PRIVACY POLICY | Benchmark Indices for the Art Market

Art Market Research – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: March 2025

1. Introduction Welcome to Art Market Research. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.artmarketresearch.com, including when you purchase services and reports related to our database of auction prices for artworks, collectibles, and antiques.

By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

2. Information We Collect We may collect and process the following data:

Personal Identification Information: Name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details.
Account Information: Username, password, and order history.
Transaction Data: Details of purchases made through our website.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, and operating system.
Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website.

3. How We Use Your Information We use the information collected in the following ways:

To process transactions and provide requested services.
To manage your account and respond to customer inquiries.
To improve our website, services, and customer experience.
To comply with legal obligations.
To send you promotional emails if you have opted in.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data Under UK data protection laws, we rely on the following legal bases for processing your personal data:

Contractual Necessity: We process your personal data to fulfill our contract with you, such as processing purchases and delivering requested services.
Legitimate Interests: We may process your data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, securing our website, and responding to customer inquiries, provided that these interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms.
Consent: Where required, we obtain your explicit consent before processing your data, such as for sending marketing communications. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time.
Legal Obligation: In some cases, we may need to process your data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements, such as tax obligations or fraud prevention.

5. How We Share Your Information We do not sell or rent your personal data. However, we may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in payment processing, data analysis, and website functionality.
Legal Compliance: Authorities if required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Payment Processing We use secure third-party payment processors to handle transactions. We do not store or process your payment card details ourselves.

7. Data Security We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.

8. Data Retention We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

9. Your Rights Under UK data protection laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Object to certain processing of your data.
Withdraw consent for marketing communications.

To exercise your rights, contact us at admin@artmarketresearch.com

10. Communications from Contact Form Submissions If you contact us via our contact page, we reserve the right to send you emails related to our services, including relevant updates and promotional offers. You may opt out of these communications at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

11. Cookies and Tracking Technologies We use cookies to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Us If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: Art Market Research Developments Ltd, 34 Breton House, EC2Y 8DW or admin@artmarketresearch.com.

By using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.