Privacy Notice for Supporters

About Us
OVADA is an exhibition, education and and visual art development space in Oxfordshire. As an artist-led, not-for-profit organisation we provide unique opportunities for both artists and audiences. We run an exciting programme of exhibitions and events; an expanding Associates Network; a wide range of learning opportunities and provide studios at our venue in Oxford city centre. We also work at other off-site locations and via online/digital projects.

When we state “OVADA” (or “we”, “us” or “our”) we are referring to OVADA (Oxfordshire Visual Arts Development Agency); a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, registered number 5138370.

Personal Data
OVADA only collects personal data which is necessary for us to carry out our activities. This is data that can identify who you are and may include information that you tell us about yourself, including:

  • your name

  • email address

  • postal address

  • telephone number

  • ticketing/purchasing history

  • information acquired via Cookies/Google Analytics.

We will only use your personal information to enable us to carry out our activities, which may include:

  • informing you about our upcoming exhibitions, events, classes, opportunities and general news via e-newsletters.  

  • enabling you to support our organisation as an Associate, volunteer, friend of OVADA or by purchasing items/tickets online.

  • responding to enquiries you may have sent us or contacting you for feedback.

  • updating you about relevant changes. 

Your information will be stored securely, either on paper or electronically, and unless otherwise disclosed by us during collection, we will only share your information with the authorised people who are working for OVADA, except in the event that disclosure is required by law.

As a supporter of OVADA, your personal data will be kept so that we can contact you as we described above until you ask to be removed. If you asked to be removed we will carry out this request securely within 14 days. However we may need to keep a note of this request.

You can request a copy of the personal data that we hold for you and we will respond within 28 days upon receiving your request.

Unsubscribing
We take your privacy seriously and do not want to send you information that you do not want to receive. If you receive newsletters or other correspondence from OVADA that you would prefer not to receive, you can unsubscribe from our mailing list at any time by using the ‘unsubscribe’ link at the bottom of our emails. Alternatively you can email your request to info@ovada.org.uk; write to us at: OVADA, 14A Osney Lane, Oxford OX1 1NJ; or phone us on 01865 200979.

Please note that we may still contact you for other purposes, for example if you sign up as an OVADA Associate or respond to an opportunity at OVADA.

Summary
If you would like to find out more about how we collect and use your personal data please refer to our Privacy Policy: www.ovada.org.uk/privacy. Or if you have any concerns please contact us:
Email: info@ovada.org.uk;
Postal Address: Director, OVADA, 14A Osney Lane, Oxford OX1 1NJ;
Phone: 01865 200979

Updates
Changes to this Privacy Notice will be made on our website: www.ovada.org.uk/privacy.