Privacy Policy WAOW

Last updated: Oct 2025

WAOW respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our Site.

1. Information We Collect

a) Information You Provide

  • Membership applications (name, address, email, phone, artwork details)

  • Communications (when you contact us via email or form)

  • Content you submit (artist biographies, images, blog posts, etc.)

b) Automatically Collected Information

  • Usage data (IP address, browser type, pages visited, time on site)

  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies (for analytics and improving the site)

2. Use of Information

We may use your information to:

  • Process and manage membership, exhibitions, events, and communications

  • Display your submitted content (artwork, profile) on the Site and in WAOW publications

  • Send newsletters, announcements, updates (if you opt in)

  • Analyze usage trends to improve the Site

  • Comply with legal obligations

3. Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share information:

  • With third‑party service providers (e.g. website hosting, email services) solely to support our operations

  • When required by law or to protect WAOW’s legal rights

  • With your consent

4. Cookies & Tracking

  • We use cookies and similar technologies for site analytics, performance, and user experience.

  • You can manage or disable cookies via your browser settings, although that may limit functionality.

5. Security

  • We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your data.

  • However, transmission over the internet is never 100% secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Correct inaccuracies

  • Delete your data

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.

7. Retention

We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and for internal record keeping.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children under 13.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Policy occasionally. The “Last updated” date will reflect changes. Further, changes will be effective when posted.

10. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about these Terms, contact WAOW at : CONTACT PAGE