Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 6, 2025
At ArtistRightsInstitute.org, we respect and protect your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
-Personal Information: When you register on our Website, subscribe to our newsletter, RSVP for one of our events such as the Artist Rights Symposium, or contact us, we may collect personal information such as your name, email address, and phone number.
-Usage Data: We collect information about your interactions with our Website, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the time and date of your visit.
-Cookies: We, or Squarespace, may use cookies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand your preferences and improve our services.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
- To provide and maintain our Website.
- To communicate with you and respond to your inquiries.
- To send you newsletters and promotional materials (you can opt-out at any time).
- To analyze usage patterns and improve our Website.
- To comply with legal obligations.
3. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties, except in the following cases:
- With your consent.
- To trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and conducting our business.
- To comply with legal requirements, such as a subpoena or court order.
- To protect our rights, property, or safety, and that of our users.
4. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We will take appropriate measures to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
6. Your Rights
If you are located in the EU, you may have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
-Access: You have the right to request access to your personal information.
-Rectification: You have the right to request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
-Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal information.
-Restriction: You have the right to request restrictions on the processing of your personal information.
-Data Portability: You have the right to request the transfer of your personal information to another organization.
-Objection: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal information.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the contact form below.
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on our Website. Your continued use of the Website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us using the contact form below.