PRIVACY POLICY

Effective date: May 10, 2026

General Information

This Privacy Policy explains how the gallery collects, uses, stores, and protects personal information in connection with its website, exhibitions, events, online platforms, and offline activities.

By using our website, submitting applications, attending events, purchasing artworks, or communicating with us, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following information:

  1. first and last name
  2. email address
  3. phone number
  4. billing and shipping information
  5. artist biography and portfolio materials
  6. social media links
  7. website usage data
  8. cookies and analytics information
  9. photographs, audio, and video recordings from events
  10. messages sent through forms or email

How We Use Information

Information may be used for:

  1. organizing exhibitions and events
  2. processing artist applications
  3. communication with artists, visitors, and collectors
  4. processing purchases and payments
  5. website administration and analytics
  6. marketing, newsletters, and announcements
  7. social media and promotional publications
  8. security and fraud prevention
  9. compliance with legal obligations

Legal Basis

We process personal information based on consent, contractual necessity, legitimate interest, and legal obligations where applicable.

You may withdraw consent to marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link or by contacting us directly.

Cookies & Analytics

The website may use cookies and third-party analytics tools to improve functionality, understand visitor behavior, and optimize user experience.

Users may disable cookies through browser settings, although some website features may not function properly.

Where required by law, users will be asked to provide consent before non-essential cookies are used.

Payments & Transactions

Payment information is processed through third-party payment providers.

The gallery does not store full credit card information on its servers.

Photography & Event Media

Public exhibitions, openings, and gallery events may be photographed or recorded for documentation, promotional, editorial, and archival purposes.

By attending public events, visitors acknowledge that they may appear in photographs or videos published online, in print, or on social media.

Reasonable efforts will be made to respect objections to the use of identifiable images where practical.

Data Sharing

Personal information may be shared only when necessary with:

  1. payment providers
  2. shipping and logistics partners
  3. technical service providers
  4. event partners and venues
  5. legal authorities where required by law

We do not sell personal information to third parties.

Data Storage & Security

Reasonable technical and organizational measures are used to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure.

International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process personal information outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where such transfers occur, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your Rights

Depending on applicable law, users may have the right to:

  1. request access to personal data
  2. request correction of inaccurate data
  3. request deletion of personal data
  4. object to certain processing activities
  5. withdraw consent
  6. request data portability
  7. lodge a complaint with a data protection authority

Data Retention

Application materials, contact inquiries, and customer records may be retained for different periods depending on operational, contractual, accounting, or legal requirements.

Third-Party Services

The website may contain links or embedded content from third-party platforms.

Such services operate under their own privacy policies and practices.

Children

The website and gallery services are not intended for children without appropriate parental or legal guardian consent where required by law.

Policy Changes

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Updated versions will be published on the website with a revised effective date.

Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by applicable Finnish and European Union data protection laws.

Contact

Data Controller: Drunk Fly Oy (Business ID: 3256545-2)
Email: info@artchaos.gallery
Website: https://www.artchaos.gallery

For privacy-related requests or questions, please contact us by email.