Binnie Held Beckerman (“Binnie Held Beckerman,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when visiting and using
https://binnieheldbeckerman.com/ (the “Website”).
This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and protect it, when we may share it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.
By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, information collected automatically when you use the Website, and information received from third parties.
Information You Provide
You may provide personal information when you:
- Contact the studio by email
- Submit the contact form
- Request information about artwork
- Submit an exhibition or gallery inquiry
- Submit a press or media inquiry
- Request a studio visit
- Send a general inquiry
- Request information relating to an artwork, exhibition, biography, CV, or media resource
Depending on how you interact with the Website, the information you provide may include:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Mobile or telephone number
- Country, city, or location
- The subject or reason for your inquiry
- Information contained in your message
- Information about an artwork, exhibition, acquisition, studio visit, or media request
- Any other information you voluntarily choose to provide
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the Website unless it is reasonably necessary for your inquiry.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically by your browser, device, hosting provider, analytics tools, security services, or other technologies.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device type
- Operating system
- Referring website or page
- Pages visited
- Approximate geographic location derived from IP address
- Date and time of access
- Website interaction information
- Technical and diagnostic information
We may use cookies, pixels, tags, analytics tools, or similar technologies to operate, secure, analyze, and improve the Website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:
- To respond to inquiries and requests
- To communicate with you regarding artwork, acquisitions, exhibitions, press, or studio visits
- To arrange or facilitate private studio visits
- To provide information about artworks or availability
- To respond to journalists, writers, curators, galleries, collectors, and other professional contacts
- To provide requested biographies, artist statements, CVs, media resources, or other materials
- To operate, maintain, and improve the Website
- To monitor Website performance and functionality
- To protect the Website against fraud, abuse, unauthorized access, or security threats
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or legitimate legal requests
- To protect our rights, property, safety, and the rights and safety of others
We do not use your personal information for purposes that are incompatible with the purposes described in this Privacy Policy unless we provide an additional notice where required.
3. Contact Form Information
When you submit information through the Website’s contact form, the information you provide may be transmitted to the studio through email, a form-processing service, a website hosting provider, or another service used to operate the Website.
We use this information to respond to your inquiry and to conduct the related studio or professional communication.
Please understand that email and internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed to be completely secure.
4. Email Communications
When you contact the studio by email, we may retain your email address, the contents of your communication, attachments, and related correspondence for as long as reasonably necessary to respond to your inquiry, maintain business records, manage ongoing communications, or comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell your email address.
Unless otherwise stated at the time of collection, submitting an inquiry does not automatically subscribe you to a marketing mailing list.
5. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website may use cookies and similar technologies.
Cookies are small files placed on your device that can help websites remember information, maintain functionality, understand usage, and improve user experience.
Depending on the tools used on the Website, cookies or similar technologies may be used for:
- Essential Website functionality
- Security and fraud prevention
- Analytics and performance measurement
- Remembering preferences
- Understanding how visitors use the Website
- Improving Website content and functionality
Some cookies may be placed by third-party service providers that support Website functionality, analytics, security, or other services.
You can usually control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Where legally required, certain non-essential tracking technologies will only be used after obtaining the required consent.
6. Analytics and Third-Party Services
The Website may use third-party services to provide hosting, security, analytics, communications, form processing, embedded content, social media functionality, or other Website services.
These third parties may process information according to their own privacy policies and terms.
Depending on the services actually enabled on the Website, third parties may include:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Form-processing providers
- Website analytics providers
- Security and anti-spam services
- Email service providers
- Social media platforms
- Embedded-content providers
We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of applicable third-party services for information about their independent data practices.
7. Social Media Links
The Website may contain links to social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.
If you click a social media link, you will leave the Website and interact with the third party directly. Those platforms may collect information about you according to their own privacy policies.
We do not control the privacy practices of external social media platforms.
8. Downloadable Resources
The Website may provide downloadable resources such as an artist statement, biography, curriculum vitae, media kit, or other professional materials.
Downloading or accessing these resources may involve technical information being recorded by the Website, hosting provider, or related infrastructure.
We do not require personal information solely for downloading a resource unless the Website specifically states otherwise.
9. Artwork Inquiries and Acquisitions
If you contact the studio regarding the acquisition of an artwork, we may collect and use information necessary to respond to your inquiry and facilitate the potential transaction.
This may include your name, contact information, location, artwork interests, correspondence, and information necessary to coordinate availability, viewing, delivery, payment, or other transaction-related matters.
Payment information should only be submitted through an appropriate secure payment or transaction service where applicable. We do not intend to collect or store full payment card information through the Website’s general contact form.
10. How We Share Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
We may disclose personal information to service providers and other third parties when reasonably necessary to operate the Website or fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
These may include providers that support:
- Website hosting and infrastructure
- Email and communications
- Contact forms
- Website analytics
- Security and fraud prevention
- Technical maintenance
- Professional or administrative services
- Payment or transaction processing, where applicable
We may also disclose information:
- When required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request
- When necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety
- To investigate fraud, abuse, security incidents, or unlawful activity
- In connection with a business transfer, reorganization, sale, or similar transaction, where applicable
Third-party service providers may process information under their own agreements and privacy policies.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining legitimate business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, protecting the Website, and complying with legal obligations.
Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and the reason it was collected.
When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary, we may delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it, subject to applicable legal and operational requirements.
12. Data Security
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, misuse, or destruction.
However, no website, electronic transmission, storage system, or method of communication can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
You should use appropriate caution when transmitting information over the internet.
13. Children’s Privacy
The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we learn that personal information from a child under 13 has been collected inadvertently, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information.
If you believe a child has provided personal information through the Website, please contact us using the information below.
14. Your Privacy Choices and Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights concerning your personal information.
These rights may include the right to:
- Request access to personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Request deletion of personal information, subject to applicable exceptions
- Request information about how your personal information is collected and used
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities
- Request portability of certain personal information
- Opt out of certain forms of sale or sharing of personal information where applicable
- Exercise applicable privacy rights without unlawful discrimination
Privacy rights vary by jurisdiction and are subject to legal exceptions and limitations.
To exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the email address provided below. We may need to verify your identity before completing certain requests.
15. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident and applicable California privacy law applies to our processing of your personal information, you may have additional rights regarding your personal information, including rights to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain forms of sale or sharing, subject to applicable exceptions.
California residents may submit qualifying privacy requests by contacting us at:
studio@binniebeckerman.com
We will process qualifying requests in accordance with applicable California law.
We do not sell personal information for monetary consideration.
Where applicable law provides a right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information, you may exercise that right using the methods made available by the Website or by contacting us directly.
16. European Economic Area, United Kingdom, and Other Jurisdictions
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with applicable data-protection laws, additional rights and requirements may apply.
Where applicable, personal information may be processed on the basis of:
- Your consent
- The performance of a contract or steps taken at your request
- Compliance with a legal obligation
- Our legitimate interests, provided those interests do not override your applicable rights
Where required by law, you may have rights including access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, portability, and withdrawal of consent.
You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
17. International Data Transfers
Because the Website and its service providers may operate across different countries, your personal information may be processed or stored in a country other than the country in which you live.
Where required by applicable law, we will use appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.
18. Third-Party Websites
The Website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties, including galleries, social media platforms, publications, and other external websites.
This Privacy Policy applies only to
https://binnieheldbeckerman.com/ and does not apply to third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.
19. Do Not Track and Similar Signals
Some browsers may transmit “Do Not Track” or similar privacy preference signals.
Because browser standards and legal requirements may vary, the Website may not respond to every type of signal in the same manner.
Where applicable law requires us to recognize a legally valid universal opt-out or similar privacy signal, we will process that signal in accordance with applicable requirements and the technologies actually used on the Website.
20. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes to the Website, our practices, applicable law, or the services we use.
When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to remain informed about how we handle personal information.
21. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise an applicable privacy right, or have a privacy-related concern, please contact:
Binnie Held Beckerman
North Haven, New York
Email: studio@binnieheldbeckerman.com
Last Updated: September 6, 2026