Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 16.8.2024
Last Updated: 22.11.2025

This Privacy Policy (“Policy”) describes how ART Walkway (“ART Walkway”, “we”, “our”, or “us”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects personal data when you access our website, subscribe to our newsletters, sign up for our membership features, purchase sponsored content, or otherwise interact with us.

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 our Services, and data provided by third parties.

1.1 Account and Subscription Information

Name
Email address
Member preferences and settings

1.2 Payment and Billing Data

For any paid products (e.g., sponsored content), transactions are processed by third-party providers such as Stripe. We do not store full card details. Depending on your transaction, we may receive:

Billing name
Billing address
Email for invoicing
VAT ID (if applicable)
Country of residence
Transaction history

1.3 Sponsorship and B2B Transactions

If you purchase sponsored content or visibility packages, we may collect:

Company name
Contact person and role
Postal or billing address
VAT or tax registration information

Email address
Content and marketing preferences

1.5 Technical and Usage Data

IP address
Browser and device information
Operating system
Time zone and approximate location (country/city)
Pages viewed and navigation patterns
Referring URLs
Session duration and interaction metrics

1.6 Cookies and Similar Technologies

See our Cookie Policy for details.

1.7 Public or Third-Party Data

We may combine personal data with publicly available or partner-provided information to maintain accurate records or comply with law.

2. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Deliver newsletters, members-only content, and requested materials
Manage accounts and membership features
Process payments, issue invoices, and fulfil sponsorship agreements
Provide customer support
Improve our Services through analytics (if cookies are accepted)
Send updates, notices, and marketing communications (with consent)
Maintain platform security and prevent fraud
Comply with legal obligations

Processing occurs only when lawful under GDPR, including:

Consent (e.g., newsletter signup)
Performance of a contract
Legal obligations
Legitimate interests (e.g., service improvement, fraud prevention)

We do not sell personal data. We may share it with:

3.1 Service Providers

Payment processors (Stripe)
Hosting providers
Email delivery services (e.g., Ghost, transactional mail)
Analytics services (Google Analytics, if consented)
Advertising networks (AdSense, if consented)

3.2 Legal Requirements

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

3.3 Business Transfers

If ART Walkway is involved in a merger or acquisition, your data may transfer to the new entity under this Policy.

4. International Data Transfers

Some service providers (e.g., Stripe, Google) process data globally. We ensure such transfers comply with GDPR using approved safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

5. Retention of Data

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Deliver our Services
Meet legal and tax requirements
Resolve disputes
Enforce agreements

When no longer needed, data is deleted or anonymized.

You may:

Access your data
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion
Restrict processing
Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Request data portability
Withdraw consent at any time

Requests: support[at]artwalkway.com

7. Security Measures

We use industry-standard security practices including encryption, secure access controls, and monitoring. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure.

If you withdraw consent for essential processes (e.g., email delivery for membership), we may be unable to provide those services. Membership may end automatically if email delivery is not possible.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may link to external websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy at any time. Changes take effect upon posting. If changes materially affect your rights, we will notify you by email or through the Service.