SPACE21 Sound Gallery (“SPACE21”, “we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to respecting and protecting your privacy. We are a non-profit sound gallery based in Slemani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq, dedicated to exploring sound art, contemporary music, and fostering creative dialogue through festivals, workshops, residencies, research, and community projects. This policy explains how we handle your personal data in connection with our cultural and artistic activities.

Who We Are: SPACE21 is a non-profit sound gallery in Slemani, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. We are not a royalty collection or rights management organisation. Our focus is on supporting sonic experimentation, artistic exchange, and community engagement.

What Personal Data We Collect: We may collect and process the following types of personal data, limited to what is necessary for our artistic and community programs: Identification Data: Full name, nationality, and (if relevant) artist name. Contact Data: Email address, phone number, and physical address. Participation Data: Information you provide when applying to, or participating in, our events, workshops, or residencies

Sharing Your Data: We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share your data with trusted service providers (such as email newsletter platforms or event registration services) solely for the purpose of running our programs. If legally required, we may share information with authorities.

International Data Transfers: If we transfer data outside the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (for example, using international digital platforms), we will take steps to protect your privacy in line with applicable standards.

Data Retention: We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected: Application and participation data: Retained for the duration of the relevant project or event. Newsletter and contact data: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion. Website data and analytics: Up to 2 years

Your Rights: You have the right to: Request corrections. Request deletion (where legally possible). Withdraw your consent (where applicable)

Security: We use reasonable security measures to protect your data, including Secure digital storage and communication

Cookies: We use cookies to support website functionality and analytics. Please see our [Cookie Policy] for more information.

Contact Us: For questions about this policy or your privacy rights. Please email below

privacy@space21.org
Effective Date: 01 January 2026