Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Women in Art Prize (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, including:

• Name, email address, and contact details when you register or submit artwork
• Artist statements and biographical information
• Payment information when paying entry fees
• Images and details of submitted artworks
• Communications you have with us

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to process your competition entries and payments; communicate with you about the competition and results; display selected artworks and artist information on our website and in exhibitions; improve our website and services; send you relevant updates and marketing communications (with your consent); and comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with exhibition partners, gallery venues, and sponsors in connection with the Prize, and with service providers who assist in operating our website and administering the competition.

5. Your Rights

Under data protection laws, you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request deletion of your data; object to processing of your data; request transfer of your data; and withdraw marketing consent. You may exercise these rights by contacting us.

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Cookie Policy

This website uses cookies to maintain login status, store preferences, analyse website usage, and enhance services. You can manage cookies via your browser settings.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Notifications of changes will be provided through website postings.

10. Contact Us

For inquiries regarding our privacy practices, please contact us at info@womeninartprize.com.