PRIVACY POLICY
Last updated: July 2, 2025
The Affectivist Project is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you interact with our digital publication and submission platform.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information you voluntarily provide when you:
Submit artwork or fill out submission forms (e.g., name, email, age, bio, artist statements),
Subscribe to our newsletter or updates,
Contact us directly.
We may also collect non-personal data automatically through analytics tools (such as Squarespace Analytics or Google Analytics), including:
Browser type, IP address, referring URLs, time of access.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
Review and organize art submissions,
Publish selected work with artist attribution (as outlined in our Submissions Agreement),
Send updates, announcements, or respond to inquiries,
Improve our website’s functionality and user experience.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties, except:
When required by law,
To service providers who support our site (e.g., Squarespace or newsletter software), under strict privacy agreements.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, but no online platform is 100% secure. Submission is at your discretion.
5. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
Access or correct your personal data,
Request deletion of your data,
Withdraw consent (where applicable).
To exercise these rights, contact us at: admin@theaffectivistproject.com
6. Cookies and Tracking
We may use cookies and similar technologies to collect usage data and improve your browsing experience. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.
7. Updates
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Continued use of our site after changes implies acceptance of the revised terms.