Privacy Policy
Last Updated: September 2026
Asian Art Research Foundation (“AARF”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) respects the privacy of visitors, clients, collectors, researchers and users of our website, AARfoundation.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we may collect, use, store and protect information when you visit or interact with our website and services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Postal or billing address
- Enquiry details
- Artwork preferences or areas of interest
- Information submitted through contact, enquiry or consultation forms
- Information relating to purchases, transactions or service requests
We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you use our website, such as your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited and general website usage data.
2. How We Use Your Information
AARF may use your information to:
- Respond to enquiries and requests
- Provide information about artworks, exhibitions, research and services
- Process purchases, transactions or other requests
- Arrange shipping or delivery where applicable
- Communicate regarding consultations, artwork enquiries or other services
- Improve our website, services and user experience
- Maintain records relating to transactions and communications
- Send relevant updates, where you have agreed to receive them
- Meet applicable legal, regulatory or security requirements
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
Information may be shared with trusted service providers where reasonably necessary to operate our website or provide requested services. This may include payment providers, shipping partners, technology providers and professional advisers.
Information may also be disclosed where required by applicable law or where necessary to protect the rights, property or security of AARF, our users or others.
4. Cookies and Analytics
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality, understand website usage and enhance visitor experience.
You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of parts of the website.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical and organisational measures to protect personal information. However, no method of transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
6. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. AARF is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or policies of external websites. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of those websites before providing personal information.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including legal, accounting, administrative and operational requirements.
8. Your Rights
Depending on applicable law, you may have rights relating to your personal information, including the right to request access, correction or deletion of certain information held by us.
To make a request regarding your information, please contact us using the details provided on our website.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
AARF may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any revised version will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your information, please contact:
Asian Art Research Foundation
Website: AARfoundation.com
Email: info@aarfoundation.com
