This Privacy Policy explains how AfterGraft ("we", "us", "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit aftergraft.co.uk (the "Site") or interact with us through it. We're committed to handling your data in line with UK data protection law (UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018).
Who we are
AfterGraft is a multidisciplinary creative studio based at the John Marley Centre, Muscott Grove, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 6TT. If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle your data, contact us at aftergraftncl@gmail.com.
What data we collect
We collect the following personal data: Email address — if you sign up to our mailing listName, email address, and message content — if you contact us via our website formAutomatically collected data — such as IP address, browser type, and general usage data, gathered through our website host (Squarespace) as part of standard site analytics We do not collect any special category data (e.g. health, financial details) and we do not knowingly collect data from children.
Why we collect it, and our lawful basis
Email address (newsletter) — Purpose: to send occasional studio updates, residency news, and project announcements. Lawful basis: consent. Contact form details — Purpose: to respond to your enquiry. Lawful basis: legitimate interest (responding to a query you've initiated). Site analytics — Purpose: to understand how visitors use our site and improve it. Lawful basis: legitimate interest. Where we rely on consent (our newsletter), you can withdraw it at any time by unsubscribing — see below.
Who we share your data with
We use Squarespace to run our website, host our analytics, and send our newsletter via Squarespace Email Campaigns. Squarespace processes this data on our behalf under its own privacy and security terms. We do not sell your data, and we do not share it with third parties for their own marketing purposes.
How long we keep your data
Newsletter data — kept until you unsubscribe, or until you ask us to delete itContact form enquiries — kept for as long as needed to deal with your enquiry, and a reasonable period after in case of follow-up (typically no longer than 12 months)
Your rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to: Access the personal data we hold about youAsk us to correct inaccurate dataAsk us to delete your dataWithdraw consent at any time (e.g. unsubscribe from our newsletter)Object to or restrict how we use your dataComplain to the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) if you believe we've mishandled your data — ico.org.uk To exercise any of these rights, contact us at aftergraftncl@gmail.com.
Cookies
Our website, hosted on Squarespace, uses cookies to support core functionality and analytics. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings or via the cookie banner on our site. For More info, Click the link below:
We may update this policy from time to time. The "last updated" date at the top will reflect the most recent revision. We'll post significant changes prominently on the site.
Contact us
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, get in touch at aftergraftncl@gmail.com.
