Privacy Policy

At In Darkness Lies Light, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal data is handled with care, respect, and transparency. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect information when you interact with our website, services, art projects, and initiatives such as The Museum of Us.

Who We Are

InDarknessLiesLight is an artistic and social impact initiative that uses art, storytelling, and community engagement to shed light on the lives of marginalized people — including the homeless, women in the red-light district, and others whose stories often remain unseen. Through painting, exhibitions, workshops, and the future Museum of Us, our mission is to restore dignity, foster healing, and build unity.

Information We Collect

We only collect the information necessary to provide our services, improve our projects, and communicate with our community. This may include:

Personal Information you provide directly:
- Name, email address, phone number, or other contact details when you subscribe to newsletters, purchase art, register for events, or contact us.
Transaction Information:
- Billing details when purchasing art, donations, or booking services.
Usage Information:
- Data on how you interact with our website (pages visited, time spent, clicks), collected via cookies and analytics tools.
Story-sharing & participation:
- If you choose to share your personal story, image, or experience for artistic or community purposes, we will collect this with your explicit consent.

We never collect sensitive information without clear consent.

How We Use Your Information

Your information is used only to serve our mission and provide value to you. Specifically, we use data to:

Deliver services such as art workshops, exhibitions, and museum events.
Communicate updates about our projects, events, and exhibitions.
Process payments and donations securely.
Share stories, artworks, or testimonials (only with prior consent).
Improve our website, outreach, and services through analytics.

We do not sell or trade your personal information.

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

We process your information on the following legal bases:

Consent: when you subscribe, share stories, or agree to participate in projects.
Contract: when you purchase art, donate, or register for services.
Legitimate interest: for website functionality, analytics, and improving services.
Legal obligation: when we must retain records for accounting or regulatory reasons.

How We Protect Your Information

All personal data is stored securely and access is restricted to authorized personnel only.
We use encryption and secure payment systems for transactions.
We minimize data retention and keep personal data only as long as necessary.

Sharing of Information

We may share information only in the following cases:

With trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, email services) under strict confidentiality agreements.
When legally required (e.g., for compliance or security).
When you have given explicit consent (e.g., sharing your story, displaying your image or painting).

Your Rights

Under GDPR and relevant privacy laws, you have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent at any time.
Restrict or object to data processing.
Request data portability.

You can exercise these rights anytime by contacting us at [Insert Contact Email].

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and analytics tools to improve website performance and user experience. You can manage or disable cookies in your browser settings.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children without parental consent.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the date of the last revision.