PRIVACY POLICY
Publication Date: 03 June 2026
General Provisions
1.1. This Privacy Policy describes how personal information is collected, used, stored, and protected when visitors use the website https://thenorthsouth.com/ (the "Website").
1.2. By using the Website and submitting information through its contact forms, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy.
1.3. Data Controller:
Nina Serova
Email: ns@thenorthsouth.com
1.4. This Privacy Policy applies to all information submitted by visitors through the Website.
Personal Information Collected
The Data Controller may collect and process the following personal information:
* Name;
* Email address;
* Telephone number;
* Any information voluntarily provided by the user in a contact form or message.
The Website is not intended to collect special categories of personal data or biometric data.
3. Purposes of Processing
Personal information may be processed for the following purposes:
* Responding to inquiries submitted through the Website;
* Communicating with users regarding artworks displayed on the Website;
* Providing information about artworks and artistic projects;
* Discussing potential purchases of artworks;
* Arranging payment, delivery, collection, or transfer of artworks;
* Maintaining correspondence with users.
4. Legal Basis for Processing
Personal information is processed on the basis of:
* The user's consent;
* The user's voluntary submission of information through the Website;
* The legitimate interest of responding to inquiries and communicating with users regarding artworks and services requested by them.
Providing personal information is voluntary.
How Personal Information Is Processed
5.1. Personal information may be processed using automated and non-automated methods.
5.2. The Website is built and operated using the Tilda Publishing platform, which may process submitted information for technical purposes.
5.3. Messages submitted through Website forms are delivered to the Data Controller's email address and are used solely for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
5.4. Reasonable technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
Third-Party Services and Data Sharing
Personal information may be processed by third-party service providers where necessary for the operation of the Website.
Such providers may include:
* Website hosting providers;
* Tilda Publishing;
* Email service providers;
* Technical service providers supporting Website functionality.
Personal information is shared only to the extent necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Personal information is never sold to third parties.
Data Retention
Personal information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable legal obligations.
When personal information is no longer required, it will be securely deleted.
Your Rights
Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:
* Request access to your personal information;
* Request correction of inaccurate information;
* Request deletion of your personal information;
* Restrict or object to processing;
* Withdraw consent at any time;
* Lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.
Withdrawal of Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting:
ns@thenorthsouth.com
Upon receipt of such request, personal information will no longer be processed unless another lawful basis for processing applies.
Contact Information
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy or the processing of personal information may be directed to:
ns@thenorthsouth.com
Changes to This Privacy Policy
The Data Controller reserves the right to amend this Privacy Policy at any time.
The current version will always be available at:
https://thenorthsouth.com/privacy