Privacy & Legal

Last updated: 21 August 2026

1. Who we are

This website is operated by Vânia R. Gonçalves, a ceramic sculptor based in Lisbon, Portugal. For privacy or legal enquiries, contact info@vaniargoncalves.com.

2. Information we collect

When you use the contact or catalogue-enquiry form, we may collect your name, email address and the information included in your message. The website may also process limited technical information required for security, performance and cookie preferences.

3. How we use your information

We use personal information to respond to enquiries, provide catalogue or artwork information, discuss commissions or collaborations, and take steps requested before entering into an agreement. We may also process limited data where necessary for the legitimate interests of operating and protecting the website. Non-essential analytics are used only with consent.

4. Squarespace and service providers

This website is hosted by Squarespace. Squarespace and other service providers may process information on our behalf to host, secure and operate the website. Where information is transferred outside the European Economic Area, appropriate legal safeguards should apply under their data-protection terms.

5. Retention

Enquiry information is kept only as long as reasonably necessary to respond and maintain relevant professional records, normally for no longer than 24 months, unless a longer period is required for an ongoing relationship or by law.

6. Your data-protection rights

Under applicable EU data-protection law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction or portability of your personal information, object to certain processing, or withdraw consent at any time. Contact info@vaniargoncalves.com to exercise these rights. You may also submit a complaint to Portugal’s data-protection authority, the Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados, at www.cnpd.pt.

7. Cookies

The website uses essential cookies required for its operation. Optional analytics or similar non-essential cookies are used only after consent. You can accept, decline or change your cookie preferences through the cookie controls displayed on the website. Links to third-party services such as Instagram are governed by those services’ own privacy and cookie policies.

8. Copyright

Unless otherwise stated, all artworks, photographs, text and other content on this website are © Vânia R. Gonçalves. They may not be copied, reproduced, modified or used commercially without prior written permission.

9. Website information and enquiries

This website presents an artistic practice and invites enquiries. It does not currently conclude online sales. Availability, prices, commissions, delivery and any applicable terms are confirmed directly in writing before an agreement is made.

10. Updates

This notice may be updated when the website, services or legal requirements change. The latest version will always appear on this page.