Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how personal data is collected, used, and stored on the website www.aprilresidency.lt.

Data Controller

The entity responsible for the processing of your personal data is:

Name: VšĮ Artnews.lt
Registration Code: 302330925
Address: Bernardinų st. 4A–2, Vilnius, Lithuania
Email: info@aprilresidency.lt

Introduction

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies (for convenience, all referred to as ‘cookies’). Cookies may also be placed by third parties with whom we cooperate. We process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).

Legal Bases for Processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases:

– Consent (e.g. for analytical and marketing cookies)
– Performance of a contract or steps prior to entering into a contract (e.g. residency applications)
– Legitimate interests (e.g. ensuring the proper functioning, security, and improvement of the website)

Data Processing for Open Calls

To organise artist residencies and selection processes, we process the personal data of applicants.

– Data Processed. Name, surname, email address, phone number, curriculum vitae (CV), portfolio, description of artistic activities, and any other data provided in the online application form.
– Purpose. To carry out the selection process, communicate with applicants, and, where applicable, conclude residency agreements.
– Legal Basis. Processing is necessary to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract (selection process).
– Storage Period. Data of non-selected candidates is stored for 6 months after the end of the selection process. Data of selected artists is retained for the duration of the contractual relationship and thereafter in accordance with applicable legal and archiving requirements.

Cookies and Related Technologies

– Technical or Functional Cookies. These cookies ensure that certain parts of the website work properly and that your user preferences remain known. These cookies may be placed without your consent.
– Analytical Cookies. We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with the website. These cookies are only activated once we have received your prior consent via the cookie banner.
– Marketing / Tracking Cookies. Marketing cookies (e.g. via Meta Platform services) are used to track users across websites and display relevant content or advertisements. These cookies are only used with your consent.

Data Recipients and Transfers

We may share personal data with trusted service providers (such as website hosting providers, analytics providers, and communication tools) who process data on our behalf under appropriate agreements.

Some of these providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where this is the case, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including for legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Data collected via cookies is stored in accordance with the retention periods defined by the respective cookie providers.

Social Media Buttons

Our website includes links or buttons to social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook. These third-party tools may collect information about your use of the website and process personal data independently as separate data controllers. We encourage you to review their privacy policies for more information.

Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

– Right to be informed. You have the right to know why your personal data is needed, what will happen to it, and how long it will be retained.
– Right of access. You have the right to access your personal data that we hold.
– Right to rectification. You have the right to supplement, correct, have deleted, or block your personal data whenever you wish.
– Right to withdraw consent. If you give us your consent to process your data, you have the right to revoke that consent at any time.
– Right to lodge a complaint. You have the right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate (VDAI) if you believe your data is handled improperly.

To exercise your rights, please contact us at: info@aprilresidency.lt

Managing Cookies

You can use your internet browser settings to delete cookies automatically or manually, and to specify that certain cookies may not be placed. If you delete the cookies in your browser, they may be placed again upon your next visit to the website, subject to your consent.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.

Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

Website: www.aprilresidency.lt
Email: info@aprilresidency.lt
Address: Bernardinų st. 4A–2, Vilnius, Lithuania