1. Who we are
The Artist Selection (“we”, “us”, “our”) publishes TheArtistSelection.com, an online magazine about contemporary artists, artworks and the art world. We are the controller of the personal information described in this policy.
We respect the privacy of our readers, contributors and the artists and collectors we write about, and we handle personal information with the same discretion we bring to our editorial work.
2. Information we collect
Information you give us. When you contact us, submit an artist introduction or enquire about advertising, we collect your name, email address, the content of your message and any details you choose to share.
Information collected automatically. When you browse the site we collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device, pages viewed, referring website and the date and time of your visit.
Information from partners. We may receive limited information from analytics and advertising partners about how our content performs. This information does not usually identify you directly.
3. How we use your information
- To respond to your enquiries, introductions and partnership requests.
- To operate, maintain and improve the website and our editorial content.
- To understand readership and measure how articles and campaigns perform.
- To display and measure advertising, where you have given consent.
- To protect the site, prevent misuse and meet our legal obligations.
4. Legal bases for processing
Where data protection law such as the GDPR applies, we rely on your consent (for example, for non essential cookies), our legitimate interests in running and improving an independent publication, the performance of an agreement with you (for example, an advertising contract) and compliance with legal obligations.
5. Cookies
We use essential cookies to make the site work, and, with your consent, analytics and advertising cookies to understand readership and support our journalism.
For analytics we use Google Analytics 4, provided by Google. It only runs after you click Accept in our cookie banner, and sets the cookies _ga and _ga_MXK2T618ZV, which are kept for up to two years. They tell us which pages are read and how visitors find us.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time through Cookie settings at the bottom of every page, or in your browser. Blocking some cookies may affect how the site functions.
6. Sharing your information
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with trusted service providers who help us host the site, send email, analyse traffic and serve advertising, and only under agreements that protect your data.
Some providers may process data outside your country. Where this happens, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses. We may also disclose information where required by law.
7. Retention and security
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here. Enquiries are usually retained for up to two years, and advertising records for as long as tax and accounting rules require.
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your information. No method of transmission online is entirely secure, but we work to keep your data safe.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to access, correct or delete your personal information, to restrict or object to its use, to data portability and to withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise these rights, write to privacy [at] theartistselection.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.
9. Other websites and children
Our articles link to galleries, museums, auction houses and artists’ websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices and encourage you to read their policies.
The site is intended for adults and is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect their personal information.
10. Changes and contact
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be published on this page with its effective date.
Questions about privacy can be sent to privacy [at] theartistselection.com or through our Contact Us page. Please also read our Terms & Conditions.