Effective Date: September 17, 2025
Bloch Bauers Gallery Of Fine Art (“we,” “our,” “us”) respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what choices you have.
Information We Collect
Customers
- Name, email, phone number, billing and shipping addresses
- Order details (items purchased, price, payment method, shipping method)
- Payment information (handled securely by our payment providers – we do not store full card numbers)
- Any messages or notes you send to us
Consigners & One-Time Sellers
- Name, email, phone number, and address
- Commission rates or other agreed business terms
- Linked account for accessing our consigner portal (if applicable)
- Records of items consigned or sold, including descriptions, photos, contracts, and payout records
Artists
- Artist names and details connected to works listed for sale
Website Visitors
- Basic technical data (like browser type, device, and IP address) used for security and site performance
- Cookies for things like shopping cart, checkout, and login
- Optional analytics cookies (only if you consent)
How We Use Your Information
- To process and deliver orders
- To manage consignments, payouts, and contracts
- To provide customer and consigner support
- To comply with tax, accounting, and legal requirements
- To improve our website, services, and security
Sharing Your Information
We share information only as needed:
- With payment processors, shipping carriers, and hosting services that help us operate the site
- With consigners or sellers in relation to their own records and payouts
- If required by law or to protect our rights
We never sell your personal information.
Retention
- Customer order information is kept as long as needed for tax and legal purposes (usually 7 years)
- Consigner and acquisition records are kept for business and legal reasons while the relationship is active and for a reasonable period after
- Uploaded contracts and photos are kept with the related record
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data through secure systems, limited access, and encryption. No system is 100% secure, but we work to minimize risk.
Your Rights
You may:
- Ask for a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections if something is wrong
- Ask us to delete information when it is no longer needed (subject to legal limits)
- Withdraw consent for optional uses like marketing
To exercise your rights, contact us at the details below.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top shows the most recent version.
Contact
Bloch Bauers Gallery Of Fine Art
Address: 104-222 McIntyre St W
Email: contact@blochbauersgallery.ca