Legal

1. Website Information
Website Name: Abelson Gallery
Website URL: https://www.abelsongallery.com
Legal Entity: Abelson Ventures Ltd.
Registered Address: Church Road, Killiney - Ireland
Email: concierge@abelson.ie
Phone Number: +353 1 233 7520

2. Purpose of the Website
The website "Abelson Gallery" is dedicated to promoting and displaying visual artworks, specifically paintings, created by emerging and independent artists. Its objective is to provide a digital space where art enthusiasts can discover new talents and where artists can gain exposure. The gallery serves both an artistic and commercial function.
The site also includes affiliate links to online art retailers and platforms. When a user clicks on an affiliate link and makes a purchase, Abelson Gallery may receive a commission. These commissions help support the maintenance and further development of the platform.

3. Intellectual Property Rights
3.1 Ownership of Content
All content available on Abelson Gallery, including but not limited to:

Paintings and images
Artist biographies
Website design and layout
Logos and branding
Texts, blog articles, and editorial content

is protected by intellectual property laws and international treaties, and remains the exclusive property of Abelson Gallery or the individual contributing artists (as applicable). Unauthorised reproduction, use, or modification of any content constitutes an infringement and may result in legal action.

3.2 Use of Artworks
Artworks featured on the site are used with the permission of the artists or their representatives. These images may not be downloaded, copied, used, or distributed for any commercial or personal purposes without prior written consent from the copyright owner.

4. Liability Disclaimer
4.1 Website Content
Abelson Gallery makes every effort to ensure that the information published on the website is accurate and up-to-date. However, we do not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or relevance of the content at all times. The content is provided for informational and promotional purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

4.2 Technical Access
Abelson Gallery is not liable for:

Interruptions in service or temporary unavailability of the site
Security vulnerabilities, bugs, or unauthorized intrusions
Damages resulting from the use or inability to use the site, including data loss or software damage

Users are responsible for ensuring their equipment and internet connection are properly secured.

4.3 External Links
The site may contain links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners. Abelson Gallery is not responsible for the content, terms of use, privacy policies, or data processing practices of those external websites. We encourage users to review the policies of any third-party sites they visit.5. Affiliate Disclosure
In accordance with EU consumer protection regulations and the Directive on Unfair Commercial Practices (Directive 2005/29/EC), we disclose that some of the links on Abelson Gallery are affiliate links.
This means:

When users click on certain links and make purchases, Abelson Gallery may earn a commission.
This commission does not affect the price paid by the customer.
We only affiliate with platforms and products we believe in or have vetted as being of high quality.

Affiliate income helps fund the operation of Abelson Gallery and supports featured artists through promotional exposure.

6. Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant)
6.1 Introduction
Gallery is committed to ensuring the protection, confidentiality, and security of your personal data in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), and all applicable national laws.
This Privacy Policy describes how and why we collect, process, and store personal information when you use our website.

6.2 Data Controller
The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
Gallery
Email: dpo@dataprotection.ie
Address: 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28 - Ireland

6.3 What Personal Data We Collect
Depending on your interaction with our website, we may collect the following types of data:

Identification Data: name, surname (only when you submit forms)
Contact Data: email address (e.g., for newsletters or inquiries)
Navigation Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, language preferences
Cookie Data: browsing behavior, referral information, session duration
Technical Data: device information, geographic location (approximate)
Transaction Data: interactions with affiliate links (no payment info is collected directly)

We do not collect sensitive data (e.g., race, religion, health data).

6.4 Legal Basis for Data Processing
Under Article 6 of the GDPR, we process your data on the following bases:

Consent: for newsletter sign-ups and cookie tracking
Contractual necessity: when responding to your direct inquiries
Legal obligation: where data must be retained for compliance
Legitimate interest: for analytics, fraud prevention, and website security

6.5 Use of Collected Data
Your data may be used for the following purposes:

Managing your newsletter subscription
Responding to inquiries submitted via contact forms
Personalizing content and improving user experience
Conducting analytics to understand user behavior and improve site functionality
Tracking affiliate link performance for revenue attribution

6.6 Data Retention Periods
We store personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected:

Newsletter data: Until you unsubscribe
Contact form data: Retained for up to 12 months
Analytics and cookies: Typically retained for 13 months or as specified by provider (e.g., Google)

Data may be retained longer to comply with legal or contractual obligations.6.7 Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:

Access: obtain confirmation of whether your data is processed and access it
Rectify: correct inaccurate or incomplete data
Erase: request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict: limit the processing of your data in certain cases
Object: to processing based on legitimate interests
Data portability: receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Withdraw consent: at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise your rights, contact us at: concierge@abelson.ie

6.8 Data Sharing and Transfers
Your data may be shared with trusted third-party service providers, such as:

Email marketing platforms
Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Hosting providers
Affiliate platforms

All third parties are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR requirements. No personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA) unless adequate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) are in place.

7. Cookies Policy
Abelson Gallery uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience and collect analytics. Upon your first visit, a cookie banner will request your consent for different types of cookies.

7.1 Types of Cookies Used

Essential Cookies: required for the website to function
Preference Cookies: remember user settings and preferences
Analytics Cookies: collect usage data to help us improve the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Marketing/Affiliate Cookies: track clicks and sales from affiliate links

7.2 Cookie Management
You may:

Accept or refuse cookies via the cookie consent banner
Adjust settings in your browser to disable cookies
Delete stored cookies manually

Rejecting non-essential cookies may affect some features of the website.

8. Minors
Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that such data has been inadvertently collected, it will be deleted immediately.

9. Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices and privacy policies are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland.
Any disputes arising from the use of the website or the interpretation of these terms shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts in Ireland.

10. Contact
For any inquiries regarding this legal notice or our privacy practices, you may contact: concierge@abelson.ie

Last updated: 20/04/2025