PRIVACY POLICY

We are committed to safeguarding your personal data and ensuring transparency in our data processing practices. This Privacy Policy outlines how and why we handle your personal data.

TYPES OF PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT

We may collect and retain the following information about you:

  • Your full name

  • Email address

  • Postal address (if we've sent you physical mail)

  • Date of subscription to our mailing list

  • Records of your interactions and correspondence with us

HOW WE COLLECT PERSONAL DATA

We collect information in the following ways:

  • Directly from you when you provide it, such as when you subscribe to our mailing list, request information, or participate in activities like workshops or events.

  • Through your use of our website, including data like your IP address and access times.

Please note that our Privacy Policy does not extend to external websites linked to our site, and we are not responsible for the privacy practices or content on those external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

PURPOSES OF PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

We may use your personal data to:

  • Share information about exhibitions, events, and activities with you

  • Provide you with other relevant information that may interest you

  • Analyze and enhance the usability of our website for a better user experience

  • Maintain records of our interactions with you

  • Personalize our communications to you

  • Notify you of changes to our services

  • Manage and process payments for goods or services you purchase from us

  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and requests from statutory agencies

LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING PERSONAL DATA

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Your explicit consent for specific purposes. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

  • Compliance with legal obligations, which may involve retaining certain records.

COMMUNICATIONS

We may contact you by email, provided you have given consent, to inform you about relevant events and activities, including those of collaborating or sponsoring third parties.

You can opt-out of receiving our marketing communications or update your contact preferences by emailing us (see Contact section).

DATA SHARING

We do not sell your information under any circumstances. However, we may share information with other organisations, service providers, or third parties who assist us in our activities. We may also disclose your personal data to regulatory bodies, government authorities, and law enforcement agencies upon request.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected.

YOUR RIGHTS

You have legal rights to control your personal data:

  • Right of Access: You can request a copy of your personal data held by us.

  • Right to Rectification: Please inform us of any changes to your personal data, and we will ensure it is accurate and up-to-date.

  • Right to Erasure: In certain circumstances, you can request the deletion of your personal data from our records.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: Under specific conditions, you can ask us to stop processing your personal data in a particular way.

COMPLAINTS

If you have concerns about how we process your personal data, please contact us (see Contact section). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (for more information, visit ico.org.uk).

CONTACT

For any inquiries related to this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via the Contact page on our website.

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this notice periodically, so please check it regularly.

For more information about the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), visit ico.org.uk.