Privacy policy

Privacy Policy – Bridgeman Antiques

Version 1.0
Last updated on April 21, 2026.

Bridgeman Antiques respects your privacy and processes personal data carefully, confidentially, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

In this privacy policy, we explain what data we collect, why we collect it, and what rights you have.

1. Who we are

Bridgeman Antiques
Operating under the names Bridgeman Antiques and/or Bridgeman & Son.
Website: bridgeman-antiques.com

For questions about this privacy policy, you can contact us using the contact details on our website.

2. What personal data we collect

We may process the following data, among others:

Contact details

  • name

  • address

  • postal code and city

  • country

  • phone number

  • email address

Order and transaction data

  • invoice details

  • delivery address

  • purchase history

  • payment status

  • communication regarding orders

Technical data

When visiting our website, data may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address

  • device type

  • browser type

  • pages visited

  • date and time of visit

  • click behavior

  • cookies

3. Why we use personal data

We use personal data exclusively for legitimate purposes, such as:

  • processing orders

  • delivering and shipping goods

  • contacting you regarding purchases or inquiries

  • preparing quotations

  • invoicing and administration

  • customer service

  • improving our website and services

  • complying with legal obligations

  • fraud prevention and security

4. Legal bases for processing

We process personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

  • performance of a contract

  • legal obligation

  • legitimate interest

  • consent (where required)

5. Retention periods

We do not retain personal data longer than necessary.

Examples:

  • customer inquiries: as long as needed for handling

  • order data: as long as necessary for warranty, service, and administration

  • tax administration: at least 7 years if legally required

  • marketing consent: until you unsubscribe

6. Sharing with third parties

We never sell your data to third parties.

Where necessary, we may share data with trusted partners to perform our services, such as:

  • carriers and couriers

  • payment providers

  • accountant / bookkeeping services

  • website hosting / IT services

  • marketing or newsletter software

  • customs or export parties for international shipping

Where required, we enter into data processing agreements with parties that process data on our behalf.

7. International shipments

For international deliveries, it may be necessary to share data with carriers, customs agents, or logistics partners outside the Netherlands or outside the EU.

We limit this to data necessary for proper delivery.

8. Cookies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies.

Functional cookies
For the proper functioning of the website.

Analytical cookies
To gain insight into website usage and improve performance.

Marketing cookies
Only where applicable and where required with consent.

You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings.

9. Security

We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against:

  • loss

  • misuse

  • unauthorized access

  • alteration

  • disclosure

Our systems and suppliers are secured where reasonably possible.

10. Your rights

Under privacy legislation, you have the right to:

  • request access to your data

  • have data corrected

  • have data deleted

  • restrict processing

  • object to processing

  • transfer data

  • withdraw consent

Requests can be submitted via our contact details.

We respond within the legal timeframe.

11. Newsletter and marketing

If you subscribe to newsletters or updates, you can unsubscribe at any time via the unsubscribe link or by contacting us.

12. External websites

Our website or social media may contain links to third-party websites. Bridgeman Antiques is not responsible for the privacy policies of external parties.

13. Minors

Our website and services are not intended for persons under the age of 16 without the consent of a parent or guardian.

14. Changes

Bridgeman Antiques reserves the right to modify this privacy policy. The most current version is always available on our website.

We recommend reviewing this policy regularly.

15. Complaints

If you have complaints about the processing of personal data, we would appreciate hearing from you first directly.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority, such as the Dutch Data Protection Authority.

16. Contact

Bridgeman Antiques
Website: bridgeman-antiques.com

For privacy-related questions, you can contact us via the contact form or email address listed on the website.