Privacy Policy

Welcome to Indian Art Collective & Leasing (IACL) (“IACL”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store and protect your information when you visit www.iaclarts.com (“Website”), contact us, submit applications, enquire about artworks or services, or otherwise interact with us.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect the following information:

Personal Information

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• City, State and Country
• Organisation or Company name (if applicable)

Information Submitted by Artists

If you apply to become an artist represented by or associated with IACL, we may collect:

• Artist biography
• CV or résumé
• Portfolio
• Artist statement
• Photographs of artworks
• Exhibition history
• Social media profiles
• Pricing information
• Bank or payment details (only when required for transactions)

Information from Collectors, Clients and Visitors

When you submit an enquiry, request information or subscribe to updates, we may collect:

• Contact details
• Artwork preferences
• Leasing or acquisition requirements
• Communication history

Automatically Collected Information

When you browse our Website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Date and time of access
• Referring website
• Cookies and similar technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Respond to enquiries
• Communicate with artists, collectors and partners
• Process artist applications
• Facilitate artwork sales and leasing enquiries
• Administer grants, fellowships or residency programmes
• Send newsletters or promotional communications (where you have opted in)
• Improve our Website and services
• Maintain security and prevent fraud
• Comply with legal obligations

We will only use your personal information for legitimate business purposes or where permitted under applicable law.

3. Cookies

Our Website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Remember user preferences
• Improve website performance
• Analyse visitor behaviour
• Measure website traffic

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although some parts of the Website may not function properly.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

We may share information with:

• Service providers who help us operate our Website
• Payment service providers (where applicable)
• Shipping or logistics partners
• Exhibition venues or partner organisations (only where necessary)
• Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

Any third parties engaged by us are expected to protect your information appropriately.

5. Artist Information

Artists who voluntarily submit portfolios or other materials acknowledge that selected information may be displayed publicly on our Website or promotional materials if accepted into exhibitions, leasing programmes or representation.

This may include:

• Artist name
• Biography
• Artist statement
• Portfolio images
• Exhibition history
• Website and social media links

Sensitive personal information will never be published without consent.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services
• Maintain business records
• Meet legal obligations
• Resolve disputes
• Enforce our agreements

When information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised where reasonably practicable.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical and organisational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Update your details
• Withdraw consent (where applicable)
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, galleries, social media platforms or partner organisations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. Users are encouraged to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is intended for adults and professionals within the art community.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 18.

If we become aware that such information has been collected inadvertently, we will delete it as soon as reasonably practicable.

11. International Visitors

If you access our Website from outside India, you understand that your information may be processed and stored in India or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

12. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

The updated version will always be available on this page with the revised “Last Updated” date.

Continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:

Indian Art Collective & Leasing (IACL)
Website: www.iaclarts.com
Email: info@iaclarts.com

We will make reasonable efforts to respond to your request in accordance with applicable laws.

Consent

By using this Website, submitting forms, subscribing to updates, or interacting with IACL, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and use of your information as described herein.