Information that we may collect and process about you
Information provided by you when making a purchase from us directly or at any of the shows we take part in.
Information you provide when enquiring or subscribing through our website or third party sites.
The information collected could include; name, address, postcode, telephone numbers and email as well as details about artists, subjects or items you have purchased or expressed an interest in etc.
We may also keep a record of your details if you contact us.

Storing your personal data
All information provided by you or collected via our website is stored securely whether electronically or in hard file form.
No sensitive financial information is kept or stored on our database.

How we use your information
Due to our legitimate business interest we will keep your details for as long as is necessary to provide the relevant services, maintain business records to satisfy tax, legal and other regulatory requirements, and protect and defend against potential legal claims.
From time to time we may contact you about recent acquisitions, the latest news or changes to our services or company. We may also send you tickets to shows. If you would prefer we do not contact you in this manner, please contact us to let us know.
We may also analyse information about our users to identify their potential preferences.

Sharing your information
At times we may need to share your information outside Benton Fine Art:
We may disclose your personal information to suppliers who require your information to complete work for us (for example carrier or parcel companies). These suppliers are required to keep any personal information received from us confidential and secure and may not be used for any other purpose than originally intended.
To any third parties who provide a service or benefits to you or for us in connection with your transactions with us.
For the purpose of our compliance and regulatory reporting, or to confirm your identity for anti-money laundering purposes, which may include checking of the electoral register
If compelled by law to do so.

How long your information is kept
For legal purposes, personal data relating to the transactions you have entered into with us will be retained for a period of seven years after that transaction has concluded.
Your details will be held on our marketing database until you inform us that you no longer wish to receive our marketing communications. However, where you do unsubscribe from our marketing communications or request removal from our contact list, we will keep your details on a suppression list to ensure that we do not send you information you have asked not to receive.
We may retain that personal data relating to the provenance of works data indefinitely as part of our legitimate interests and the legitimate interests of the wider art market in maintaining its integrity.

Communication preferences & changes to personal details
There are a number of methods available to you in order to change your preferences, to correct or update your personal information at any time by:
Clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link in any promotional email you receive from us.
Contacting us directly by telephone, email or post.