China Arts (website url address: https://china-arts.uk) appreciates your business and trust. China Arts is committed to safeguarding your personal data and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information in line with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Who We Are
China Arts is a UK-based cultural organisation promoting Chinese music and traditional arts through performances, workshops, and educational programmes. For the purposes of UK data protection law, we act as the “data controller” of any personal data you provide.
Contact details:
Email: chinaartsuk@gmail.com
2. What Data We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
Identity and Contact Data: Name, email, phone number, organisation (if applicable)
Communication Data: Any information shared through emails, messages, contact forms, or event bookings
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device details, website usage data (via cookies)
Transaction Data: Workshop/event registrations, purchases, or donations (including associated metadata)
We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13 without parental consent.
3. How We Collect Your Data
We collect your data through:
Our website contact and sign-up forms
Email correspondence and event registration
Participation in workshops, lessons, or online events
Cookies and similar tracking technologies
4. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal information for the following purposes:
To respond to enquiries and provide services
To register you for events, workshops, or courses
To manage purchases or donations
To send newsletters or updates (with your consent)
To improve the website and user experience
To comply with legal and financial obligations
We will only use your personal data when there is a lawful basis, such as consent, legitimate interest, contract fulfilment, or legal obligation.
5. Email and Marketing Communications
We will only send you newsletters or promotional materials if you have actively opted in. You may unsubscribe at any time via the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.
6. Cookies
Our website uses cookies to enhance your experience and track anonymous usage data (via tools such as Google Analytics). Cookies help us:
Understand how visitors interact with our site
Improve content and navigation
Maintain security and session tracking
You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.
7. Data Sharing and Third-Party Services
We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share your data with trusted third parties who support our operations, including:
Website hosting and analytics providers
Email and communication tools
Payment processors (for registrations or donations)
All third-party partners are GDPR-compliant and only process your data on our instructions.
8. Embedded Content and External Links
Our website may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube videos) and links to external websites. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or track your interactions as if you were visiting them directly. Please review their privacy policies separately, as we are not responsible for their practices.
9. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from loss, misuse, or unauthorised access, including:
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SSL/HTTPS encryption
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Secure data storage
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Limited internal access to personal data
In the unlikely event of a data breach, we will take swift action, notify affected individuals (if required), and inform the ICO where applicable.
10. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal or regulatory obligations.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, unless we are required to retain it for legal reasons.
11. Your Data Rights (UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
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Access your personal data
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Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
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Request deletion of your data
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Object to data processing
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Withdraw consent at any time
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Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
To exercise your rights, please contact us at [Insert Contact Email]. We aim to respond within one calendar month.
12. Legal Compliance and Data Disclosure
We may disclose your data if legally required to do so by government agencies or regulatory authorities, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our legal rights or prevent fraud.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website, with the effective date clearly noted. Please review it periodically.
14. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how your personal data is handled, please contact us at:
Email: chinaartsuk@gmail.com
For more information about your data rights, visit the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk