Privacy Policy
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Last Updated: 7 May 2026
Sam Joseph Studios Ltd, (www.samjosephstudios.com), “we”, “us”, or “our”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use and protect your personal information when you visit our website, purchase tickets, pay per view, apply to exhibit, submit to our exhibition open calls, film events, join membership programmes, subscribe to communications, enquiries and express interest in collaborating or otherwise engage with Us.
We are committed to handling personal data responsibly, transparently and in accordance with applicable UK data protection laws, including the UK General Data Protection Regulation (“UK GDPR”) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who We Are
Sam Joseph Studios Ltd
United Kingdom
Email: samjoseph@samjosephstudios.com
For the purposes of UK GDPR, Sam Joseph Studios Ltd is the Data Controller of your personal information.
The Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following personal information:
Information You Provide to Us
This includes information you voluntarily provide when you:
Purchase tickets
Pay per view
Sign up to our mailing list
Make an enquiry
Contact us by email or through website forms
This information may include:
Name
Email address
Telephone number
Billing address
Payment information
Professional or artistic information
Social media handles
Business or gallery details
Communication preferences
Payment Information
Payments made through our website may be processed securely via trusted third-party providers.
We do not store full payment card details on our systems.
Technical Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect limited technical information, including:
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Referral source
Pages viewed
Time spent on pages
Website interactions
This helps us improve website functionality, visitor experience and performance.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
Deliver Services
Including to:
Process pay per view
Manage artist open call submissions
Administer exhibition applications
Respond to enquiries
Deliver events and programming
Communicate With You
We may contact you regarding:
Ticket confirmations
Fair updates
Open Call information
Membership communications
Programme announcements
Event logistics
Customer support
Marketing Communications
If you choose to subscribe, we may send newsletters and updates relating to:
announcements
artist and film opportunities
Open Calls
Talks and programming
Partnerships and special events
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails or by contacting us directly.
Improve Our Website and Services
We may analyse website activity and visitor behaviour to:
Improve navigation and usability
Understand visitor interests
Improve content and programming
Legal and Administrative Purposes
Under UK GDPR, we process personal data on one or more of the following legal bases:
Contractual Necessity
Where processing is necessary to:
Fulfil ticket purchases
Provide requested services
Consent
Where you choose to:
Join mailing lists
Receive marketing communications
Accept optional cookies
Legitimate Interests
To:
Improve our services
Operate the fair effectively
Understand visitor behaviour
Legal Obligation
Where required to comply with legal or regulatory requirements.
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
These may include:
Payment Providers
Website & Email Services
Including Squarespace and associated email communication tools.
Event Partners & Contractors
Including trusted suppliers assisting with:
Ticket fulfilment
Accessibility support
Marketing and communications
We require third parties to process data securely and only for legitimate business purposes.
Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you may have the right to:
Access your personal information
Correct inaccurate information
Request deletion of personal information
Restrict certain processing
Object to marketing
Withdraw consent
Request data portability
To exercise any rights, please contact:
samjoseph@samjosephstudios.com
We may request proof of identity before responding.
Data Security
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to safeguard personal information.
However, while we take security seriously, no method of online transmission or storage can be guaranteed as completely secure.
International Data Transfers
Some third-party services used by Sam Joseph Studios may store or process information outside the United Kingdom.
Where this occurs, we take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve functionality and understand how visitors use our website.
For more information, please see our Cookies Policy
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.
We encourage visitors to review their policies separately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any updates will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or how your information is used, please contact:
Sam Joseph Studios Ltd
Email: samjoseph@samjosephstudios.com