Privacy Policy

Gate Gallery CH (“Gate Gallery”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) attaches great importance to the protection of the personal data of users visiting www.gategallery.ch (the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal data, in accordance with applicable Swiss data protection law, in particular the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of personal data is:

Gate Gallery CH
Michael Stumm
Lugano, Switzerland
Email: info@gategallery.ch
Phone: 00410792572004

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact us using the details above.

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

a) Data provided voluntarily by the user

When you contact us through a form, email, or other channels available on the Site, we may collect:

first and last name
email address
phone number
company or organization, if provided
any other information included in your message

b) Data collected automatically

While browsing the Site, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address
browser and device type
operating system
pages visited
date and time of access
referring website
information collected through cookies or similar technologies

3. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

to manage contact requests, inquiries, or appointments
to respond to requests regarding artists, artworks, exhibitions, or collaborations
to improve the functionality, security, and content of the Site
to analyze traffic and use of the Site
to comply with legal or regulatory obligations
to protect our rights in the event of disputes or misuse

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable, we process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

the user’s consent
the performance of pre-contractual measures or a contractual relationship
compliance with legal obligations
our legitimate interest, for example in ensuring the security of the Site, handling requests, and improving our services

5. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Site may use technical cookies and, where required, analytical or third-party cookies subject to prior consent.

Cookies may be used to:

ensure the proper functioning of the Site
store user preferences
collect aggregated or individual statistics on the use of the Site
improve browsing and user experience

Users may manage or disable cookies through their browser settings and, where available, through the cookie banner or preference center on the Site.

6. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers for website hosting, traffic analytics, email management, or other technical services. Such providers may process data on our behalf or as independent controllers, depending on the circumstances.

Depending on the Site’s configuration, third-party services may include:

hosting providers
analytics tools
interactive maps
social media plugins
newsletter or email marketing services

We recommend listing here the services actually installed on the Site, as the policy should reflect the real processing activities carried out.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or for the period required by law or necessary to protect our legitimate interests.

Retention periods may depend on:

the nature of the request submitted
tax, administrative, or legal obligations
internal documentation needs
the handling of any disputes

8. Disclosure of Data

We may disclose personal data to:

IT, hosting, and maintenance service providers
legal, tax, or administrative advisors
public authorities, where required by law
technical partners strictly necessary for the operation of the Site

We do not sell users’ personal data to third parties.

9. International Data Transfers

If some service providers are located outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area, personal data may be transferred abroad. In such cases, we take appropriate measures to ensure a level of protection consistent with applicable law, for example by using recognized standard contractual clauses.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, misuse, or unlawful disclosure.

However, no IT system or Internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

11. Users’ Rights

To the extent provided by applicable law, users may have the right to:

obtain information about their personal data being processed
request correction of inaccurate data
request deletion of their data
restrict or object to certain processing activities
withdraw previously given consent
request delivery or transfer of their data, where applicable

To exercise these rights, users may contact us at: info@gategallery.ch

We may request additional information to verify the identity of the requester.

12. Links to External Websites

The Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external websites. Users are encouraged to review the respective privacy policies of those sites.

13. Minors

The Site is not intentionally directed to minors without the involvement of a parent or guardian. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors in violation of applicable law.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time in order to reflect legal, technical, or organizational changes. The updated version will be published on this page with the new effective date.

15. Contact

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal data, you may contact us at:

Gate Gallery CH
Via della Posta 2
6900 Lugano
Switzerland
Tel.:+410792572004
Email: info@gategallery.ch

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