Who is responsible for your personal data?

The entity responsible for your personal data is:
Mack Art Foundation
38 Huron Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222
info@mackartfoundation.org

When do we collect personal data and how do we use it?

Wherever practical, we will inform you before collecting your personal information. Some data, such as certain cookie and security-camera data described below, is collected passively when you visit our website or premises. We collect, store, and process information about you, such as your name, email address, phone number, mailing address, IP address, and sometimes job title, in the following situations:

1. When artists and suppliers work with us
   When you deliver products or services to MAF, or sell works through us, we collect the data needed to stay in contact with you and to handle the transaction efficiently (for example, in connection with invoices). We also process your personal information where required by law (for example, for tax purposes). We collect the minimum data needed, such as your name, address, phone number, email address, and, solely in connection with a transaction, your bank account information. We use trusted third-party systems to store this data and to process invoices; these parties alone receive your data and store it on our behalf.
   
   

2. When donors, members, and program participants engage with us
   When you make a donation, become a member or patron, express interest in an artist, participate in an event, or use any other services we provide, we collect a range of data in order to manage your relationship with MAF and maintain accurate records of your giving and participation. We collect only essential data, such as your name, address, phone number, email address, art-related interests, and a history of your previous donations, purchases, and event participation. This data is stored within a trusted third-party donor management system. Donations may also be processed by third-party payment providers, who receive only the information necessary to process your gift.
   
   

3. When you subscribe to our newsletter
   If you wish to subscribe to the newsletter from MAF, we ask for your consent to process your name and email address. This information is not used for any other purpose. We use a broadcast system to send our newsletter, and that third party alone receives your personal information as a data processor for MAF. This provider offers tracking and analysis of certain features to help us improve our communications; this additional data is used solely for that purpose and is not shared with any other third parties.
   
   

4. When you send a job or residency application
   If you apply for a position or residency at MAF and submit your application, CV, portfolio, or similar materials, we process this information, including your personal data, in order to evaluate your application. If the application was submitted in connection with an announced opening, we keep the data until the application and selection process has been completed. Applications are not saved for future openings, and we therefore invite you to apply to each opportunity as it is announced.
   
   

5. Camera surveillance
   If you visit MAF's premises, we may collect information about you through security camera surveillance. Monitoring is carried out in accordance with applicable law. Where a third party hosts this footage, that party alone receives your personal data and processes it on behalf of MAF.
   
   

6. Invitations to events
   We invite you as a guest to exhibition openings, open studios, and other events if you have signed up to receive invitations, and in some cases because you have previously collaborated with MAF. For this purpose, we have registered your name, title, email address, telephone number, and address. Your personal data is stored on a third-party server, and this party alone saves your data on our behalf. We use a broadcast system to send electronic invitations, and this third party receives your name and email address to process data on behalf of MAF.
   
   

7. Contacting MAF
   When you contact MAF, whether by email or physical letter, we archive your inquiry and the response you receive. This is to document that we have addressed your inquiry.
   
   

8. Photography and recordings
   We sometimes photograph and film in our spaces in connection with public events, such as opening receptions and open studios. You may be filmed or photographed at these events, but we strive to do so at an appropriate distance so that individuals are difficult to recognize in the recorded materials. We may occasionally use these photos or video recordings on our website and social media channels for marketing purposes.
   Personal data is only processed and stored when it has been willingly shared, such as in connection with a donation, purchase, participation in an event, subscription to our newsletter, or when you contact us by phone or email, except for the limited passive collection (cookies and security-camera footage) described in this Policy.
   Please note that in some cases you are required to share personal data, such as your name, address, phone number, and email address, as this data may be necessary to process a donation or complete a transaction. We cannot enter into such an arrangement if you do not agree to share this data with us.

3. Collection of personal data on our website via cookies
   We use cookies on our website. You can read more about our use of cookies in our Cookie Policy, which you can find below.
   The processing of personal data we collect through cookies is based on your consent, which you give the first time you visit our website. You can read more about the terms of consent in section 8 below.
   
   The purpose of using information collected through cookies is to analyze how our website is used and to provide you with the best possible user experience.
   
   

4. On what grounds do we process your personal data?
   We process your personal data as outlined above on the following grounds:
   Your consent.
   The processing being necessary in order to honor an arrangement with you, or to take steps requested by you prior to entering into such an arrangement.
   The processing being necessary in order to fulfill our legal obligations.
   The processing being necessary to pursue the legitimate interests of MAF or a third party, except where such interests are overridden by your interests or fundamental rights and freedoms requiring the protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child.
   
   

5. Are we allowed to send you marketing material?
   We would like to send you communications that are of interest to you, including news about our artists, exhibitions, and events. However, we will only do so if you have given us permission and have opted in to receive such material. You are always free to opt out. If you no longer wish to receive communications from us, please email us at info@mackartfoundation.org or use the unsubscribe link included in our emails.
   
   

6. When do we share your personal data?
   We may share your personal data under certain circumstances. Your personal data may be shared with: (i) service providers with whom we work in order to deliver the services related to your association with MAF (including providers of donor management, payment processing, marketing, and support services); (ii) other third parties in connection with the sale or purchase of works; or (iii) legal authorities where required by law.
   Your data will only be shared to the extent, and with the parties, necessary to provide the service in question, for example in connection with the creation of a profile in our donor management system. We do not sell your personal data.
   
   

7. How long do we store your personal data?
   MAF stores your personal data for as long as necessary to provide the services requested, to serve a justified purpose (such as maintaining donor and supplier records), or to meet the requirements of applicable law, including tax regulations that require records to be retained for a number of years. We review and remove or amend personal data on an ongoing basis, deleting data that has served the purpose for which it was stored.
   
   

8. Consent
   When you use our website, services, and functions, we may in some cases collect and process your personal information on the basis of your consent.
   Please be aware that you can withdraw your consent at any time by unsubscribing from our newsletters and invitations or by contacting us directly (see contact information in section 12 below).
   If you withdraw your consent, we will stop processing your personal information, unless we are obliged to continue processing or storing it for other reasons, for example as required by law.
   Withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing that took place before the withdrawal.
   If you withdraw your consent, you may not be able to fully use the features we offer on our website.
   
   

9. What are your rights?
   You are entitled to an overview of the personal data that MAF stores about you, subject to certain exceptions provided by law. Should you want to access this personal data, you can request it by contacting us at info@mackartfoundation.org.
   You have the right to access the personal data we process about you. Should this data prove to be incorrect or misleading, you are entitled to request that we amend or delete it. Furthermore, you are always free to object to further processing of your data and/or to request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
   Upon your request, we will delete the personal information we have recorded about you without undue delay, unless the processing is required on another basis, for example to establish a legal claim or to respond to an inquiry from you.
   In connection with inquiries regarding your rights, we ask you to provide us with sufficient information to allow us to process your inquiry, including your full name and email address, so that we can identify you and respond to your request. We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible and no later than 30 days after we have received your request.
   If you are located in the European Economic Area and disagree with the way we process your personal information, you may also lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country of residence. If you are located elsewhere, please feel free to contact us directly so that we can address your concern.
   
   

10. Your U.S. state privacy rights
    Depending on where you live in the United States, you may have additional rights under your state's privacy laws, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to request access to or deletion of your personal information, and the right to be free from discrimination for exercising these rights. MAF does not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@mackartfoundation.org, and we will respond as required by applicable law.
    
    

11. Links to other websites
    Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the content of other websites (third-party websites) or for the practices of such third parties regarding the collection and processing of personal data. When you visit a third-party website, please read the site owner's privacy policy and other relevant policies.
    
    

12. What happens when we change our Privacy Policy?
    We reserve the right to change this Privacy Policy due to significant changes in the law, new technical solutions, new or improved features, or improvements to our website. The date of the latest revision appears at the top of this page.
    
    

13. Questions?
    You are more than welcome to contact us with questions regarding our Privacy Policy or with requests to delete or update the personal data we store and process:
    Mack Art Foundation
    38 Huron Street, Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222
    info@mackartfoundation.org
    
    

    Cookie Policy
    This Cookie Policy was last revised on July 28, 2026.
    
    Cookies are used on practically all websites, and in many cases they are necessary to provide a service. A cookie is a passive file that cannot collect information from your device, spread computer viruses, or install other malware.
    MAF's Cookie Policy explains our use of cookies and how you can remove them.
    
    

    What is a cookie?
    A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) so that the device can be recognized. Cookies can be used to compile statistics about how a website is used and to optimize its content. A cookie is a passive file and cannot collect information from your device or spread viruses or other malware.
    
    Some cookies are placed by parties other than the one appearing in your browser's address bar (so-called third parties). These may deliver ordinary content, but can also include analytics tools or embedded media.
    
    Some cookies are only stored on your device for as long as your browser is open (session cookies). Others are stored for a longer period (persistent cookies). When you revisit a website, a new session cookie is created, while persistent cookies are typically renewed.
    
    Cookies on MAF's website
    We use cookies to understand how our website is used. This statistical information is anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual users.
    
    The following types of cookies are used on MAF's website:
    Google Analytics: Used to compile visitor statistics, including identifying which pages are of most interest to users of the website.
    
    Type: first-party cookie. Storage period: up to 2 years.
    YouTube:
    Used to register views of videos embedded on the website (which are also included in the viewing statistics for that video on YouTube), as well as your display settings. Type: third-party cookie.
    Social media: Used by platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to compile viewer statistics and remember your preferences when their content is embedded on our website. Type: third-party cookie.
    Website platform: Our website platform (Framer) may set cookies to register and remember your settings and to keep the site functioning as you use it. Type: first-party cookies.
    
    

    How to remove or avoid cookies
    How you delete or block cookies depends on your browser. On most computers, cookies can be deleted using the [CTRL] + [SHIFT] + [Delete] shortcut. If this does not work, or if you use a different device, you can find instructions for each browser in its settings or help menu, including for:
    - Google Chrome
    - Safari
    - Mozilla Firefox
    - Microsoft Edge
    - Opera
    
    

    Why do we inform you about cookies?
    Applicable law and industry standards require websites to inform users about the cookies placed on their devices and, where required, to obtain their consent. This policy is provided to meet those requirements and to be transparent with you about our practices.
    
    Questions?
    You are more than welcome to contact us with questions regarding our Cookie Policy:
    Mack Art Foundation
    info@mackartfoundation.org