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    Last updated: 24 September 2026

    1. Who we are

    This website is operated by Lewis Business Media (Arts) Limited (“Lewis Business Media”, “we”, “our” or “us”), a company registered in England and Wales under company number 09762838. We are the data controller for personal information collected and used through this website. This Privacy Policy explains how we use that information. The Terms of Use and Cookie Policy for the website on which this policy appears provide further information.

    2. Information we collect

    If you sign up for an email newsletter, we collect your email address and any other information you provide on the sign-up form, such as your name or newsletter preferences. We also keep a record of your subscription choice and any later changes to it.

    When you visit the website, our servers may record technical information such as your IP address, browser type, pages requested and the date and time of your visit. We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use the website, subject to the choices described in this website’s Cookie Policy.

    If you contact us, we also collect the information you provide in your message so that we can respond.

    3. How we use information and our legal bases

    We use your information for the following purposes:

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    Sending newsletters you have requested and recording your preferences.

    Your consent. You can withdraw it at any time by unsubscribing.

    Responding to enquiries.

    Our legitimate interests in communicating with readers and responding to requests.

    Operating and securing the website, investigating technical problems and preventing misuse.

    Our legitimate interests in running a reliable and secure website.

    Understanding how visitors use the website through GA4 and improving its content and performance.

    Our legitimate interests in improving the website, with consent to analytics cookies or similar technologies where required.

    Keeping records needed to meet a legal obligation or respond to a legal claim.

    Compliance with a legal obligation or our legitimate interests in protecting our rights, as applicable.

    We consider the effect on individuals when we rely on legitimate interests. You do not have to sign up for a newsletter to browse this website.

    4. Newsletters

    We use Mailjet to send our email newsletters. We share the details needed to deliver the newsletters and process subscription changes with Mailjet. Newsletter emails may contain technologies that tell us whether an email was delivered, opened or clicked, helping us understand how our newsletters perform.

    You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter or by contacting us at the address below. We may retain the minimum information needed to record your unsubscribe request and avoid sending you further newsletters.

    5. Cookies and analytics

    The website uses cookies and similar technologies for its operation and for analytics through GA4. The Cookie Policy for the website on which this policy appears explains which cookies are used, their purposes and lifetimes, and how you can manage your choices. Google may receive information about your use of the website when GA4 is enabled.

    6. Who we share information with

    We share personal information with providers who help us operate the website and deliver newsletters, including Mailjet, Google and our website hosting and technical support providers. We may also disclose information to professional advisers or public authorities where required by law or necessary to protect our rights. If responsibility for a website or business is transferred, relevant information may be passed to its new operator subject to appropriate safeguards.

    7. International transfers

    Some service providers may process personal information outside the UK. Where UK law restricts a transfer, we rely on an applicable adequacy arrangement or use appropriate safeguards, such as the UK International Data Transfer Agreement or UK Addendum. Contact us if you would like more information about the safeguards relevant to your information.

    8. How long we keep information

    We keep newsletter information while you remain subscribed. If you unsubscribe, we may retain the minimum information needed to respect that choice and meet legal obligations. We keep enquiries for as long as needed to respond and deal with any follow-up. Technical logs and analytics information are retained according to the settings of the relevant systems and for as long as reasonably needed for security, troubleshooting and understanding website use. We review what we hold and delete or anonymise information when it is no longer needed.

    9. Your rights

    Depending on the circumstances, you may have the right to access your personal information, correct it, ask for its deletion, restrict or object to its use, and receive certain information in a portable format. You can withdraw newsletter consent at any time without affecting our earlier lawful use of your information. You also have the right to object to direct marketing at any time.

    To exercise a right, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding. You may also complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office if you are concerned about our use of your information.

    10. Other websites and changes to this policy

    Links to other websites are provided for convenience. Their operators have their own privacy policies and are responsible for their use of personal information. We may update this policy when our practices or legal obligations change. The date at the top shows when it was last updated; where required, we will bring significant changes to your attention.

    11. Contact us

    For questions about this policy or to exercise your data protection rights, email [email protected] or write to:

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