Privacy Policy
The McGilloway Gallery (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to safeguarding your privacy and ensuring the highest level of protection for your personal data. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information provided through our website, themcgillowaygallery.com (“Website”), in accordance with applicable privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We respect your privacy and are dedicated to processing your personal data transparently, lawfully, and securely. We collect and process personal information solely for legitimate purposes, and we implement technical and organizational safeguards to prevent unauthorized access, use, disclosure, or alteration of your data.
2. Scope of Policy and Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data collected through themcgillowaygallery.com. The McGilloway Gallery is the data controller and is responsible for decisions related to the processing of your personal information. Our policy applies to all visitors, users, customers, and any other individuals interacting with our Website and associated services.
3. Categories of Data Processed
We collect and process various categories of personal data, including:
– Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, including browser type, IP address, device identifiers, session data, geographic location, and page usage metrics.
– Account Data: Information provided when creating an account, such as your name, billing and shipping addresses, email address, and telephone number.
– Profile Data: Details that form part of your profile, including language preferences, browsing behavior, order history, and user preferences.
– Communication Data: Records of your communications with us, such as support requests, inquiries, responses, and follow-ups through contact forms or email.
– Technical Data: Information regarding your device and system configurations, including your operating system, screen resolution, plug-ins, and internet service provider.
– Transaction Data: Details regarding purchases, including order contents, payment and billing information (processed through third-party payment gateways), transaction history, and delivery preferences.
– Preference Data: Marketing consent preferences, subscription options, interests in specific artists, products, or offers.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data under the following lawful bases:
– Consent: Where required under applicable laws, we will obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data for purposes such as email marketing or non-essential cookies.
– Contractual Necessity: We process data required to perform our contract with you, including fulfilling purchases and providing customer support.
– Legal Obligation: Certain data will be processed to comply with our legal obligations, such as record retention or responding to regulatory inquiries.
– Legitimate Interests: Where necessary, we process your personal data in pursuit of our legitimate business interests, which are balanced against your rights and expectations. These include Website analytics, service enhancement, fraud prevention, and internal administration.
5. Your Rights
Under applicable privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: You may request confirmation and copies of the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure: You may request deletion of your data when it is no longer necessary or where you have withdrawn your consent, subject to legal obligations.
– Right to Restriction: You may request limited processing of your personal data in specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You may request a copy of your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format for transfer to another controller.
To make a request regarding your personal data, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your data, including:
– Data encryption during transmission and storage
– Role-based access controls and authentication mechanisms
– Regular backups and secure hosting infrastructure
– Staff training on data protection and confidentiality
– Ongoing monitoring and response strategies to detect threats
Despite our efforts, no system can be guaranteed 100% secure. You are advised to protect your personal information and access credentials accordingly.
7. International Transfers
If your personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or other jurisdictions with adequate data protection standards, such transfers will be conducted using appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized protections to ensure your data receives the required level of protection.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to meet legal, regulatory, tax, or accounting requirements. Specific retention periods include:
– Usage and Technical Data: retained for up to 14 months for analytics and performance evaluation
– Account and Profile Data: retained for as long as the account is active or required for customer service
– Communication Records: retained for up to 3 years for continuity and support purposes
– Transaction Data: retained for 6 years in compliance with financial and tax obligations
– Marketing Preference Data: retained until you withdraw your consent or request deletion
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on themcgillowaygallery.com. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us understand usage patterns and improve functionality. Categories include:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for website operation (e.g., shopping cart, account login)
– Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalization
– Analytics Cookies: Collect aggregate data on Website performance and visitor behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)
– Performance Cookies: Aid in diagnosing issues and ensuring platform stability
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
You have the ability to manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings and our cookie consent tool displayed upon first visit. Under GDPR and CCPA, you have the right to opt out of non-essential cookies and to receive clear information about their use.
Residents of California can additionally request to opt out of the “sale” of personal information, as defined under CCPA, by contacting us. We do not knowingly sell your personal data.
11. Special Protections for Children
We do not knowingly collect or process personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child, we will delete such information promptly. Parents or guardians who believe that their child has provided us with personal information are encouraged to contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or business developments. We will post the updated policy on themcgillowaygallery.com and may notify you by other means if material changes are made. Continued use of the Website constitutes your acknowledgment of the updated policy.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://themcgillowaygallery.com
We are committed to full compliance with applicable data protection laws and ensuring that your privacy rights are respected. Please contact us at any time with questions or concerns about your personal information and how it is handled.