Privacy & Cookies

1. Data Controller

Claus Michael Jochner (artist name: Claus Vamvakidis)
Consell de Cent 294, 2-1
08007 Barcelona, Spain
Email: info@vamvakidis-art.com

2. Personal Data

When visitors contact me by email or telephone, I process the personal information they voluntarily provide, such as their name, contact details and message.

Technical information, including IP addresses, may also be processed in server logs for security and website operation.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis

Personal data is processed to respond to enquiries about artworks, exhibitions and potential purchases, to fulfil any resulting agreements and legal obligations, and to maintain website security.

The legal bases are pre-contractual or contractual measures, compliance with legal obligations and legitimate interests, as applicable.

4. Data Storage and Recipients

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the relevant purpose or as required by law.

Hosting and other technical service providers may process data where necessary to operate the website or provide communication services. The website is hosted by IONOS.

5. Cookies and Local Storage

This website may use technically necessary cookies or similar browser storage to support its functionality, including the age confirmation system used for certain artworks.

Non-essential cookies, if introduced, will be subject to the applicable information and consent requirements.

6. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you may request access to, rectification or erasure of your personal data, restriction of processing, data portability or object to processing, where applicable.

Please contact info@vamvakidis-art.com to exercise your rights.

You may also lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD): www.aepd.es.

7. International Transfers and Automated Decisions

Any transfers of personal data outside the European Economic Area must be subject to appropriate legal safeguards.

No automated decisions producing legal or similarly significant effects are made through this website.

8. Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated to reflect changes in the website or applicable legislation.