Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Last updated: [10th July 2025]

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you visit our website or submit your information through forms for event invitations and exhibition updates. This website is operated by the Nigeria Art Society UK (NASUK).

1. Who We Are

We are the Nigeria Art Society UK, a collective of professional Nigerian artists based in the United Kingdom. Our website showcases the work of our members and provides information about our exhibitions, events, and artistic projects.

2. What Data We Collect

We collect the following personal data only when you choose to provide it through our forms:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Number of guests (for RSVP purposes)
  • Any message you voluntarily include
  • Consent for storing your data in accordance with this policy

We do not collect sensitive personal data (e.g. health information, ethnicity) or financial details.

3. Why We Collect Your Data

We collect your data for the following purposes:

  • To invite you to upcoming exhibitions and events
  • To send you confirmations, updates, or reminders
  • To manage attendance lists for private or public art viewings
  • To understand interest in our programmes and improve communication

4. How We Store and Protect Your Data

Your data is stored securely using WordPress and WPForms systems on servers located within the UK or EEA. Access is restricted to authorised NASUK team members and is not shared with any third parties without your explicit consent.

We regularly monitor and update our systems to protect against unauthorised access, disclosure, or loss.

5. Your Data Protection Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:
📧 nigeriaartsocietyuk@gmail.com (or your actual contact email)

6. How Long We Keep Your Data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above, or until you request deletion.

7. Cookies

This website may use minimal cookies for basic functionality. We do not use cookies for advertising or user profiling.

8. Third-Party Services

We may use secure third-party services (e.g. WPForms, Mailchimp) to manage email communications or form submissions. These providers are GDPR-compliant and process your data in line with this policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page. Please check back occasionally for updates.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your data, please contact:
📧 nigeriaartsocietyuk@gmail.com