Privacy Summary
Art Department Masterclass respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. We collect only the information necessary to deliver our educational programmes, manage registrations, and communicate with participants. Your data is handled in accordance with European data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We do not sell personal data and only share information with trusted service providers where necessary and lawful.
The Art Department Masterclass (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in a transparent and responsible way. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information when you visit our website or engage with our programmes.
We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable European data protection laws.
1. Who We Are
Art Department Masterclass is an educational platform based in Europe, offering training, events, and resources related to the art department for film, TV and related industries.
For any privacy-related questions, you can contact us at:
hello@artdepartmentmasterclass.com
2. What Personal Data We Collect
We collect personal data only when it is necessary and when you choose to provide it.
This may include:
Your name and email address
Country of residence
Professional or educational information (such as CVs, portfolios, or biographies), if submitted
Information you provide when registering for courses, masterclasses, or events
Communications you send to us (emails, feedback, application forms)
Website usage data collected via Google Analytics (with your consent), including pages visited, time spent on site, referral source, approximate location, device type, and browser information
3. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data for the following purposes:
To manage registrations for courses, masterclasses, and events
To provide access to learning materials and online content
To communicate with you about programmes, updates, and relevant opportunities
To respond to enquiries and provide support
To maintain the security and proper functioning of our website
To improve our educational offerings and user experience
To send relevant professional communications to film industry contacts we have identified through publicly accessible industry directories, on the basis of legitimate interest
We only process data when we have a valid legal basis, such as your consent, the performance of a contract, or our legitimate interests in operating and improving the platform.
4. How Long We Keep Your Data
We retain personal data only for as long as it is necessary for the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations.
5. Data Security
We take appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse.
Personal data is stored on secure, GDPR-compliant systems. Access is limited to those who need the data to perform their role.
6. Sharing Your Data
We do not sell or rent personal data.
We may share limited personal information with trusted third parties where necessary, including:
Service providers (such as email platforms, learning management systems, or payment processors)
Event partners or collaborators, only where relevant and with your consent
We use Mailchimp (operated by The Rocket Science Group LLC, a Intuit company) as our email marketing and communications platform. When you subscribe to our mailing list or are contacted by us, your name and email address are stored with Mailchimp. Mailchimp may collect data on email opens, link clicks, and approximate location based on IP address. This data is used solely to measure the effectiveness of our communications. Mailchimp processes this data on our behalf in compliance with GDPR. You can learn more at Mailchimp's GDPR Compliance page.
All third parties are required to handle personal data in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
7. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
Object to or restrict certain types of processing
Request a copy of your data in a portable format
Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the email address above.
If you received an email from us and did not opt in yourself, you have the right to object to this processing at any time by contacting us at hello@artdepartmentmasterclass.com or by using the unsubscribe link in any email we send.
8. Cookies
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us understand how you use the site and improve your experience.
What cookies do we use?
We use two types of cookies on our website:
Essential cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly (e.g., remembering your cookie consent preferences). These cannot be disabled and do not require your consent under GDPR.
Analytics cookies (Google Analytics):
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymous information such as:
Pages you visit
Time spent on the site
How you arrived at our website (search engine, social media, direct link)
Your approximate location (city/country level)
Device and browser type
This helps us improve the website experience and understand our audience. Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information, and IP addresses are anonymized.
How to manage cookies
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner asking for your permission to use analytics cookies. You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings:
Please note that disabling cookies may affect some features of the website.
Third-party cookies
Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC. You can learn more about how Google uses data from our website by visiting Google's Privacy Policy.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our services or legal requirements. The most current version will always be published on our website.