PRIVACY POLICY
Ithaca Gallery (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website galleryithaca.com and engage with our services, including gallery representation, art advisory, collection management, appraisals, private sales, and consignments. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of our site and services.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly to us, including when you submit an inquiry, request an appraisal, subscribe to our newsletter, or correspond with us by email or other means. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address; information about artworks you wish to buy, sell, consign, or have appraised; financial information necessary to complete transactions, handled in accordance with applicable law; and communications you send to us. We also collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited, through cookies and similar tracking technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to provide, operate, and improve our services; respond to your inquiries and fulfill your requests; process transactions and send related information including confirmations and invoices; send you marketing and promotional communications where you have consented; send our newsletter and market intelligence updates to subscribers; comply with legal obligations including anti-money laundering and know-your-client requirements applicable to art market participants; and protect against fraudulent, unauthorized, or illegal activity.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable under GDPR and equivalent legislation, we process your personal data on the following bases: performance of a contract; legitimate interests; compliance with a legal obligation; and consent where you have given us clear permission.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business; professional advisors including lawyers, accountants, and insurers; where required by law or legal process including AML obligations; and in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
Art Market Compliance
As an art market participant, Ithaca Gallery is subject to anti-money laundering regulations in applicable jurisdictions, including requirements under the US Bank Secrecy Act and equivalent legislation in other territories. In connection with certain transactions, we may be required to collect and verify identifying information about buyers and sellers and retain records in accordance with applicable law.
International Transfers
We operate globally and may transfer your personal information to countries outside your country of residence. Where we transfer data internationally, we take appropriate steps to ensure your information is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable law, including through standard contractual clauses where required.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. You may control the use of cookies through your browser settings.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict our processing of your personal information; the right to data portability; the right to withdraw consent; and the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@galleryithaca.com.
Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Third-Party
Links Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Children’s Privacy Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of our website following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
Ithaca Gallery info@galleryithaca.com
Last updated: May 2026