Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy explains how the International Creative and Art Association ("ICAA", "we", "us") collects and uses personal information through our website, icaa-union.com. We keep our data practices deliberately minimal: we only collect what we need to inform people about our events and to process membership applications.

1. Who We Are

The International Creative and Art Association is the controller responsible for the personal information described in this Policy. If you have any questions, you can reach us at info@icaa-union.com.

2. What We Collect and Why

We collect personal information only for the following purposes:

• Event updates. If you choose to subscribe or contact us, we collect your name and email address so that we can inform you about the Association’s events and activities.
• Membership applications. If you apply for membership, we collect the information you provide in your application — such as your name, contact details, professional biography, field of practice, achievements, and any portfolio or supporting materials — so that we can review and process your application.
• Enquiries. If you contact us, we collect the details you include in your message so that we can respond.

We do not collect personal information for any other purpose.

3. Legal Basis

We process your information on the basis of your consent (for example, when you sign up for event updates or send us an enquiry) and, for membership applications, because it is necessary to take steps at your request and to assess your candidacy. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

4. What We Do Not Do

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We do not use it for advertising, and we do not build marketing profiles or track you across other websites. We will not publish your details in the Member Directory without your consent.

5. Sharing

We do not share your personal information with third parties, except where necessary to operate the Website or to comply with the law. Any service providers who process information on our behalf are required to protect it and use it only as instructed.

6. Retention

We keep personal information only for as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected — for as long as you wish to receive event updates, or for the period needed to assess and administer a membership application. You may ask us to delete your information at any time.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection law, you have the right to access your personal information, to correct or delete it, to restrict or object to its processing, to request a copy in a portable format, and to withdraw consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@icaa-union.com. If you are in the EU and believe your rights have not been respected, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).

8. Security

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

9. Children

The Website and membership are intended for professional adults. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes

We may update this Policy from time to time. Any changes will take effect once published on this page.

11. Contact

For any questions about this Policy or your personal information, contact us at info@icaa-union.com.