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Last updated: 1 July 2026

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1. Our commitment2. Data controller3. Legal basis for processing4. Data subject rights5. International transfers6. Data retention7. Cookies and tracking8. Contact and complaints

Our commitment

Art in the Middle Magazine LLC is committed to processing personal data in accordance with applicable data-protection laws, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data.

Data controller

Art in the Middle Magazine LLC, Dubai Design District, Building 6, Dubai, UAE, is the data controller for personal data collected through our platforms. Contact us at privacy@artinthemiddle.com for any data-related queries.

Legal basis for processing

We process personal data on the following legal bases: consent (newsletter subscriptions, cookie preferences); contract performance (event bookings, subscriptions); legitimate interests (analytics, fraud prevention, platform security); and legal obligation (financial record-keeping, regulatory compliance).

Data subject rights

Under GDPR and applicable law, you have the right to: access your personal data; correct inaccurate data; request erasure ('right to be forgotten'); restrict or object to processing; data portability; and to withdraw consent at any time. To exercise any of these rights, contact privacy@artinthemiddle.com. We will respond within 30 days.

International transfers

Where we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area or UAE, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or equivalent mechanisms.

Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by law. Newsletter subscriber data is deleted upon unsubscription. Event booking data is retained for three years.

Cookies and tracking

We use essential cookies to operate the site and, with your consent, analytics cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our cookie settings. We do not use cookies for advertising profiling.

Contact and complaints

For any GDPR-related queries or to lodge a complaint, contact privacy@artinthemiddle.com. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority in your country of residence.

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