Privacy

Policy

Last updated: June 2026

General provisions

This Privacy Policy describes how I collect, use, store, and protect the personal data of users of the First Art Assistant website. By using the website and submitting forms on it, you agree to the processing of your personal data in accordance with this Policy.

Data controller

My name is Zhanna Kolesnik. I operate under the First Art Assistant brand and am the data controller for personal data processed through this website. For questions related to the processing of personal data, you can contact me at: info@firstartassistant.com

Data I collect

Depending on the form you use, I may process the following data: • name; • email address; • the content of a message or request; • information about an artwork, if the request relates to a specific work; • technical data necessary to operate the website and keep it secure. I process only data that users voluntarily provide through forms on the website or data that is automatically necessary for the website to function.

Purposes of processing

Personal data may be used for the following purposes: • responding to user inquiries; • sending requested materials, resources, or guides; • communicating about artworks and services; • handling requests related to the gallery and featured works; • operating and securing the website; • improving the quality of services provided; • complying with applicable legal requirements. I do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Legal basis for processing

Personal data is processed on the following bases: • the user’s consent given when completing a form on the website; • the need to respond to a user request before a possible contract is concluded; • performance of a contract, if one is entered into; • legitimate interest in operating, securing, and developing the website; • compliance with applicable legal requirements.

Data retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes stated in this Policy, or for the period required by applicable law. Once the purposes of processing are fulfilled, data may be deleted, anonymized, or retained where required by law.

Storage and transfers

Third-party services may be used to operate the website and process requests, including hosting, data storage, email, and form processing services. Personal data may be stored and processed by such providers only to the extent necessary to operate the website and handle user inquiries. Some services used may be located outside the user’s country of residence. In such cases, reasonable measures are taken to ensure an appropriate level of protection for personal data.

Data security

I take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or destruction. Despite these measures, no method of transmitting data over the internet or storing data can guarantee absolute security.

Cookies

The website may use technical cookies and similar technologies necessary for certain features to work correctly and to help keep the site secure. You can change cookie settings in your browser. Disabling certain cookies may affect how some features work.

Your rights

Depending on applicable law, you may have the right to: • request information about how your personal data is processed; • request correction of inaccurate data; • request deletion of personal data; • restrict processing of personal data where provided by law; • withdraw consent previously given for processing; • lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority under applicable law. To exercise your rights, you can send a request to: info@firstartassistant.com

Third-party links

The website may contain links to third-party websites and services. I do not control the content or privacy practices of such resources and recommend that users review how data is handled on those sites.

Changes to this policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The current version is always published on this page. Continued use of the website after changes are published means you accept the updated Policy.

Contact

Zhanna Kolesnik First Art Assistant For questions about the processing of personal data: info@firstartassistant.com