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Privacy policy

Last updated October 2026

Tiffany Chao Art Advisory & Appraisal respects the privacy of every collector, estate, and institution we work with. This policy explains what information we collect through this website, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

Information we collect

We collect only the information you choose to share with us. When you submit the inquiry form, we receive your full name, email address, telephone number, the type of inquiry, and the contents of your message, including any details you provide about works of art in your care.

We may also receive limited, anonymous usage information about how visitors use this website, such as pages viewed and general device type. This information does not identify you personally.

How we use your information

Information you provide is used solely to respond to your inquiry, to arrange and conduct consultations, and to prepare appraisals or advisory services you request. We do not use your information for unsolicited marketing.

Confidentiality of collections

Discretion is central to our practice. Details about you, your collection, the works you own, and their values are held in strict confidence. We do not publish client names or identifying collection information without your express written consent. Results shown on this website are drawn from public auction records and are presented without identifying private clients.

How information is shared

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We share information only when necessary to provide the services you request (for example, with an auction house when you authorize a consignment), with trusted service providers who help us operate this website, or when required by law, subpoena, or court order.

Inquiry form submissions are processed by Formspree, and anonymous site analytics are provided by Vercel. These providers handle data on our behalf under their own privacy and security commitments.

Cookies and analytics

This website does not use advertising or tracking cookies. Site analytics are collected in an aggregated, privacy-preserving manner and are not used to build profiles of individual visitors.

Retention and security

We retain inquiry and client records only as long as needed to provide our services and to meet professional, legal, and appraisal record-keeping obligations, including those under the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. We take reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect your information; however, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

Your rights

You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of the personal information we hold about you, subject to professional record-keeping requirements. California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected and the right to request its deletion. We will not discriminate against you for exercising these rights.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact us

For privacy questions or requests, please contact Tiffany Chao directly.

Tiffany@ChaoArtAdvisory.com(626) 600-1223