Last updated: 29 Jun 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how SKVO (“SKVO”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores and protects personal data when you visit our website www.skvo.gallery, contact us, subscribe to our communications, request information about artworks, purchase artworks, or interact with our services.

SKVO is an artistic project based in Madrid, Spain, focused on contemporary line-based, algorithmic and plotter-assisted art.

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

1. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for the processing of your personal data is:
SKVO
Legal owner / Artist: SKVO
Trading name / artistic name: SKVO
Address: Madrid, Spain
Email: office@skvo.gallery
Website: www.skvo.gallery
For any privacy-related question, you may contact us at:
office@skvo.gallery

2. Personal Data We Collect

We may collect different types of personal data depending on how you interact with the website.
2.1. Data provided directly by you
We may collect personal data when you:

• fill in a contact form;
• request information about an artwork;
• ask about prices, availability, shipping or commissions;
• subscribe to a newsletter;
• place an order;
• request an invoice;
• communicate with us by email, website form, social media or other channels.

This data may include:

• name and surname;
• email address;
• phone number, if provided;
• country, city and address;
• billing and shipping information;
• tax or invoicing details, where legally required;
• content of your message;
• purchase history;
• interest in specific artworks, collections or commissions.

2.2. Data collected automatically
When you visit the website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, such as:

• IP address;
• browser type and version;
• device type;
• operating system;
• pages visited;
• date and time of access;
• approximate location based on technical data;
• referring website or source;
• cookie identifiers, where applicable.

This information may be used for website security, technical functionality, analytics, performance improvement and fraud prevention.

3. Purposes of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:
3.1. To respond to inquiries
We use your contact details and message content to respond to questions about SKVO, artworks, collections, commissions, availability, prices, exhibitions, collaborations or press requests.
3.2. To manage purchases and commissions
If you purchase an artwork or request a commission, we process the necessary personal data to manage:

• order confirmation;
• payment processing;
• invoicing;
• artwork preparation;
• packaging;
• shipping;
• delivery;
• customs documentation, if applicable;
• customer support;
• after-sales communication.

3.3. To send newsletters and artistic communications
If you subscribe or give consent, we may send you communications about:

• new artworks;
• new collections;
• studio news;
• exhibitions;
• publications;
• limited releases;
• events;
• selected commercial communications related to SKVO.

You may unsubscribe at any time by using the unsubscribe link in the email or by contacting us directly.
3.4. To improve the website
We may use technical, analytical and usage data to understand how visitors interact with the website, improve navigation, detect errors, measure performance and enhance the presentation of artworks.
3.5. To comply with legal obligations
We may process personal data when necessary to comply with legal, tax, accounting, invoicing, consumer protection, anti-fraud or regulatory obligations applicable in Spain and the European Union.
3.6. To protect rights and legitimate interests
We may process data when necessary to protect:

• website security;
• intellectual property rights;
• artistic authorship;
• contractual rights;
• payment security;
• fraud prevention;
• legal claims;
• dispute management.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

We process personal data under the following legal bases:
4.1. Consent
We rely on your consent when you:

• subscribe to a newsletter;
• accept non-essential cookies;
• agree to receive marketing communications;
• submit optional information through forms.

You may withdraw consent at any time.
4.2. Contractual necessity
We process data when necessary to perform a contract or take steps before entering into a contract, for example when you:

• request information about purchasing an artwork;
• order an artwork;
• request a commission;
• ask for shipping or invoicing;
• require customer support related to a purchase.

4.3. Legal obligation
We process data when required by law, including tax, accounting, invoicing and consumer protection obligations.
4.4. Legitimate interest
We may process data based on legitimate interest when necessary to:

• respond to general inquiries;
• maintain website security;
• prevent fraud;
• improve website performance;
• protect intellectual property;
• manage legal claims;
• keep basic business records.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
In general:

• contact inquiries are retained for the time necessary to manage the communication and possible follow-up;
• newsletter data is retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent;
• purchase, invoice and accounting data may be retained for the legally required period;
• technical and analytics data is retained according to the configuration of the relevant tools and cookies;
• data related to legal claims may be retained for the time necessary to establish, exercise or defend such claims.

When personal data is no longer necessary, it will be securely deleted, anonymised or archived where legally required.

6. Sharing Personal Data with Third Parties

We do not sell your personal data.
We may share personal data only when necessary with trusted third-party providers, such as:

• website hosting providers;
• email and newsletter platforms;
• analytics providers;
• payment processors;
• shipping and logistics companies;
• accounting, tax or legal advisors;
• e-commerce or website management tools;
• IT support providers;
• public authorities, when legally required.

These providers may process personal data only to provide services to SKVO and in accordance with applicable data protection obligations.

7. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area or may use infrastructure located in other countries.
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will seek to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognised transfer mechanisms.

8. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you may have the following rights:

• the right to access your personal data;
• the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data;
• the right to request deletion of your data;
• the right to request restriction of processing;
• the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests;
• the right to withdraw consent at any time;
• the right to data portability, where applicable;
• the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact:
office@skvo.gallery
We may ask you to verify your identity before responding to your request.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency, Agencia Española de Protección de Datos — AEPD, if you believe your personal data has not been processed in accordance with applicable law.

9. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure.
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure. For this reason, we cannot guarantee absolute security, but we work to protect your data using appropriate safeguards.

10. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to children under the age of 14.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe that a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete such information.

11. Intellectual Property and Personal Data

All artworks, images, texts, visual concepts, photographs, videos, project descriptions and other creative materials displayed on this website are protected by intellectual property laws.
The processing of personal data described in this Privacy Policy does not grant any licence or right to use, reproduce, modify, distribute, sell or commercially exploit SKVO’s artworks or visual materials without prior written permission.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, services, legal obligations or data processing practices.
The updated version will be published on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

13. Contact

For any question about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact:
SKVO
Email: office@skvo.gallery
Location: Madrid, Spain