Privacy Policy

artists.org.nz is operated by The Community Limited (“we”, “us”, “The Community”). Personal information collected through this website and related email support is managed by The Community Limited. Further contact details are on our About and Contact pages.

• Account data: such as name, email address, and role when you register or sign in.
• Google Sign-In: if you choose Continue with Google, we receive your Google account email address and basic profile information (name and profile photo) from Google. We do not receive or store your Google password.
• Profile and listings: text and images you choose to publish as an artist, gallery, or expo host.
• Technical data: IP address, device and browser type, and cookies used to keep you signed in and to understand aggregate traffic patterns.
• Communications: messages you send us by email or through forms.

We process personal information to:

• Provide and secure the service (including authentication and dashboards).
• Create or sign you into your artists.org.nz account when you use Google Sign-In, using only the email and basic profile data Google provides for that purpose.
• Show your public profile and listings to visitors as you intend.
• Respond to enquiries and improve the site’s usability and reliability.
• Meet legal obligations and protect users against fraud or abuse.

When you sign in with Google, artists.org.nz requests the email and profile scopes. We use that Google user data solely to authenticate you and populate your account name and avatar. We do not sell Google user data or use it for advertising. We do not share it with third parties except as needed to operate authentication (for example our hosting provider processing data on our instructions) or as otherwise described in this policy for The Community Limited’s network of sites.

If you are in the European Economic Area or UK, we rely on performance of a contract, legitimate interests (running a safe directory and improving the product), and consent where we ask for it (for example optional marketing). You may withdraw consent without affecting processing that already occurred.

The Community Limited operates a network of related New Zealand platforms, including artists.org.nz, thecommunity.co.nz, and whats-on.co.nz, and may operate other partner or regional sites under the same organisation. User data across this network is managed by The Community Limited.

We cross-promote content between these platforms. For example, events, exhibitions, profiles, or listings you create or publish on artists.org.nz may be synced, displayed, or promoted on thecommunity.co.nz, whats-on.co.nz, or other sites in the network so audiences can discover them more widely. The same may apply in reverse when content originates on a sister site and is shown here.

Where we share data across the network, we do so only for operating and promoting those services: for example publishing public listing details, keeping shared calendars and directories consistent, authenticating related accounts where applicable, and administering the platforms. We do not sell your personal information. Each site may have its own privacy notice; this policy covers personal information collected or processed in connection with artists.org.nz, including sharing described here.

Besides sharing within The Community Limited’s network as described above, we use service providers (such as hosting, email, and analytics) who process data on our instructions. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security. We do not sell your personal information.

We keep account and profile data while your account is active and for a reasonable period afterwards for backups, disputes, and legal compliance. Technical logs may be retained for a shorter rolling period.

We use industry-standard measures appropriate to the service. No online transmission is perfectly secure; please use a strong password and protect your devices.

Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal information, and to object to or restrict certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights. You may also complain to your local privacy regulator.

We use cookies and similar technologies for session management and preferences. You can control cookies through your browser; disabling some cookies may limit sign-in or features.

The site is not directed at children under 13. If you believe we have collected a child’s information without appropriate consent, contact us and we will take steps to delete it.

We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be indicated by updating the “Last updated” date and, where appropriate, a notice on the site.

Privacy questions: please contact us at hello@artists.org.nz or use the details on our Contact page.