Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to newyork.exodusandresilience.org, operated in connection with the Exodus & Resilience — Venezuela Chapter program under the institutional supervision of VAEA — Venezuelan American Endowment for the Arts.

VAEA is a nonprofit organization registered in New York State and recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. Exodus & Resilience coordinates the program’s conceptual, editorial and documentary framework.

1. Information we may collect

We may collect personal information when a person completes a form, requests information, subscribes to communications, participates in activities, submits proposals, makes a donation or contacts the program directly.

The information may include:

• Name and surname.
• Email address.
• Phone number, if voluntarily provided.
• City, country or institutional affiliation.
• Information included in messages, requests, forms or proposals.
• Basic technical browsing data, such as IP address, browser, device, pages visited and access date.

2. How we use information

We use personal information only for purposes related to the operation, communication, documentation, research, public participation and institutional development of the program.

These purposes may include:

• Responding to inquiries or requests.
• Managing institutional communications.
• Evaluating proposals from artists, collaborators, researchers or partners.
• Organizing educational, curatorial or public activities.
• Managing donations, support or foundation relationships.
• Improving the functionality, accessibility and security of the website.
• Complying with applicable legal, accounting, tax or regulatory obligations.

3. Donations and payments

When donation or payment mechanisms are enabled, they may be processed through secure third-party platforms. VAEA / Exodus & Resilience does not directly store complete credit card information or sensitive banking data on this website.

External payment or donation platforms may apply their own privacy policies and terms of use.

4. Communications

If a person subscribes to communications or provides an email address, we may send information about the program, calls for participation, public activities, editorial content, support campaigns or institutional updates.

A person may request to stop receiving communications by writing to info@exodusandresilience.org.

5. Sharing of information

We do not sell personal data. We may share limited information only when necessary to operate the program, comply with legal obligations, process communications, administer activities, manage donations or work with technical and professional service providers.

We may share information with:

• Hosting, form, email, analytics or security providers.
• Legal, accounting or administrative advisors.
• Donation or payment platforms.
• Collaborating institutions, when necessary for an activity and subject to reasonable confidentiality standards.
• Competent authorities, if legally required.

6. Artists, artworks and documentation

Information related to artists, artworks, interviews, images, biographies, archives and curatorial documentation will be handled under principles of informed consent, correct attribution, respect for copyright and appropriate use of image and content.

Publication of artistic, biographical or documentary materials may be subject to specific agreements, authorizations, curatorial permissions or consent documents when applicable.

7. Cookies and similar technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies for technical functionality, security, user experience, analytics or external content. More details are available in our Cookie Policy.

8. Data retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, document program activities, maintain administrative records or resolve potential claims.

9. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration or disclosure. However, no digital system can guarantee absolute security.

10. User rights

Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, individuals may have the right to request access, correction, update, deletion, restriction or objection to the processing of their personal information.

To exercise these rights, please contact info@exodusandresilience.org.

11. International transfers

Because the program has an international scope, information may be processed in the United States or in other countries where providers, collaborators or technical platforms operate. By using this site, users acknowledge that their information may be processed outside their country of residence.

12. Children

This website is not directed to children under 13. If information from minors is collected in the context of educational or community activities, appropriate authorizations will be requested when necessary.

13. External links

This website may include links to external websites, institutions, media, data platforms, museums, foundations or educational resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.

14. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The current version will be the one published on this page, with the corresponding last updated date.

15. Contact

For questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact:

info@exodusandresilience.org

This policy is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. Final validation by qualified legal counsel is recommended.