Privacy Notice
Last Updated: June 2026
Liverpool Artists' Network Privacy Notice
Liverpool Artists' Network is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Notice explains how we collect, use, store and protect your personal information when you become a member of the Liverpool Artists' Network Directory.
1. Who We Are
Liverpool Artists' Network operates an online directory promoting artists, creatives and arts organisations based in and around Liverpool.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Notice or how we use your personal information, please contact:
Liverpool Artists' Network
Arena Studios
First Floor, Elevator Building
27 Parliament Street
Liverpool L8 5RN
Email: liverpoolartnet@yahoo.co.uk
2. Information We Collect
When you apply for membership, subscribe to the directory, or contact us, we may collect the following information:
Membership Information
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Name
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Email address
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Postcode
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Website address
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Social media links
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Artist biography and profile information
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Images and content submitted for your directory listing
Payment Information
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Billing address
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Payment details required to process subscriptions
Please note that payment card information is processed securely by our payment provider and is not stored by Liverpool Artists' Network.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your personal information to:
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Create and manage your membership account
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Display your public profile within the Liverpool Artists' Network Directory
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Process membership subscriptions and renewals
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Communicate with you about your membership
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Respond to enquiries and provide support
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Improve our website and services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Information Published in the Directory
The purpose of the Liverpool Artists' Network Directory is to promote creative practitioners.
The information you choose to submit for your profile, including your name, biography, website links, social media links and images, may be publicly visible on the directory website.
Your email address, postcode, billing information and payment information will not be publicly displayed.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK data protection law, we process your personal information because:
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It is necessary to fulfil our contract with you as a directory member.
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You have provided consent for us to display information within the directory.
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We have a legitimate interest in administering and improving our services.
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We are required to comply with legal obligations.
6. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.
We may share your information with:
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Website hosting providers
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Payment processors
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Service providers who help us operate the directory
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Professional advisers where necessary
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Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
All third-party providers are required to handle your information securely and in accordance with data protection legislation.
7. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.
While we take reasonable steps to protect your data, no online system can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your membership remains active.
If your membership ends or you request removal from the directory, we will normally delete your personal information within one month, unless we are required to retain certain records for legal, accounting or tax purposes.
9. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), you have the right to:
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Request access to your personal information
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Request correction of inaccurate information
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Request deletion of your personal information
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Request restriction of processing
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Object to processing
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Request transfer of your information to another organisation where applicable
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Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO):
10. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time.
Any changes will be published on our website and the date at the top of this notice will be updated accordingly.
We encourage members to review this notice periodically to stay informed about how we protect and use personal information.