GlasGogh (“we”, “us”, “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you visit our website or contact us.
This policy complies with the UK GDPR and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. Who We Are
GlasGogh is a creative art business based in Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Our website showcases artwork, exhibitions, and allows visitors to get in touch with us.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, you can contact us via the details provided on our website.
2. What Personal Data We Collect
a) Contact Data
When you contact us via a contact form or email, we may collect:
Your name
Your email address
Any information you include in your message
This data is used only to respond to your enquiry.
b) Website Usage Data
When you browse our website, we may automatically collect:
IP address (anonymised where possible)
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on the site
This data helps us understand how our website is used and improve it.
c) Cookies
Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions properly and to analyse website traffic.
More details are provided in the Cookies section below.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data only where there is a lawful basis to do so, including:
To respond to enquiries and messages
To operate and maintain our website
To improve user experience and website performance
To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell or rent your data to third parties.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under GDPR, we process your data based on:
Consent – when you submit a contact form or accept cookies
Legitimate interest – to operate and improve our website
Legal obligation – where required by law
5. Embedded Content and Third-Party Services
Pages on this website may include embedded content (e.g. videos or social media posts). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These third-party websites may:
Collect data about you
Use cookies
Track your interaction with their content
We currently use or may use:
Instagram
Facebook
- TikTok
Each platform has its own privacy policy, and we encourage you to review them separately.
6. Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to help the website function properly.
a) Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly (e.g. security, page navigation).
b) Analytics Cookies
We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use our site.
Data collected is anonymised and used for statistical purposes only.
You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings.
7. Who Has Access to Your Data
Access to your personal data is limited to:
The website owner / administrator
Trusted service providers where necessary (e.g. website hosting)
All parties are required to handle your data securely and lawfully.
8. Data Storage and Security
Our website is hosted on secure servers within the EU/UK
We use SSL/HTTPS encryption
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data
In the event of a data breach, we will take immediate steps to minimise risk and comply with legal reporting obligations.
9. How Long We Keep Your Data
Contact form data is kept only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry
Analytics data is retained in anonymised form
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time (see Section 10).
10.Your Rights Under GDPR
You have the right to:
Access your personal data
Request correction of inaccurate data
Request deletion of your data
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.
11. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
12. Legal Disclosure
We may disclose personal data if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests from public authorities.
Any such disclosure will be made in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The latest version will always be available on our website.