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Privacy policy

Introduction

At Galerie la Chèvre Rose, we are committed to maintaining the trust and confidence of our visitors and patrons. This Privacy Policy outlines how our gallery, based in Gatineau, Quebec, handles your personal information with transparency and care. We understand that art is a personal experience, and we believe your data should be treated with the same level of respect. This document details our practices regarding the collection, use, and safeguarding of your data to ensure a secure environment for all art enthusiasts engaging with our physical and digital collections.

Information We Collect

We collect information that allows us to provide a seamless artistic experience. This primarily includes personal identifiers such as your name, email address, and phone number when you inquire about a specific piece or sign up for our newsletter. Additionally, we may collect technical data, including your IP address and browsing patterns, via cookies on our Webflow site. This help us understand which collections resonate most with our audience. For acquisitions, we process billing and shipping details to ensure your artwork arrives safely at its destination.

Our collection methods are designed to be as non-intrusive as possible while still enabling high-quality service. We do not collect sensitive biological or financial data beyond what is strictly necessary for payment processing through our secure third-party partners. By interacting with our digital gallery, you provide us with the insights needed to maintain the website’s functionality and to protect our digital assets from unauthorized access. We remain dedicated to ensuring that every piece of data stored is relevant, accurate, and kept only as long as necessary to fulfill its intended purpose.

Legal Basis for Data Processing

information through our contact forms or subscription links. Furthermore, we process data to fulfill contractual obligations, such as delivering a purchased painting or responding to a commissioned work request. We also maintain a legitimate interest in improving our gallery's reach and ensuring the security of our online platform.

  • We ensure all data processing is proportionate to the service being provided to the user.
  • Your consent is sought clearly and can be withdrawn at any time upon written request.
  • We perform regular audits to ensure our data handling aligns with current legislative updates.
  • Automated processing is kept to a minimum to ensure human-centric service and oversight.
  • Data is stored on secure servers with restricted access to authorized gallery personnel only.

Limitation of Liability

While Galerie la Chèvre Rose employs industry-standard security measures to protect your information, the transmission of data over the internet is never 100% secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of any information you transmit to our website. Consequently, the gallery shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from data breaches, unauthorized access, or technical failures beyond our reasonable control. We encourage our patrons to use secure networks and updated software when browsing our collection online to mitigate potential risks.

Changes to This Policy

Furthermore, our website may contain links to external sites, such as social media platforms or art registries. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of these third-party websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any external links they visit. In no event shall Galerie la Chèvre Rose, its owners, or its affiliates be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use our digital services or the mishandling of data by third-party processors.

Compliance with Laws

This policy is governed by the laws of the Province of Quebec and the federal laws of Canada. We are dedicated to upholding the standards set forth by the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec. If you have any questions regarding your data, or if you wish to exercise your right to access or rectify your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer directly. We are committed to resolving any concerns regarding your privacy in a timely and professional manner, ensuring that your experience with our Gatineau gallery remains focused on the beauty of the arts.