This Privacy Policy outlines how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit www.pentasprings.net (the “Site”), operated by Penta Springs Canada, in accordance with British Columbia’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) and applicable federal privacy laws such as the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).

Paulus Pontius (1603–1658) was a leading Flemish engraver, active in Rubens’ and van Dyck’s Antwerp workshops.
Paul Pontius engraver, inventor: Anton van Dyck, Copperplate, Graphics, 25 cm x 18 cm. Paulus Pontius (1603–1658) was a leading Flemish engraver, active in Rubens’ and van Dyck’s Antwerp workshops. He produced nearly 42 plates after Rubens and over 40 after van Dyck, often for the celebrated portrait series Iconography/ Icones principum virorum.
Van Dyck initiated the project around 1630, supplying sketches or etchings which skilled engravers, like Pontius, would translate into copperplate prints.

PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

When you visit our Site, we may collect certain types of information about your device and your use of the Site. This includes:

  • Device Information: Details about your web browser, IP address, time zone, and cookies installed on your device.
  • Usage Data: Pages or products you view, referral sources (such as search engines or other websites), and interactions with our Site.

We collect this information using the following technologies:

  • Cookies – Small data files stored on your device, often including a unique anonymous identifier. For more details on cookies and how to disable them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
  • Log Files – Track actions on the Site and collect information including your IP address, browser type, Internet service provider, referring and exit pages, and date/time stamps.
  • Web Beacons / Tags / Pixels – Electronic files used to track browsing behavior.

Together, we refer to this as “Personal Information.”

HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site;
  • To monitor and analyze Site usage and performance;
  • To communicate with you, including responding to inquiries or providing updates in line with your preferences;
  • To help identify and prevent potential fraud or misuse of the Site.

SHARING YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who help us operate our business and the Site. For example, we use Google Analytics to better understand how users interact with our Site. You can learn more about how Google uses your data here:
https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, visit:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

We may also disclose personal information where required by law, regulation, or legal process (such as a court order or subpoena), or to protect our legal rights and property.

DO NOT TRACK

Some browsers send a “Do Not Track” (DNT) signal. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, and we do not alter our data collection or usage practices based on these signals.

YOUR RIGHTS

If you are a resident of British Columbia, your personal information is governed by the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA). Under PIPA, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal information held by us;
  • Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data;
  • Withdraw consent to the collection, use, or disclosure of your information, subject to legal limitations;
  • File a complaint if you believe your information has been mishandled.

If you have questions or concerns about our handling of your personal information, we encourage you to contact us directly. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may contact the:

Office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner for British Columbia
P.O. Box 9038, Stn. Prov. Govt.
Victoria, BC V8W 9A4

If you reside outside British Columbia or Canada, additional rights may apply under the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) or international privacy regulations such as the GDPR. Please contact us to learn more.

MINORS

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child, we will take steps to delete it promptly.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, and we encourage you to review it periodically.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us at:

Penta Springs Canada

Website Contact Form: www.pentasprings.net/contact

Elisabeth (Elise) Zénaide Arnberg was quite an interesting and talented figure in 19th-century Swedish art, particularly known for her miniatures and her contributions to early photography.
Arnberg, Elise, Queen Fredrika Dorothea. Elisabeth (Elise) Zénaide Arnberg was quite an interesting and talented figure in 19th-century Swedish art, particularly known for her miniatures and her contributions to early photography. Working with delicate mediums like ivory, watercolor, gouache, and crayon, she was able to create highly detailed and intimate portraits, which were quite popular at the time.
Her work was likely appreciated by the Swedish elite, and exhibitions in Stockholm would have placed her in the heart of the art world during that period. Her shift into photography reflects the broader artistic transition of the time, as photographers began to gain recognition alongside traditional artists.