by PayPal.
b) Automatically collected information
When you visit the website, we may collect:
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Pages visited and time spent
- Cookies and basic analytics data
This information is used only for security, analytics, and improving the museum experience.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
For visitors from the European Economic Area (EEA), we process personal data based on:
- Consent – when you voluntarily provide information
- Contract performance – to provide paid access to the museum
- Legitimate interest – to maintain security, prevent fraud, and improve the website
- Legal obligations – when required by law
How We Use Your Information
We use collected data to:
- Provide access to the paid museum content
- Confirm payments and manage transactions
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Improve website functionality and security
- Comply with legal requirements
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Payments
All payments are processed via PayPal.
PayPal may collect and process personal data according to its own Privacy Policy.
We recommend reviewing PayPal’s policy here:
https://www.paypal.com/privacy
We only receive limited confirmation necessary to grant museum access.
Cookies
We may use cookies to:
- Remember session preferences
- Analyze traffic and usage
- Ensure security and fraud prevention
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some site functions may not work properly.
Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary:
- Payment and transaction records – for legal and accounting obligations
- Contact emails – until no longer needed for support
- Analytics data – anonymized where possible
After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
Data Sharing
We may share limited data only with:
- Payment processors (PayPal)
- Hosting or technical service providers
- Legal authorities if required by law
We never share data for advertising resale or unrelated marketing.
International Visitors
The museum is accessible worldwide.
If you access the site from outside the EU, your data may be processed in countries with different data protection laws.
We take reasonable steps to ensure adequate protection consistent with GDPR principles.
Your Rights (EEA & Similar Jurisdictions)
You may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or deletion
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
- File a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.
Children’s Privacy
This website is intended for adults aged 18+ due to the nature of historical and artistic material.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors.
If you believe a minor has provided data, please contact us and we will remove it.
Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data from:
- Unauthorized access
- Loss or misuse
- Disclosure or alteration
However, no internet transmission is completely secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised date.
Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:
Email: museum@art-of-love-museum.com
Website: art-of-love-museum.com