Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

We collect information in several ways to provide and improve our services:

• Personal information you provide directly, such as your name, email address, and phone number when contacting us or registering for our artist-in-residence programme
• Information about your visits to our website, including the pages you view, the time spent on each page, and the links you click
• Technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and understand how you interact with our content
• Information about your interests in our exhibitions, open-studio weekends, and mural projects

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for legitimate purposes that support our operations and improve your experience:

• To respond to your inquiries about our studio, exhibitions, and artist programmes
• To send you information about upcoming open-studio weekends and seasonal events
• To manage applications for our artist-in-residence programme
• To improve our website functionality and user experience
• To analyze how visitors use our site and optimize our content and services
• To comply with legal obligations and protect against fraudulent activity
• To maintain the security and integrity of our website and systems

Your Privacy Rights

You have important rights regarding your personal information under applicable data protection laws. You have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data held by us. You may also have the right to restrict processing, object to certain uses, or request portability of your data in a structured format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by law. Please note that some requests may be subject to certain limitations or exceptions to protect the rights and interests of others or to comply with legal obligations.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather information about how our website is used. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand your behavior on our site.

We use essential cookies necessary for website functionality, analytics cookies to understand visitor behavior, and preference cookies to remember your settings. Third-party services may also place cookies on your device for analytics and advertising purposes. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Data Security and Retention

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. We maintain secure connections using industry-standard encryption for sensitive data transmission.

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it. The retention period depends on the type of information and the purposes for which we use it.

Third-Party Links and Services

Our website may contain links to external websites and third-party services that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information or using their services.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.