PRIVACY POLICY
Last Updated: December 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Valent Vernier LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses personal information from visitors and users of our website,
https://www.valentvernier.com.
COLLECTION OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
Information Collected Directly From You
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, such as when you contact us through a web form, make a purchase, or otherwise communicate with us. This information may include:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Mailing or billing address
- Phone number
- Purchase or inquiry details
You are not required to provide personal information to browse the website, but certain services or transactions may require it.
Information Collected Automatically From Your Device
When you visit our website, certain information is collected automatically through standard technologies such as cookies or similar tools. This information may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and operating system
- Referring website or link
- General location information
- Pages viewed and interactions with the website
These technologies help us operate the website, improve performance, and understand how visitors use the site. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some parts of the website may not function properly.
More information about managing cookies is available at www.allaboutcookies.org.
ART TRANSACTIONS AND COMMISSIONS
In the course of operating as an art dealer, we may collect and process information related to art transactions, including inquiries, pricing discussions, commission arrangements, consignments, and sales details involving artists, collectors, consignors, or buyers.
This information is used solely for the purpose of facilitating and completing art transactions, providing related services, and maintaining accurate business records. We treat transaction-related information as confidential and limit disclosure to parties directly involved in the transaction or to service providers necessary to complete the transaction, such as payment processors or shipping services.
We do not use transaction or commission-related information for marketing purposes, and we do not publicly disclose the identities of buyers, sellers, artists, or consignors unless required by law or expressly agreed upon by the parties involved.
USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We use the personal information we collect to:
- Provide and fulfill products or services
- Respond to inquiries and customer support requests
- Process transactions
- Operate and maintain our website
- Improve website functionality and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not use email marketing campaigns, text message marketing, or promotional communications.
DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may share your personal information with trusted third-party service providers only as necessary to operate our business, such as:
- Website hosting and technical services
- Payment processing services (once selected)
These third parties are permitted to use your information only for the specific services they provide to us.
We may also disclose personal information if required to do so by law, regulation, legal process, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
PAYMENT PROCESSING
Payment information submitted during a transaction is processed securely by a third-party payment processor. We do not store full payment card details. The identity of our payment processor may change over time, and any such provider is required to handle your information in accordance with applicable privacy and security standards.
YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Request access to the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal information
- Request information about how your data is used
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
Email: dealer@valentvernier.com