PRIVACY POLICY

Privacy Policy of SARP Arte Contemporanea di Alfio A. Puglisi & Co.

Effective Date: 03/02/2025

1. Introduction
SARP Arte Contemporanea di Alfio A. Puglisi & Co. ("we", "our", "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share personal information when you visit our website at www.galleriasarp.com or interact with us in other ways (e.g., purchasing art, contacting us, signing up for events, etc.). We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and that your data is processed in accordance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of personal data when you interact with our website or services:

• Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address.
• Transaction Information: Billing and shipping address, payment details (via third-party payment processors).
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior on our website.
• Communication Information: Information you provide when contacting us via email, phone, or forms on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To provide our services: To process art purchases, communicate with you about orders, and provide customer support.
• To improve our website and services: To enhance user experience, personalize content, and ensure our website is functioning properly.
• To send marketing communications: To inform you about upcoming exhibitions, events, new artwork, and special offers (with your consent, if required by law).
• To comply with legal obligations: To fulfill legal requirements, such as accounting or tax purposes, or as required by law enforcement.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Your Personal Data
We process your personal data under the following legal bases:

• Performance of a contract: To fulfill our contractual obligations (e.g., processing art sales).
• Consent: When you subscribe to our newsletter or agree to marketing communications.
• Legitimate interest: For purposes such as improving our website, conducting market research, or protecting our legal rights.
• Compliance with legal obligations: For example, tax or accounting obligations.

5. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise share your personal data with third parties except in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our business, such as payment processors, website hosting, email marketing services, or customer support platforms. These third parties are obligated to use your data only for the purposes we specify.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of SARP Arte Contemporanea, its customers, or others.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your personal data may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, or as required by law. For example, we may retain billing information for tax purposes or customer communication records for legal obligations. If you wish to request the deletion of your data, you can contact us as described below.

7. Your Rights
Under applicable data protection laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: You have the right to request access to the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: You have the right to request that we correct any inaccuracies in your personal data.
• Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., when we have a legal obligation to retain the data).
• Restriction: You can request that we limit how we process your data under certain conditions.
• Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or for other legitimate interests.
• Data Portability: You have the right to request your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, please note that no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of data transmitted to our website.

9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, such as social media platforms or other service providers. These third-party websites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices or content. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience. For more information about how we use cookies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. International Data Transfers
If you are located outside of the European Union, your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries outside your home country. We ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Effective Date." Please review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your personal data.

13. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:

SARP Arte Contemporanea di Alfio A. Puglisi & Co.
Via Dante Alighieri 24,
Linguaglossa, Italy
Email: info@galleriasarp.com
Phone: +393486110067