Your privacy matters.

1. Who We Are

GÜREJE Inc. operates a creative boutique, gallery, arts community, café/bar, event space, and related services, including Art Café + Bar, RAM Gallery, and The Village @ GÜREJE.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly, information related to transactions and services, and certain information collected automatically when you use our website.

Information you provide directly

When you contact us, make a reservation, place an order, submit a proposal, apply for a residency, subscribe to updates, or use forms on our website, we may collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number
• Billing, pickup, delivery, or event location details
• Order, catering, reservation, booking, or event details
• Proposed event date, proposed schedule, or residency dates
• Artist, studio, business, website, Instagram, discipline, or project information
• Files or attachments you upload, such as proposals, PDFs, documents, or images
• Messages, special instructions, and additional details you choose to provide

Payment and transaction information

If you place an order, purchase catering, reserve a space, or make a payment, payment information may be processed by third-party payment providers. We do not intentionally store full credit card numbers on our website.

Automatically collected information

When you use our website, certain information may be collected automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, referring pages, date and time of visit, cookies, similar tracking technologies, and general usage or analytics data.

Social media and third-party interactions

If you interact with us through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, YouTube, or other third-party platforms, those platforms may collect information according to their own privacy policies. We may receive information that you choose to share with us through those platforms.

3. How We Use Information

We may use your information to:

• Respond to inquiries and customer service requests
• Process food, beverage, catering, merchandise, or other orders
• Manage reservations, bookings, private events, workshops, and space rentals
• Review event proposals, residency proposals, and artist submissions
• Communicate about your order, booking, application, or proposal
• Send updates, offers, newsletters, or promotional messages when permitted
• Improve our website, menu, services, events, and customer experience
• Maintain safety, security, fraud prevention, and website functionality
• Comply with legal, accounting, tax, and business record obligations

4. How We Share Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information only as needed with:

• Website hosting and technology providers
• Payment processors
• Email, reservation, ordering, analytics, and form-processing services
• Delivery, catering, event, or operational partners when needed to complete a service
• Professional advisers such as accountants, attorneys, or insurers
• Government, legal, or regulatory authorities if required by law
• Other parties with your consent or at your direction

If we ever begin using personal information for targeted advertising or selling/sharing personal information as defined by applicable privacy laws, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required choices.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics tools, and similar technologies to operate the site, remember preferences, understand website traffic, and improve services.

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings. Some website features may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

6. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to updates or otherwise agree to receive marketing messages, we may send you news, offers, event announcements, menu updates, and related communications.

You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in the email or contacting us at info@gureje.com. We may still send non-marketing messages related to orders, bookings, payments, proposals, or customer service.

7. Uploaded Files and Proposals

If you upload files, images, documents, proposals, or application materials, please do not include sensitive personal information unless it is necessary for your request. We use submitted materials to review and respond to your inquiry, proposal, application, booking, or event request.

8. Photos, Events, and Public Spaces

GÜREJE, The Village @ GÜREJE, RAM Gallery, and Art Café + Bar may host public or private events, exhibitions, workshops, performances, and community gatherings. If photos or videos are taken at an event, they may be used for documentation, marketing, social media, or archival purposes, where permitted by law.

If you do not want to be photographed or recorded, please notify us or the event organizer.

9. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including customer service, business records, legal compliance, tax/accounting obligations, dispute resolution, security, and operational needs.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

10. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards to help protect personal information. However, no website, payment system, email system, or internet transmission is completely secure. Please use care when submitting information online.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may link to third-party websites, social media platforms, videos, articles, payment services, maps, reservation tools, or other external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of third-party websites or platforms. Please review their privacy policies before providing information to them.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided personal information to us, please contact us at info@gureje.com, and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

13. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Ask us to correct inaccurate information
• Ask us to delete certain information
• Opt out of marketing communications
• Ask questions about how we use or share information

To make a privacy request, contact us at info@gureje.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

14. California Privacy Notice

If you are a California resident, California law may provide additional rights regarding personal information, including the right to know, delete, correct, and opt out of certain sharing or sales of personal information.

We do not knowingly sell personal information. If our practices change, we will update this Privacy Policy and provide any required opt-out methods.

15. International Visitors

Our business is located in New York, United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those in your location.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we update it, we will revise the “Effective Date” above. Your continued use of our website or services after an update means the revised Privacy Policy applies.

17. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at: