Last updated: 27.12.2025
1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and protected when you visit or interact with Artwork Gallery (“we”, “our”, “the Website”).
Artwork Gallery is an independent online publication focused on curated artist interviews and features.
The Website is operated by Anna Ponomarenko as an individual project.
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other international privacy regulations.
2. Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following types of personal data:
a) Data you provide voluntarily
When you contact us or apply for a publication feature via contact or submission forms (Google Forms, WordPress forms or Gravity Forms), we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Website / portfolio links
- Biography, CV, or artist statements
- Images, artworks, or videos you submit
- Any additional information you choose to provide
b) Payment information
Payments for publications are processed securely by Stripe.
We do not store or have access to your full payment card details. Stripe may collect:
- Billing name
- Payment method details
- Transaction data
Stripe processes this data according to its own Privacy Policy.
c) Automatically collected data
When you visit the Website, we may collect certain technical information automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This data is collected through analytics and cookie-based technologies.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
We process personal data for the following purposes:
- Reviewing and curating artist submissions
- Communicating with applicants and contributors
- Processing payments and managing publications
- Website analytics and performance improvement
- Marketing communications (only if you explicitly opt in)
- Affiliate tracking and attribution (where applicable)
4. Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate the Website efficiently:
a) Payment processing
- Stripe – payment processing and fraud prevention
b) Analytics
- Google Analytics – website traffic analysis
c) Forms and communication
- Google Forms, WordPress Forms or Gravity Forms – submission and contact management
d) Affiliate and advertising partners
We may participate in affiliate or advertising programs operated by third parties, including but not limited to:
- ShareASale / FlexOffers (e.g. Fine Art America)
- CJ Affiliate (e.g. Blick Art Materials)
- Impact (e.g. Domestika)
These partners may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to attribute referrals.
5. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this Website are affiliate links.
This means that if you click on certain links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate links help support the operation of Artwork Gallery and allow us to continue publishing curated content.
We only recommend products, services, or platforms that we believe are relevant to artists and creatives.
6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure proper Website functionality
- Analyze traffic and user behavior
- Track affiliate referrals
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell or rent your personal data.
Personal data may be shared only with trusted service providers (such as payment processors or analytics providers) strictly for the purposes described in this Policy and in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy
- Comply with legal, accounting, or reporting requirements
Submitted artworks and interview materials may be retained as part of published content unless removal is requested.
9. Your Rights (GDPR)
If you are located in the EU, EEA, or UK, you have the right to:
- Request access to your personal data
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
- Request data portability
To exercise your rights, please contact us at:
[email protected]
10. International Users
Artwork Gallery operates globally, and your data may be processed outside your country of residence.
We take appropriate measures to ensure that personal data is protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
12. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Artwork Gallery
Email: [email protected]