Legal Notices
The website BirdsNest, accessible at birdsnest-gallery.com and www.birdsnest-gallery.com, provides information and services related to artworks and cultural content. Access to and use of this website imply full and unconditional acceptance of these legal notices and terms of use.
Hosting Provider
This website is hosted and protected by Cloudflare services (content delivery, reverse proxy, DNS, security, and performance optimization):
Cloudflare, Inc.
101 Townsend Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
United States
Intellectual Property
All elements available on this website—including, without limitation, texts, images, photographs, artworks, graphics, logos, trade names, trademarks, audio and video content, user interfaces, and underlying code—are protected by intellectual property rights and are the exclusive property of BirdsNest or their respective rights holders who have authorized their use.
- Any reproduction, representation, modification, adaptation, distribution, transmission, or exploitation, in whole or in part, of the site or its content, by any process, without prior written authorization from the rights holder, is prohibited.
- Permitted use is strictly limited to personal, private, and non-commercial viewing on an individual device. Any other use requires prior written consent.
- Where works or images are presented on behalf of artists, estates, galleries, or other third parties, all rights remain with the respective owners. Attributions and moral rights must be respected.
- Users who submit content (e.g., text, comments, images) warrant that they hold all necessary rights and grant BirdsNest a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to host, store, reproduce, display, and publish such content for the purposes of operating and promoting the website, for the duration of the applicable rights.
Liability and Availability
- The content on this website is provided for general information. While efforts are made to ensure accuracy and updates, no guarantee is given as to completeness, timeliness, or suitability for any particular purpose. Users remain solely responsible for the use they make of the information provided.
- BirdsNest shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including but not limited to loss of data, loss of profits, business interruption, or damage resulting from the use or inability to use the site, from reliance on any content, or from the presence of any error or omission.
- The website may reference third-party content or services. BirdsNest has no control over and assumes no responsibility for such third-party content or services.
- Access to the site may be interrupted for maintenance, updates, or due to factors outside BirdsNest’s control, including but not limited to network issues, hosting incidents, or force majeure. No compensation shall be due for such interruptions.
- Users must take appropriate measures to protect their devices and data, including up-to-date antivirus and security safeguards. BirdsNest does not warrant that the site is free from vulnerabilities or malware.
Personal Data Protection
Controller and Scope
BirdsNest acts as the data controller for the processing described below. This section explains how personal data is collected, used, stored, and protected, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and applicable local data protection laws.
Data Collected
- Identification and contact data (e.g., name, username, contact details) when you communicate with us or interact with site features.
- Technical and browsing data (e.g., IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, time stamps, referral URLs), including data collected via cookies and similar technologies.
- Content data (e.g., messages, comments, media) that you voluntarily submit.
Purposes and Legal Bases
- Provision of the website, security, and fraud prevention (legitimate interests in running a secure, reliable service; and compliance with legal obligations).
- Responding to inquiries and user support (performance of pre-contractual measures or legitimate interests in supporting users).
- Audience measurement and site improvement (legitimate interests; where required, based on your consent for non-essential cookies).
- Communications about site updates or newsletters if requested (consent; you may withdraw at any time).
- Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (legal obligations).
Recipients
Personal data may be shared with service providers strictly necessary for hosting, security, content delivery, analytics, or communications, solely for the purposes stated above and under appropriate contractual safeguards. This includes Cloudflare as a hosting and security provider. Data may also be disclosed when required by law or to protect rights and safety.
International Transfers
Data may be processed or stored outside your country, including in the United States, notably due to hosting, content delivery, and security services. Where required, appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses and technical measures are implemented to protect personal data.
Retention Periods
- Contact and inquiry records: retained for up to 3 years from the last contact.
- Newsletter or marketing communications: retained while you remain subscribed and for up to 3 years after your last interaction.
- Technical logs and security data: retained for 6 to 24 months depending on necessity for security and diagnostic purposes.
- Cookies: retained as described in the Cookies section below.
- Where longer retention is required by law or to establish, exercise, or defend legal claims, data may be retained for the applicable limitation period.
Your Rights
Subject to legal conditions and limitations, you have rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, and objection. You may also define instructions regarding the fate of your data after death where applicable.
To exercise your rights or ask questions about data protection, contact us via the contact form available on this website. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data protection authority.
Security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction, taking into account the nature of the data and the risks of processing. Nevertheless, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure.
Children
The site is not directed to children under 15. If you believe a child has provided personal data without appropriate consent, please contact us to request deletion.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files stored on your device that allow a website to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and improve performance. Similar technologies include local storage, pixels, and tags.
Types of Cookies Used
- Strictly necessary cookies: essential for the website to function (e.g., load balancing, security, authentication where applicable). These do not require your consent.
- Performance and audience measurement cookies: help analyze visits and traffic sources to improve the site. Where required by law, these operate based on your prior consent.
- Functionality cookies: remember choices and enhance features, potentially requiring consent depending on their purpose.
- Advertising or social cookies: if present, track browsing to provide personalized content or measure advertising. These operate only with your consent.
Cloudflare Cookies
Cloudflare may set cookies strictly necessary for security and performance (for example, bot management and DDoS protection cookies such as cf_clearance or similar). These are essential to provide the service and do not require consent.
Consent Management
When required, a consent mechanism allows you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can withdraw or modify your choices at any time by adjusting your browser settings and, where available, by re-opening the consent banner. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect site functionality.
Retention
- Session cookies: expire when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: remain on your device for a period typically ranging from a few hours up to 13 months, depending on their purpose and applicable legal requirements.
Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can configure your browser to block or delete cookies, or to alert you when cookies are placed. Refer to your browser’s help section for instructions. Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the website’s operation.
User Obligations
- Use the website lawfully, refrain from infringing third-party rights, and comply with these legal notices.
- Do not attempt to disrupt or compromise the security or availability of the website, servers, or networks.
- Do not upload content that is unlawful, defamatory, infringing, or otherwise inappropriate.
Applicable Law and Jurisdiction
These legal notices and any dispute relating to the website’s access or use are governed by the laws of France, without regard to conflict-of-law rules. Failing amicable resolution, the courts within the jurisdiction of Paris, France, shall have exclusive jurisdiction, subject to any mandatory provisions that grant jurisdiction to other courts (for example, those applicable to consumer disputes).
Changes to These Legal Notices
BirdsNest may update these legal notices at any time to reflect changes in law, services, or operational practices. Changes take effect upon publication on this page.
Last updated: 14 December 2025.