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Gavin Turk Studio – Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 25 June 2025

Gavin Turk Ltd ("we", "us", "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and store your personal information — including when you interact with our website, participate in projects (such as Portrait of an Egg), or engage with the Studio.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and relevant privacy laws.

1. Who We Are

Data Controller: Gavin Turk Studio / Live Stock Market Ltd
Registered Address: 28 Bidder Street, London E16 4ST
Email: studio@gavinturk.com

We have appointed a Data Privacy Manager. Please contact us using the email above for any questions.

2. What Personal Data We Collect

We may collect and store:

 * Name, email address, postal address, telephone number
 * Professional information (organisation, role)
 * Images submitted for projects (e.g. Portrait of an Egg)
 * Interests in our exhibitions, events, or artworks
 * Payment or donation details
 * Technical data (IP address, browser type, usage patterns via cookies)
 * Communication history with us

We do not knowingly collect data relating to children or special categories of personal data (racial/ethnic origin, religious beliefs, health data, etc).

3. How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data to:

 * Communicate about Gavin Turk Studio exhibitions, events, and projects
 * Process sales, donations, commissions, or other transactions
 * Administer our website and mailing lists
 * Deliver online projects (e.g. Portrait of an Egg)
 * Fulfil legal obligations

We rely on the following legal bases:

 * Your consent (for marketing communications)
 * Performance of a contract (sales, project participation)
 * Legitimate interests (to operate and promote the Studio)
 * Compliance with legal obligations

4. Sharing Your Data

We will never sell your personal data. We may share it with trusted service providers, such as:

 * Email marketing platforms (e.g. Artlogic Mailing)
 * Payment processors
 * Event management platforms
 * Project collaborators (e.g. Photo London, Ben Brown Fine Arts), only where necessary
 * All third parties must handle your data securely and in accordance with the law.

5. Data Security

We store your data securely and limit access to authorised personnel. We have procedures in place to deal with any suspected breach.

6. Your Rights

You can:

 * Access your data
 * Request correction or deletion
 * Withdraw consent at any time
 * Object to processing based on legitimate interests
 * Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
 * To exercise your rights: studio@gavinturk.com

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes above, or to comply with legal requirements. For projects like Portrait of an Egg, this includes the period during which the artwork or related materials are in use or displayed.

8. Cookies

Our website uses cookies. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are used. For more details, see our Cookie Policy.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available at: [https://www.gavinturk.com/info/privacy]