Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2025

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This policy explains how we collect, use, and look after your data when you join as a Friend or Member of Arts Central Studios or interact with us.

What information we collect

When you sign up or get in touch, we may collect:

Your name

Email address

Postal address

Payment details (processed securely by a third-party provider – we do not store card details)

Any preferences you choose to share (such as birthday or interests)

How we use your information

We use your information to:

Manage your membership

Send you updates, event information, and Friends- or Members-only opportunities

Process payments and keep membership records

Improve what we offer and how we communicate

We only use your data for purposes connected to Arts Central Studios and will never sell your information.

Marketing emails

We’ll only send you emails if you’ve opted in., which includes becoming a Friend or Member. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Who we share your data with

We may share limited data with trusted services we use to run our organisation, such as:

Email platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)

Payment processors
These services are GDPR-compliant and only use your data to provide their service.

How long we keep your data

We keep your information only for as long as necessary to manage your membership or meet legal requirements.

Your rights

You have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you

Ask us to correct or delete your data

Withdraw consent at any time

To do this, email: info@artsgatewaymk.org.uk