Data protection

Artistike & Swiss Art Association
8134 Adliswil, Switzerland
Email: artistike@gmx.ch
Website: www.artistike.ch

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1. General Information

Protecting your personal data is important to us.
We process personal data exclusively in accordance with the Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

This Privacy Policy explains:
• which data we collect
• how we use it
• who has access to it
• and which rights you have

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2. Data Controller

Artistike & Swiss Art Association
8134 Adliswil
Switzerland
Email: artistike@gmx.ch

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3. Data We Collect

We collect personal data only when necessary, for example:

3.1 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our website, the following technical data may be stored automatically:
• IP address
• date and time
• browser type and version
• device information
• pages visited

This data is used for security, stability and optimization of the website.

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3.2 Data Provided Through Contact

When you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect:
• name
• email address
• message / inquiry

We use this data solely to process your request.

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3.3 Data from Artists and Cultural Practitioners

We collect personal data from participants in various artistic disciplines, including visual arts, music, singing, dance, theatre, performance, photography, design and other creative fields.
This data includes:
• contact details (name, address, email, phone)
• information on artworks, performances or musical pieces
• technical requirements for events (instruments, sound or lighting needs)
• organizational information (rehearsal times, stage plans, submission deadlines)

This data is used exclusively for the planning, execution and organization of exhibitions and events.

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4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website (Wix.com) uses cookies, including:
• essential technical cookies
• analytics cookies
• functional cookies

You can block or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.

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5. Disclosure of Data

We do not share personal data with third parties unless:
• you give explicit consent
• it is necessary for organizing an exhibition or event
• we are legally obliged to do so

Example: forwarding buyer contact information only to the respective artist.

Artistike never sells personal data.

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6. Storage & Security

We use the security standards provided by Wix.com:
• encrypted connections (HTTPS)
• secure servers located in the EU/USA
• restricted access systems

We store personal data only for as long as required for association-related purposes.

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7. Your Rights

You have the right at any time to:
• request information about your stored data
• correct or delete your data
• restrict data processing
• object to data processing
• request data transfer (GDPR, where applicable)

For inquiries: artistike@gmx.ch

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8. Newsletter

If you subscribe to our newsletter:
• we store your email address
• we send only association and exhibition updates
• you may unsubscribe at any time with one click

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9. Third-Party Provider (Wix)

Our website is operated through Wix.com.
Therefore, the privacy policies of Wix also apply:
https://www.wix.com/about/privacy

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10. Changes

Artistike may update this Privacy Policy when necessary.
The current version is always available on this website.

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Contact

Artistike & Swiss Art Association
8134 Adliswil
Switzerland
Email: artistike@gmx.ch