Privacy Policy

Aug, 2 2023

Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Macklowe Art & Architecture ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website, macklowespace.com. We are committed to respecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about the data we handle. This policy applies to all visitors to our site, regardless of location.

Information We Collect

As an informational blog, we do not collect personal information through registration forms or databases. However, certain data is automatically gathered when you visit our website:

IP address and geographic location (derived from IP)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Referring website or search engine
Cookies and similar tracking technologies

How We Use Information

The information collected is used solely for the following purposes:

To understand how visitors interact with our content
To improve the user experience and website performance
To analyse traffic patterns and content popularity
To ensure the website functions correctly

We do not use this data to identify individuals, nor do we sell or share personal information for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and analyse site usage.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: Necessary for website functionality
Performance cookies: Help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., Google Analytics)
Advertising cookies: Used by third-party networks to show relevant ads (optional and non-essential)

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services to support our website operations. These services may collect data independently under their own privacy policies:

Google Analytics: Tracks anonymous usage patterns to improve content
Google AdSense: Displays advertisements based on site content and visitor interests
Cloudflare: Provides security and performance optimisation

We do not control these services and encourage you to review their privacy policies:

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to use industry-standard practices.

Your Rights

Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the following rights:

The right to be informed about how your data is used
The right to access any personal data we hold about you
The right to request deletion of your data
The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
The right to withdraw consent where applicable

To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within one month. Please note that we do not store personal data in databases, so most requests relate to cookies or server logs, which are automatically deleted after a set period.

Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such data, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Theodore Wilkinson
Canadian War Museum
1 Vimy Place
Ottawa, ON K1A 0M8
Canada
Email: [email protected]