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Legal information and privacy policy for SignatureFinder.com

Website Owner

SignatureFinder.com is operated by Nick Brandt, a private individual based in Portugal.

Purpose of This Website

SignatureFinder.com is a free online tool designed to help users identify artists by searching partial signatures or names. The website provides:

  • Artist name search functionality with wildcard patterns
  • Filtering by time periods, countries, and geographical regions
  • Access to a database of artist information compiled from various historical sources

Accuracy and Liability Disclaimer

NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR SEARCH RESULTS

The website owner takes NO responsibility for the correctness of information or outcomes of searches. All artist data is provided "as-is" without warranty of any kind. Users must independently verify all information before making any decisions based on search results.

The database combines information from multiple historical art sources, which may contain:

  • Conflicting or outdated information about artists
  • Duplicate entries with varying details
  • Missing or incomplete data
  • Errors in dates, spellings, or attributions

Use at your own risk: Any decisions made based on information found on this website are entirely at the user's own responsibility. We recommend consulting professional art historians, auction houses, or certified appraisers for authoritative information.

Cookies and Tracking

This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and user preferences
  • Analytics: Anonymous usage statistics to improve the website (if enabled)
  • Cookie Consent: Remember your cookie preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Google reCAPTCHA

This site uses Google reCAPTCHA to protect forms from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA collects hardware and software information, such as device and application data, and sends it to Google for analysis.

Your use of reCAPTCHA is subject to Google's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

Data Collection and Privacy

Information We Collect
  • Contact Form: Name, email address, and message (only when you contact us)
  • Automatic Data: IP address, browser type, and usage statistics (anonymous)
  • Search Queries: Search terms to improve functionality (not linked to personal identity)
How We Use Your Data
  • Respond to your inquiries submitted via the contact form
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Analyze search patterns to enhance the database
Data Protection

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. Contact form submissions are processed securely and stored only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

Hosting and Technical

Hosting Provider: DreamHost LLC

The website is hosted in the United States. By using this website, you acknowledge that your data may be processed and stored in the US, which may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

External Links

This website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or availability of external sites. Use external links at your own risk and review their respective privacy policies.

Intellectual Property

The website design, code, and presentation are owned by the website operator. Artist information in the database comes from various historical sources and may have different copyright statuses. Users are responsible for ensuring proper attribution when using any information from this website.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This website is operated by a private individual resident in Portugal. Any disputes arising from the use of this website shall be governed by Portuguese law. For EU residents, applicable EU consumer protection laws may also apply.

Policy Updates

This privacy policy may be updated from time to time. Continued use of the website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Last Updated: December 2025

Contact Information

For questions about this privacy policy or to exercise your data protection rights, please contact us:

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