Para/Site Art Space Limited (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This privacy policy (this “Policy”) outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, processing and disclosure of your information when you visit our website www.para-site.art (“website”), visit our gallery, attend or participate in our events or otherwise interact with us in compliance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (Cap. 486) (“PDPO”). By using our website or interacting with us, you agree to the collection, use, processing and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Policy.
1. Collection of Personal Data
We may collect personal data from you when you interact with us, such as when you:
- Register for or attend our exhibitions, events, talks, screenings, or programmes through ticketing or registration platforms;
- Visit our galleries;
- Subscribe to our newsletters or mailing lists;
- Make a donation or become a supporter or member;
- Apply for or participate in our residency programmes, grants, workshops, or internships;
- Purchase works, publications or merchandise from us;
- Volunteer or collaborate with us; and
- Contact us for information, submit a proposal, or make an enquiry.
2. Type of Personal Data
The types of personal data we collect include but are not limited to the following:
- Personal identifiers: Name, HKID/Passport number, gender, date of birth, portraits
- Contact Information: Telephone number, mobile phone number, email address, residential address, correspondence address
- Demographic and Background Information: Age, place of residence, profession
- Employment related: Resume / CV, health data (for medical insurance enrolment)
- Financial information: Bank details / bank account numbers; deposit proof / payment proof, invoice information and donation records
- Engagement and Interaction Data: Event registration details, attendance records, survey responses, feedback
If the data requested by us is not provided, we may be unable to provide (or continue to provide) certain products or services to you.
3. Use of Personal Data
The personal data we collect may be used for the following purposes:
- To process and complete your registration, donation, membership, or purchase;
- To communicate with you regarding our exhibitions, programmes, events, and services;
- To manage and improve our exhibitions, residency programmes, educational initiatives, and other services;
- For recruitment purposes;
- To comply with legal and regulatory requirements;
- For identification and verification purposes;
- For our daily operation and management;
- To protect our rights, property, or safety;
- To handle your request or enquiries;
- For any other purposes to which you may from time to time agree; and
- To fulfill any other purposes directly related to those stated above.
4. Disclosure of Personal Data
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal data to outside parties except as described below:
- To affiliates within our group, or assignees or transferees of our business;
- To trusted third parties (such as our partner institutions, funding bodies, banks, service providers, event agents, or logistics partners) who assist us in operating our website, conducting our activities, or providing services to you, so long as those parties agree to keep this information confidential; and
- To any person or regulators to whom we are under an obligation to disclose the information to in order to comply with legal obligations or to protect our rights, property, or safety.
5. Retention of Personal Data
We will retain your Personal Data only for as long as is reasonably necessary for the purposes set out in this Policy. We will retain and use your Personal Data to the extent necessary to comply with our legal obligations (for example, if we are required to retain your data to comply with applicable laws), resolve disputes, and enforce our legal agreements and policies.
6. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data. Your personal data is stored in secure networks and is only accessible by a limited number of persons who have special access rights to such systems.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to other websites that we do not operate. We advise you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit. We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content, privacy policies, or practices of third-party websites or services.
8. Access and Correction of Personal Data
You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data held by us. If you wish to access or correct your personal data, please contact us at:
Gallery Manager,
Para Site, 22/F, Wing Wah Industrial Building
677 King’s Road
Quarry Bay, Hong Kong
privacy@para-site.art
9. Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Policy, please contact us at: Para Site, privacy@para-site.art.