Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 31, 2026

The Allan Houser website (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and safeguarding the personal information you provide while visiting our website.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your information. By using this website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you contact us through our website, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:

  • Name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number (if provided)
  • Organization or company (if applicable)
  • Any information you include in your message

Providing this information is entirely voluntary.

Information Collected Automatically

Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages viewed
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Time spent on pages
  • General website usage statistics

This information is collected through standard server logs and website analytics tools.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics to better understand how visitors interact with our website and to improve the overall user experience.

Google Analytics may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited
  • Navigation paths
  • Session duration
  • Device and browser information
  • Approximate geographic location
  • IP address (which may be anonymized where applicable)

Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect this information.

You may learn more about Google’s privacy practices by visiting Google’s Privacy Policy.

You may also opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provided by Google.

Google Search Console

We use Google Search Console to monitor and improve our website’s visibility and performance in Google Search.

Search Console provides aggregated website information such as:

  • Search queries
  • Search impressions
  • Click-through rates
  • Indexed pages
  • Website performance
  • Technical search diagnostics

Google Search Console does not provide personally identifiable information about individual website visitors.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Remember visitor preferences
  • Analyze website traffic
  • Measure website performance
  • Support Google Analytics
  • Enhance your browsing experience

Most web browsers allow you to disable or manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the website.

How We Use Your Information

Information collected through this website may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide information about Allan Houser, exhibitions, collections, educational resources, or related services
  • Improve website content and usability
  • Analyze website performance
  • Maintain website security
  • Diagnose technical issues
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating this website, including:

  • Website hosting providers
  • Website maintenance providers
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Search Console
  • Technical support providers

These providers receive only the information necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law or when necessary to protect our legal rights or the safety of others.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including museums, galleries, educational organizations, social media platforms, online artwork marketplaces, donation platforms, event registration services, and other external resources.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of these third-party websites or services. We encourage visitors to review the privacy policies of any external websites they visit.

If you choose to purchase artwork, make a donation, register for an event, subscribe to a newsletter, or otherwise interact with a third-party platform linked from this website, your information will be collected and processed according to that third party’s privacy policy and terms of service, not this Privacy Policy.

Data Security

We implement commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

While we strive to protect your information, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. Accordingly, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

This website is intended for a general audience and is not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal information
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Request additional information regarding how your data is processed

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided on our Contact page.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our website, legal requirements, or privacy practices.

Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Continued use of this website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please contact us through the Contact page available on this website.

Contact Form Privacy Notice

Privacy Notice: Information submitted through our contact form is used solely to respond to your inquiry, communicate with you regarding your request, and provide information related to Allan Houser, exhibitions, collections, educational resources, or other services associated with this website. We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information for marketing purposes.

By submitting the contact form, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection and processing of your information as described herein.