SPACE21 Privacy Policy


Effective Date: 01 January 2026
Last Updated: 19 January 2026

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.
  1. 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.

Contact:
گەلەری دەنگی SPACE21
Email: privacy@space21.org
  1. 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
  • Digital Data: Website usage information and cookies (see our Cookie Policy)
  1. How We Collect Your Data
Your personal data is collected when:
  • You apply for or participate in a SPACE21 event, residency, or project
  • You contact us or subscribe to our newsletter
  • You interact with our website or social media
  1. Why We Process Your Data
We process your personal data to:
  • Manage applications and participation in SPACE21 events and activities
  • Communicate with you regarding our programs, events, and updates
  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Improve our website and community engagement
  • Fulfill any legal or administrative requirements relevant to our non-profit work
We do not process your data for royalty collection or rights management purposes.
  1. 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.
  1. 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.
  1. 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
  1. Your Rights
You have the right to:
  • Request corrections
  • Request deletion (where legally possible)
  • Withdraw your consent (where applicable)
To exercise your rights, please contact privacy@space21.org.
  1. Security
We use reasonable security measures to protect your data, including:
  • Secure digital storage and communication
  1. Cookies
We use cookies to support website functionality and analytics. Please see our [Cookie Policy] for more information.
  1. Contact Us
For questions about this policy or your privacy rights, please email: privacy@space21.org