Last Updated: September 1, 2026

Gallery de Boer – Fine Art, (referred to below as “the Gallery”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) operates the website www.gallerydeboer.com and manages our physical gallery showroom located in Owen Sound, Ontario. We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our clients, visitors, and artists in compliance with Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, submit art for evaluation, or visit our physical location. This may include:

• Contact Information: Your name, billing address, shipping address, email address, and telephone number.
• Financial Information: Payment card numbers, transaction history, and billing records processed via our secure third-party processors (e.g., Moneris).
• Artist Information: Portfolios, biographies, social insurance numbers (SIN) or business tax IDs for consignment payout and tax reporting purposes.
• Digital and Usage Data: IP addresses, cookie identifiers, and browsing activity collected automatically through website cookies.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
The Gallery uses your data strictly for reasonable commercial purposes related to our fine art operations, including to:

• Process purchases, issue invoices, and arrange secure packaging and artwork delivery.
• Distribute email newsletters regarding upcoming exhibitions, opening receptions, and featured artist profiles (only where explicit consent is given).
• Administer artist consignment agreements and process payout remittances.
• Screen orders for potential risk or fraud and optimize our online browsing experience.

DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES
We do not sell or trade your personal information. We only share your data with essential third-party service providers who assist in our operations, such as:

• Secure payment gateways and e-commerce processors.
• Art couriers and shipping companies (e.g., Canada Post, specialized art handlers) to deliver purchased works.
• Professional art valuation or restoration contractors, if explicitly requested by you.

DATA SECURITY AND RETENTION
We implement industry-standard physical, electronic, and administrative safeguards to protect your personal data from unauthorized access or disclosure. Physical invoices or financial transactions are retained only for the legally mandated period required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for tax audit purposes, typically seven years.

YOUR RIGHTS & ACCESS
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you, request corrections to inaccurate data, or withdraw your consent to receive promotional emails at any time.

CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions or to file a privacy request, please contact our Privacy Officer (Owner, Ron de Boer) at:
Gallery de Boer – Fine Art
Attn: Ron de boer – Owner/Curator
Upstairs, 969 – Second Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2H5
Email: info@gallerydeboer.ca
Phone: (519) 376-7914