Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2026
At Ashe Gallery, we value the trust you place in us when you visit our website, purchase an artwork, subscribe to our newsletter, or get in touch. We are committed to handling your personal information with care, transparency, and respect.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information.
Information We Collect
Depending on how you interact with Ashe, we may collect personal information including:
Your name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and shipping address
Purchase history
Information you provide through our contact or artist submission forms
Newsletter subscription preferences
Website usage information, including pages visited and general browsing activity
You choose what information you provide when contacting us or completing forms on our website.
How We Use Your Information
We collect personal information to help us operate Ashe Gallery and provide the best possible experience.
Your information may be used to:
Process and fulfil artwork purchases
Arrange shipping or collection
Respond to enquiries
Review artist submissions
Send newsletters and gallery updates if you have chosen to subscribe
Improve our website and customer experience
Understand how visitors use our website through analytics
We only collect information that is relevant to these purposes.
Email Communications
If you subscribe to our mailing list, we may occasionally send you updates about new exhibitions, artists, events, and gallery news through Squarespace Email Campaigns.
You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
We will never add you to our mailing list without your consent.
Payments
Payments made through our website are securely processed by Stripe.
Ashe Gallery does not store your credit card details or payment information. Payment information is handled securely by our payment provider in accordance with their own privacy and security practices.
Website Analytics
We use Google Analytics and Squarespace's built-in analytics tools to better understand how visitors use our website.
These services may collect information such as:
Your browser and device type
Your IP address
Pages visited
Time spent on the website
General browsing behaviour
This information is used in an aggregated form to help us improve the performance and usability of our website. It is not used to personally identify you.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to help the website function, remember your preferences, analyse website traffic, and improve your browsing experience.
If we run advertising campaigns through Meta (Facebook and Instagram), cookies or similar technologies may also be used to measure the effectiveness of those campaigns and help us show relevant advertising.
Most web browsers allow you to manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how some parts of the website function.
Sharing Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and business, including:
Squarespace (website hosting and email campaigns)
Stripe (payment processing)
Google Analytics (website analytics)
Delivery providers for shipping your order
These providers only receive the information necessary to perform their services and are responsible for handling your information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Protecting Your Information
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, disclosure, or alteration.
While no website or online service can guarantee complete security, we work with trusted providers and follow reasonable practices to safeguard your information.
Accessing or Updating Your Information
Under the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020, you have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and to ask for it to be corrected if it is inaccurate.
If you would like to access or update your information, please contact us using the details below.
Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including artist websites or social media platforms.
Once you leave the Ashe Gallery website, we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing personal information.
Changes to This Policy
From time to time, we may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes to our website, services, or legal obligations.
Any updates will be published on this page with the revised "Last updated" date.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is handled, please get in touch.
Ashe Gallery
Email: hello@ashe.nz
Phone: +64 27 885 4144
Website: www.ashe.nz