Privacy Policy

Introduction

Southwest Galleries ("we," "us," or "our") operates SouthwestGalleries.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. If you disagree with its terms, please discontinue use of the Site.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Subscribe to our email newsletter
• Submit a gallery, museum, or cultural venue listing
• Submit an event listing
• Contact us via email

This information may include your name, email address, business name, website URL, and phone number.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information may be collected automatically, including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the dates and times of your visits. This information is used to analyze site traffic and improve user experience.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate and maintain the Site
• Send our monthly email newsletter to subscribers who have opted in
• Review and publish listing and event submissions
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve the Site
• Comply with legal obligations

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to improve your experience. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, though some features of the Site may not function properly without them.

Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting aboutads.info.

Vercel Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to collect anonymous usage data about how visitors interact with the Site. This service collects aggregated, privacy-friendly analytics and does not track individual users across sites or build advertising profiles.

Disclosure of Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: We may share information with third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site (such as email delivery and database hosting), subject to confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal process.
• Protection of Rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of Southwest Galleries, our users, or the public.

Email Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored securely and used solely to send our monthly newsletter. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link included in every email, or by contacting us directly at hello@southwestgalleries.com.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Email subscribers may request deletion of their information at any time by contacting us.

Children's Privacy

The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@southwestgalleries.com.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
hello@southwestgalleries.com
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