Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 2025

Welcome to the website of Katharina Worf, a contemporary arts curator based in London, UK. Your privacy is important, and this Privacy Policy outlines how your personal data is collected, used, and protected when you interact with this website or any services offered by Katharina Worf.

1. Who We Are

Katharina Worf is an independent arts curator specialising in contemporary art. This website is operated by Katharina Worf for the purpose of showcasing curatorial work, sharing news and events, and providing a point of contact for collaborators, clients, and the public.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following types of personal data:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number (if provided via contact forms or email).

  • Website Usage Data: IP address, browser type, referring website, pages visited, and time spent on the site.

  • Communications: Any personal data you provide when contacting us, signing up for a mailing list, or interacting via social media or events.

3. How We Use Your Information

We process your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To respond to enquiries or collaboration requests.

  • To send newsletters or event updates (if you have opted in).

  • To improve the website and user experience.

  • To comply with legal obligations.

We will not use your personal information for automated decision-making or profiling.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data:

  • Consent: Where you have given clear consent for us to process your personal data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter signup).

  • Contract: Where processing is necessary to fulfill a request or contract with you.

  • Legitimate Interests: For internal analytics, communication, and website functionality improvements.

5. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share limited data with trusted third parties, such as:

  • Service providers who help operate this website (e.g., hosting, analytics).

  • Email marketing platforms (only if you subscribe to updates).

  • Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law.

All third parties are required to process your data in accordance with data protection laws.

6. Data Retention

We only retain personal data for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined above. You can request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us directly.

7. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you.

  • Request correction or deletion of your data.

  • Object to or restrict processing.

  • Withdraw consent at any time.

  • Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): https://ico.org.uk

To exercise your rights, please email: hello@katharina-worf.com

8. Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to improve user experience and gather usage data via tools such as Google Analytics. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being used.

9. External Links

This website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact:

Katharina Worf
katharina.worf@gmail.com
London, United Kingdom