Privacy Policy

The Contemporary Art Advisory ("we", "us", "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you visit our website, make an enquiry, subscribe to our mailing list, purchase artwork, or otherwise interact with us.

By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Who We Are

The Contemporary Art Advisory is an independent contemporary art advisory serving private collectors, businesses and institutions.

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact:

The Contemporary Art Advisory
Email: 51degrees26@gmail.com

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

Information You Provide

• Name
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Postal address
• Information submitted through contact forms
• Artwork enquiry details
• Purchase and transaction information
• Any correspondence you send to us

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
• Website usage data

This information helps us improve the performance and user experience of our website.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Provide art advisory services
• Process artwork purchases and commissions
• Arrange delivery and installation services
• Manage client relationships
• Send newsletters and marketing communications (where consent has been given)
• Improve our website and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Your consent
• Performance of a contract
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Legitimate business interests

Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may send occasional updates regarding:

• Artists
• Exhibitions
• Art fairs
• New acquisitions
• Advisory services
• Special events

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third parties where necessary to provide our services, including:

• Website hosting providers
• Email marketing platforms
• Payment processors
• Delivery and logistics providers
• Professional advisers
• Legal and regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are required to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting and reporting requirements.

Where information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure website functionality
• Analyse website traffic
• Improve user experience
• Measure marketing effectiveness

You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, misuse, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission is completely secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your data
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request transfer of your data to another organisation

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details above.

Complaints

If you are unhappy with how we handle your personal information, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

Website: https://www.ico.org.uk

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be posted on this page and the updated version will take effect immediately upon publication.

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