Privacy Policy

Effective Date: March 05, 2026

At the Sebastian Mader Studio Archive, we understand that the acquisition of fine art is a private matter. We are committed to protecting the personal information and provenance data of our collectors with the highest level of integrity and discretion.

This Privacy Policy describes how Sebastian Mader Studio LLC (the "Studio", "we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit, interact with our services, or complete an acquisition at sebastianmaderstudio.com.

1. COLLECTION OF INFORMATION

To facilitate the placement of works into private collections and ensure secure delivery, we collect the following categories of information:

  • Contact & Acquisition Details: Full name, billing address, shipping address, and verified email.

  • Transaction Information: Payment confirmations and order history. Note: All financial processing is handled via secure, encrypted third-party partners; the Studio does not store full credit card numbers on our servers.

  • Provenance Data: Information regarding your collection history and preferences to provide a tailored archival experience.

  • Technical Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interaction with the Site (Usage Data) via cookies and pixels to optimize the viewing experience for high-resolution imagery.

2. USE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

We utilize your information strictly for the following Studio functions:

  • Fulfillment of Works: To produce, authenticate, and securely ship your specific Studio Editions.

  • Provenance & Certification: To maintain an accurate record of edition numbers and ensure the validity of Certificates of Authenticity.

  • Collector Communications: To provide updates on transit, installation advice, or private notifications regarding premiere archival releases.

  • Security: To protect against fraudulent transactions and maintain the integrity of our limited editions.

3. DISCLOSURE TO THIRD PARTIES

We do not sell, rent, or trade collector lists to third parties. Information is shared only with essential service partners:

  • Fulfillment Partners: Specialized fine-art couriers and archival printing facilities.

  • Platform Operations: Shopify and secure payment gateways required to process acquisitions.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights and safety of the Studio and its collectors.

4. DATA RETENTION & SECURITY

The security of your data is paramount. We implement industry-standard encryption and security protocols. We retain acquisition history for as long as necessary to provide ongoing provenance support and ensure the long-term validity of your Certificates of Authenticity.

5. COLLECTOR RIGHTS

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access the personal information we hold, request the correction of inaccurate data, or request the deletion of your personal data (subject to legal or archival requirements). You may opt-out of communications at any time.

6. INTERNATIONAL TRANSFERS

As a United States-based studio, your data may be processed in the U.S. We ensure that all international data transfers comply with recognized legal mechanisms and provide adequate protection for our global collectors.

7. CONTACT & INQUIRIES

For questions regarding our privacy practices or to exercise your data rights, please contact the Studio directly:

Sebastian Mader Studio LLC Email: archive@sebastianmaderstudio.com Address: 16 Canterbury Lane, Summit, NJ 07901 USA