Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

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Privacy Policy

Aloha International Art Bank respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect information when you visit our website, submit inquiries, communicate with us, or use our related services.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or organization name
Country or region
Artwork inquiry details
Collection or acquisition interests
Messages submitted through contact forms
Documents, images, or materials provided for cooperation, appraisal, exhibition, or consultation purposes

We may also collect certain technical information automatically when you visit the website, such as:

IP address
Browser type
Device information
Operating system
Pages visited
Time and date of access
Referral source
Cookies and similar tracking data

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:

To respond to artwork inquiries, collection requests, partnership proposals, or general questions
To provide information about artworks, exhibitions, artists, events, and related services
To process business communication and potential transactions
To arrange private viewing, consultation, exhibition, or cultural exchange opportunities
To improve our website, user experience, services, and content
To maintain website security and prevent misuse
To comply with legal, regulatory, contractual, or administrative obligations
To protect the rights, property, and interests of Aloha International Art Bank, artists, collectors, partners, and users

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Artwork and Collection-Related Information

If you submit artwork images, collection documents, artist materials, provenance records, certificates, valuation materials, or other art-related information, we may use such information solely for the purpose of reviewing your request, providing consultation, facilitating communication, or evaluating potential cooperation.

You confirm that you have the legal right to provide any such materials and that doing so does not infringe the rights of any artist, collector, institution, estate, gallery, or third party.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve functionality, analyze traffic, remember user preferences, and enhance browsing experience.

Cookies are small files stored on your device. You may choose to disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

We may also use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These tools may collect aggregated or anonymized data about browsing behavior.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share your information only when necessary and appropriate, including with:

Our internal team, representatives, or authorized personnel
Artists, galleries, collectors, curators, advisors, or partners involved in a relevant inquiry
Service providers who assist with website hosting, data storage, analytics, communication, translation, logistics, payment processing, or administrative support
Legal, regulatory, tax, customs, or law enforcement authorities when required by law
Professional advisors, including legal, financial, insurance, or compliance consultants

Any third-party service provider that processes personal information on our behalf is expected to protect such information and use it only for the purposes authorized by us.

6. International Data Transfer

As an international art platform, Aloha International Art Bank may communicate with users, collectors, artists, partners, institutions, and service providers across different countries or regions.

Your information may be transferred to, stored in, or processed in jurisdictions outside your country of residence. These jurisdictions may have different data protection laws. We will take reasonable measures to protect your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including communication, service provision, transaction records, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and legitimate business purposes.

When personal information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely store it in accordance with applicable requirements.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Your Rights

Depending on the applicable laws in your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
Request deletion of your personal information
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Object to or restrict certain processing activities
Request a copy of your personal information in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with a relevant data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the official contact information provided on this website. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

10. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to our updates, newsletters, exhibition announcements, artist news, or event invitations, we may use your contact information to send relevant communications.

You may unsubscribe or opt out of marketing communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions in the message or by contacting us directly.

Even if you opt out of marketing communications, we may still send necessary service-related, transactional, legal, or administrative messages.

11. Children’s Privacy

This website is not intended for children under the age of 16, or the minimum age required by applicable local law. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child without appropriate consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

12. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, online viewing rooms, payment providers, exhibition partners, or other external resources.

This Privacy Policy does not apply to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices, content, security, or data handling. You should review the privacy policies of those third-party websites before providing any personal information.

13. Legal Compliance and Protection

We may disclose or process personal information when we believe it is necessary to:

Comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal proceedings, or government requests
Enforce our Terms and Conditions or other agreements
Protect the security and integrity of our website and services
Prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, misuse, or illegal activity
Protect the rights, safety, property, or legitimate interests of Aloha International Art Bank, our users, artists, collectors, partners, or the public

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

Aloha International Art Bank may update or revise this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted means that you acknowledge and accept the updated Privacy Policy.

15. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, personal information requests, data protection matters, artwork inquiries, or cooperation opportunities, please contact us through the official contact information provided on this website.

Aloha International Art Bank
International Art Collection · Exhibition · Cultural Exchange

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