Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16.8.2024
Last Updated: 22.11.2025

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) explains how ART Walkway (“ART Walkway”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, and protects personal data when you access our website, subscribe to newsletters, create an account (where available), submit correspondence (including tips or editorial proposals), or support our work through patronage.

By using our Services, you agree to this Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

1. Data We Collect

We collect personal data you provide directly, data generated through your use of the Services, and limited data provided by service providers.

1.1 Account and Correspondence Information

Depending on how you interact with us, we may collect:

Name (if provided)
Email address
Account preferences (if you have an account)
Messages you send to us (contact forms, emails, submissions, or support-related correspondence)

When you subscribe to newsletters, we may collect:

Email address
Subscription preferences (if available)
Basic delivery and engagement signals (for example, delivery status and, where enabled, opens/clicks)

1.3 Patronage and Payment Data (Patronage Only)

ART Walkway does not sell products or offer paid access tiers. If you choose to support us via patronage, payments are processed by third-party providers (for example, Stripe). We do not store full payment card details.

Depending on the payment method and configuration, we may receive:

Name and email (for receipts)
Country (and, where applicable, billing address information)
Payment status and transaction identifiers
Receipt or invoice details (where issued by the payment processor)

1.4 Technical and Usage Data

When you use the site, we may collect:

IP address
Browser and device information
Operating system
Time zone and approximate location (typically country/city level)
Pages viewed and navigation patterns
Referring URLs
Session timing and interaction signals (where enabled)

1.5 Cookies and Similar Technologies

We may use cookies and similar technologies for core site function and, where enabled, analytics. See our Cookies Policy for details.

1.6 Public or Third-Party Data

We may reference publicly available information when necessary to verify rights claims, respond to press inquiries, or maintain accurate records. We do not purchase personal data lists.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Deliver newsletters and operational messages you request or enable
Provide account functions (where available), such as preference management
Respond to correspondence and editorial submissions
Process and administer patronage confirmations and receipts
Maintain platform security and prevent fraud or abuse
Improve site reliability and performance (including analytics where consented)
Comply with legal obligations

We process data only where lawful under GDPR, including:

Consent (for example, newsletter signup; non-essential cookies where required)
Legitimate interests (for example, site security, fraud prevention, service improvement)
Legal obligations (for example, responding to valid legal requests; required recordkeeping)
Contract necessity (limited cases where an agreement exists, such as patronage processing through a payment provider)

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data with:

3.1 Service Providers

Vendors who help us operate the Services, such as:

Website hosting and infrastructure providers
Email delivery providers (newsletter and transactional email)
Analytics providers (only where enabled and consented as required)
Payment processors for patronage (for example, Stripe)

These providers process data under contractual terms designed to protect confidentiality and security.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose data where required by law, regulation, legal process, or valid government request.

3.3 Business Changes

If ART Walkway undergoes a reorganization, acquisition, or transfer of assets, personal data may be transferred as part of that change, subject to this Policy and applicable law.

4. International Data Transfers

Some service providers may process data outside the European Economic Area. Where international transfers occur, we use GDPR-compliant safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other lawful mechanisms.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including:

Newsletter delivery and preference management
Responding to correspondence
Security and abuse prevention
Patronage recordkeeping where required for accounting or legal purposes

When data is no longer needed, it is deleted or anonymized.

You may have the right to:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (where applicable)
Restrict processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time (where processing relies on consent)

To make a request:
📧 info[at]artwalkway.com
(Replace [at] with @.)

7. Security Measures

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including access controls and monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

If you withdraw consent for a newsletter, you will stop receiving that newsletter. If you withdraw consent for non-essential cookies, site functionality will not be affected, but analytics and similar features may be limited. If you disable delivery of operational emails necessary for account access (where applicable), we may be unable to provide account-related functions.

9. Third-Party Links

The Services may link to external websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of third parties. Review their policies before providing personal data.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy from time to time. Changes take effect upon posting. If changes materially affect your rights, we will provide notice where appropriate.

11. Contact

ART Walkway
Email: info[at]artwalkway.com
Website: www.artwalkway.com