Effective Date: January 27, 2026

We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of privacy and security for our clients. Due to the rare and highly regulated nature of the Arctic biological artifacts we curate, our data practices are designed to ensure both the protection of your personal information and absolute compliance with federal and international wildlife laws.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information necessary to process your high-value acquisitions and ensure legal provenance:

  • Voluntarily Provided Information: This includes your name, email address, physical shipping address, phone number, and financial information provided during account registration or checkout.
  • Identification and Documentation: For transactions involving species protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) or the Endangered Species Act (ESA), we may collect copies of government-issued identification or existing permit documentation to facilitate legal transfers.
  • Automatically Collected Information: When you browse our gallery, we collect technical data such as IP addresses, browser types, and interaction data via cookies to improve site performance and security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your data to:

  • Fulfill and ship your orders through specialized white-glove carriers.
  • Secure the necessary federal permits, including NOAA Letters of Determination and CITES export permits, required for the legal transfer of ownership.
  • Maintain accurate records of provenance for your collection.
  • Communicate updates regarding your acquisition and provide expert curation advice.

3. Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share your data with:

  • Governmental and Regulatory Agencies: We are legally required to share transaction and personal data with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to verify the “Pre-Act” or Native-harvested status of artifacts and to issue legal tags or permits.
  • Service Providers: We share contact and shipping details with fulfillment partners (e.g., UPS, FedEx, or specialized art handlers) to complete your delivery.
  • Legal Necessity: We may disclose information if required by a court order, subpoena, or to protect the legal rights and safety of our gallery and clients.

4. Data Security

We implement rigorous administrative, technical, and physical security measures, including SSL encryption for all transactions and PCI DSS Level 1 compliance for payment processing. While no system is entirely infallible, we utilize independent third-party audits to ensure our platform remains a secure environment for high-stakes commerce.

5. Data Retention & Your Rights

  • Retention: We retain transaction records and legal provenance documentation for as long as necessary to comply with the long-term record-keeping requirements of the MMPA and CITES.
  • Your Rights: You have the right to access, amend, or request the deletion of your personal data, subject to the retention requirements imposed by federal wildlife law.

6. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in regulatory requirements. We encourage you to review this page regularly to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

7. Contact Us

For questions regarding this policy or to discuss the privacy of your collection’s documentation, please contact our lead curator.