Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to The Sanctuary. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your data when you visit our website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

When you contact us through our contact form, we collect:

• Your name
• Email address
• Subject and message content

2.2 Tadema Atlas Discovery Data

When you use the Tadema Atlas to "behold" or "witness" an artwork, we may collect:

• Artwork identification (Opus number and title)
• Location verification data (Museum name and city)
• Volunteer sighting notes
• Date of sighting
• An anonymous user ID (stored locally on your device)

Note: Any information you provide in sighting notes may be displayed publicly to help other researchers and visitors find these works.

2.3 Geolocation (Atlas App Only)

The Tadema Atlas asks for permission to access your device's precise location. This is used solely to:

• Show your position on the museum map
• Calculate your distance to the nearest masterpiece
• Allow you to verify your presence at a museum

We do not store a history of your real-time movements. Your coordinates are used only during your active session.

2.4 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• IP address (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries and communications
• Improve our website and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Prevent fraud and enhance security

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use minimal cookies to ensure the website functions properly. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. You can control cookies through your browser settings.

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• With your explicit consent
• To comply with legal obligations
• To protect our rights and safety

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

7. Your Rights

You 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 communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at sanctuary@alma-tadema.art

8. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: sanctuary@alma-tadema.art
Contact Page: /contact