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Aberfeldy Gallery – Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy explains how Aberfeldy Gallery (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal information relating to clients, prospective clients, artists, suppliers, and any other individuals who interact with us. “You” refers to the individual whose personal information we process.
Aberfeldy Gallery is a Partnership registered in Scotland, and we act as the data controller for the personal information we collect.
Information We Collect
- Your name
- Contact details such as postal address, email address and telephone number
- Information relating to your attendance at, or interest in, Aberfeldy Gallery exhibitions, events or activities
- Information you provide when completing forms on our website: www.aberfeldygallery.co.uk
- Information you provide when corresponding with us by email, phone or in person
- Information relating to purchases of artwork or use of our services
How We Collect Information
- When you purchase artwork or visit the gallery
- When you complete forms on our website
- When you contact us directly by email, phone or other means
How We Use Your Information
- Provide information about our artwork, artists and services
- Keep you informed about exhibitions, events and news we believe may interest you
- Fulfil our obligations under any agreements between you and us
- Communicate with you
- Maintain the security and functionality of our website
- Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
- Verify your identity where necessary
Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal information on the following legal bases:
- Contractual necessity – to fulfil a contract with you or take steps at your request before entering into a contract
- Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our gallery services, communicate with you, and provide relevant updates
- Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws and regulations
- Consent – for specific activities such as sending marketing communications, where required
For special categories of personal data, we will seek explicit consent unless another lawful basis applies.
Legitimate Interests
Where processing is based on legitimate interests, these include:
- Providing an efficient and personalised experience for clients
- Keeping you informed about Aberfeldy Gallery exhibitions, artists and activities
- Delivering the services you request
- Conducting internal research and marketing
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share it with:
- Service providers, contractors or partners who assist us in delivering our services
- Law enforcement or regulatory authorities where required by law
- Another business entity in the event of a sale, transfer of ownership, or reorganisation of the gallery or its assets
Any third parties will only receive the information necessary to perform their function and must handle it securely.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data where appropriate
- Withdraw consent for processing where consent is the legal basis
- Opt out of marketing communications at any time
- Request restriction of processing
- Request data portability in certain circumstances
- Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Not be subject to automated decision-making without appropriate safeguards
Requests should be made in writing. We aim to respond within one month, in accordance with data protection legislation.
To update your personal details or exercise your rights, please contact us at: hello@aberfeldygallery.co.uk
Marketing Communications
If you have agreed to receive marketing communications, we may send you information about Aberfeldy Gallery exhibitions, events and artwork.
You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in our emails or by contacting: hello@aberfeldygallery.co.uk
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with legal obligations. We periodically review our records to ensure information is accurate, up-to-date and still required.
If you unsubscribe from marketing communications, we will retain only the information necessary to ensure your preferences are respected.
Security
We take appropriate physical, electronic and managerial measures to safeguard your personal information and protect it from unauthorised access, alteration or disclosure.
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external sites, including social media platforms. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these websites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal information.
Complaints
Questions, comments or concerns about this policy should be directed to: hello@aberfeldygallery.co.uk
If you are dissatisfied with how we handle your personal information, you may lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): 0303 123 1113.
Cookies
Cookies are small files placed on your device to help us analyse website traffic and improve your browsing experience.
We use traffic-analysis cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This information helps us improve functionality and tailor content to user needs. The data is used for statistical purposes and is then removed from the system.
Cookies do not give us access to your computer or personal information beyond what you choose to share.
You may choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings. Declining cookies may limit some website functionality.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page and, where appropriate, communicated to you by email. Please check this page periodically for updates.