Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your personal information

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Register for an account on our website
• Contact us through our contact forms
• Subscribe to our newsletter
• Participate in our events or programs
• Make inquiries about artworks or services

This information may include:

• Name and contact information (email, phone, address)
• Professional information (if applicable)
• Art preferences and interests
• Communication preferences

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns:

• IP address and location data
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website information
• Device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

Purpose	Information Used	Legal Basis
Provide Services	Contact information, preferences	Contract performance
Communication	Email, phone, name	Legitimate interest
Website Improvement	Usage data, analytics	Legitimate interest
Marketing	Contact information, preferences	Consent
Legal Compliance	All information as required	Legal obligation

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties without your consent, except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose information when required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or acquisition, user information may be transferred as part of the business assets
• Consent: We may share information with your explicit consent for specific purposes

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers and databases
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication
• Employee training on data protection

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small files that are placed on your device to:

• Remember your preferences and settings
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Provide personalized content and recommendations
• Improve website functionality and performance

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your information
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing where consent is the legal basis

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When we no longer need your information, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

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