Instituto de Artecologia — ArtEco · Last updated: September 2026

Privacy Policy

Instituto de Artecologia (ArtEco) values the privacy and the protection of the personal data of its visitors, artists, researchers, programme participants, collaborators and users of its digital platform.

The purpose of this Privacy Policy is to set out transparently how we collect, use, store and protect personal information during navigation on our website and participation in our activities.

The processing of personal data carried out by ArtEco observes the principles established by the Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD — Law No. 13.709/2018).

1. About Instituto de Artecologia

Instituto de Artecologia (ArtEco) is a platform dedicated to the integration of art, ecology, science, education and cultural research.

Through artistic residencies, exhibitions, seminars, educational programmes and research projects, the Institute promotes dialogue between different forms of knowledge and new relationships between society, nature and culture.

2. Personal data collected

ArtEco may collect information provided voluntarily by users, including:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone or other means of contact
  • Professional or academic information
  • Data submitted through registration, application or institutional contact forms.

Technical information may also be collected automatically during navigation on the website, such as:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Operating system
  • Device used
  • Pages accessed
  • Website interaction data.

3. How we use your data

The data collected may be used to:

  • Respond to contact requests
  • Manage registrations for courses, residencies, events and programmes of the Institute
  • Send institutional communications
  • Publicise the activities, research and initiatives of ArtEco
  • Improve the browsing experience on the website
  • Carry out statistical analyses on the use of the platform
  • Ensure the security and proper functioning of the digital services.

ArtEco does not trade, sell or rent the personal data of its users.

4. Legal basis for data processing

The processing of personal data carried out by ArtEco may take place on the following legal bases provided for in the LGPD:

  • Consent of the data subject
  • Compliance with legal or regulatory obligations
  • Performance of procedures related to participation in institutional activities
  • Legitimate institutional interest, where applicable.

5. Data protection and storage

ArtEco adopts appropriate technical and administrative measures to protect personal data against:

  • Unauthorised access
  • Loss
  • Improper alteration
  • Inappropriate disclosure
  • Irregular use of the information.

Data is stored for the period necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or in accordance with applicable legal obligations.

6. Sharing of information

Personal data may be shared only where necessary:

  • To comply with legal obligations
  • To carry out institutional activities
  • With partners and service providers involved in the operation of the Institute, subject to security and confidentiality criteria.

ArtEco does not share personal information for the commercial purposes of third parties.

7. Rights of data subjects

Under the terms of the LGPD, data subjects may request:

  • Confirmation of the existence of data processing
  • Access to the personal information stored
  • Correction of incomplete or incorrect data
  • Deletion of data where applicable
  • Withdrawal of consent
  • Information on the sharing of data.

Requests may be submitted through the official channels of the Institute.

8. External links

The ArtEco website may present links to external websites, institutions or platforms.

The Institute is not responsible for the privacy practices, content or data protection policies adopted by third parties.

9. Contact

For questions, requests or information relating to the processing of personal data:

Instituto de Artecologia — ArtEco
Email: contato@artecologia.org