Privacy Policy

Last updated: 26 July 2026

At Opal Art Guild, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it and how we use it when you visit our website or get in touch with us.

Who we are

Opal Art Guild organises curated art exhibitions and creative events that celebrate local artists and connect them with new audiences. We are committed to handling your personal information responsibly and in accordance with UK data protection law.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we use your information, please contact us at info@opalartguild.co.uk

Information we collect

We may collect personal information when you:

Contact us through our website.
Sign up to receive our newsletter or email updates.
Register your interest in exhibiting with Opal Art Guild.
Submit an application for an Open Call or exhibition.
Upload images of your artwork as part of an exhibition application.
Contact us by email or through our social media channels.

The information we collect may include:

Your name
Email address
Telephone number
Postal address (where applicable)
Artist biography or information about your creative practice
Images of your artwork and related information
Social media or website links you choose to provide
Any other information you voluntarily submit to us

How we use your information

We use your information to:

Respond to your enquiries.
Manage artist registrations and exhibition applications.
Assess artwork submitted for exhibitions.
Communicate with artists about exhibitions, events and opportunities.
Send newsletters and updates where you have asked to receive them.
Improve our website and visitor experience.
Meet our legal and administrative responsibilities.

We only process your personal information where we have a lawful basis to do so under UK data protection legislation.

Marketing

If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we may send you information about:

Upcoming exhibitions
Open Calls
Artist opportunities
Events and news from Opal Art Guild

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in our emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing your information

We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information.

We may share your information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website and communications, including:

Wix (website hosting, forms and website services)

This organisation only process your information on our behalf and are required to keep it secure.

We may also disclose information where required by law.

How we store your information

We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, loss or misuse.

Information submitted through our website is stored securely using Wix and any trusted third-party services we use to operate our business.

How long we keep your information

We only keep your personal information for as long as necessary for the purpose for which it was collected.

For exhibition applications, we may retain your details for future Open Calls and exhibition opportunities unless you ask us not to.

You may request that we delete your personal information at any time, unless we are required to keep it for legal or administrative reasons.

Your rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
Ask us to correct inaccurate information.
Request that we erase your personal information in certain circumstances.
Restrict or object to the way we process your information.
Withdraw your consent where processing is based on consent.
Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us.

Our website uses cookies to ensure it functions correctly and to help us understand how visitors use the site.

Where required, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

Third-party websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their own privacy policies.

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Opal Art Guild

Email: info@opalartguild.co.uk

Changes to this Privacy Policy

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those websites and encourage you to read their own privacy policies.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be published on this page and will take effect immediately upon publication.

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Opal Art Guild

Email: info@opalartguild.co.uk

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:

Opal Art Guild

Email: info@opalartguild.co.uk