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Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2024
At Schiller Art Gallery, we understand that confidentiality is intrinsic to the nature of our business. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, process, and protect your personal data when you interact with our gallery, both online and in person.
1. Information We Collect
We only collect information necessary to facilitate art transactions, advisory services, and relevant gallery communications.
Identity Data: Name, title, and institutional affiliations.
Contact Data: Email address, billing address, and telephone numbers.
Artwork Data: Information regarding works you own, have requested valuations for, or are seeking to sell or acquire.
Financial Data: Required banking details securely processed strictly for finalized transactions.
2. How We Use Your Data
Your data is processed confidentially to provide the services requested. We do not sell or rent data to third parties.
We may use your information to:
Process acquisitions and consignments securely.
Perform provenance research and historical cataloguing.
Deliver our advisory services, including insurance valuations and estate management.
Communicate regarding relevant private sales, exhibitions, and publications (only if explicitly opted-in).
3. Discretion & Third Parties
Respecting the privacy of collectors and estates is our fundamental principle. We only share information with bound third parties when strictly necessary for operations (e.g., specialized transport companies, secure financial processors, or independent legal counsel). All partners adhere to rigorous confidentiality agreements.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. Provenance records linked to artwork authenticity are retained securely in perpetuity to preserve historical provenance.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR), you retain the right to request access to, correction of, or erasure of your personal data held by us. You may withdraw consent for communication at any time.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our administrative team directly at info@schillerart.com.