Last updated: October 20, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how The World Art News, also known as World Art News (WAN, “we,” “us,” or “our”), handles personal information in connection with worldart.news, our subscriptions, communications, and publishing and advertising services. It is intended for our international audience. The rights and requirements that apply depend on your location, our activities, and applicable law.

For privacy questions or requests, contact office@worldart.news with “Privacy request” in the subject line. This policy explains our practices; visiting the website does not, by itself, constitute consent to every use of personal information described below.

1. Information we collect

Information you provide. This may include your name, email address, correspondence, newsletter subscription details, comments, account information, and materials you submit for publication. If you purchase advertising or publishing services or use our client portal, this may also include business contact details, billing information, invoices, quotes, transaction records, and service instructions.

Information collected through website use. Our website and service providers may process IP addresses, browser and device information, approximate location derived from IP addresses, referring pages, pages viewed, interaction events, and access times. Cookies and similar technologies can associate activity with a browser or device.

Public contributions. Comments, author names, biographies, images, and other materials submitted for public display may become accessible to readers and search engines when published. Do not include confidential information or personal information about others unless you have an appropriate basis and any necessary permissions.

2. How we use information

We use information to operate and secure the website; manage subscriptions and accounts; deliver requested services; communicate with readers, contributors, and clients; handle invoices and service records; assess readership and website performance; display and measure advertising; moderate submissions and prevent spam or fraud; respond to corrections and privacy requests; and meet applicable legal obligations.

Where consent is required for a particular activity, it must be obtained through the relevant subscription, advertising, cookie, or other consent process. Where applicable law permits, processing may also be necessary to provide a requested service or perform a contract, comply with legal obligations, or pursue legitimate interests such as security and service administration, subject to the rights of affected individuals.

3. Cookies, advertising, and analytics

We use hosting, security, subscription, and audience-measurement services, along with Google advertising and measurement tools. Necessary technologies support functions such as security, authentication, and preferences. Other technologies may measure readership, advertising performance, and interactions. Some providers process information under their own privacy policies.

Google advertising. We use Google AdSense. Google and other third-party advertising vendors use cookies to serve ads based on visits to this and other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to personalize advertising.

You can opt out of Google’s personalized advertising through Google My Ad Center and review participating vendors’ choices through YourAdChoices. For further details, review Google’s privacy and advertising policies directly.

Audience measurement. Google and other audience statistics services help us understand website usage and performance using device, usage, and interaction information.

Your choices. Where a consent message or privacy-choice control is presented, use it to review available purposes, providers, and options. Browser settings can restrict or delete cookies, although this may affect sign-in and other features. Choices may be specific to a device or browser and may need to be renewed after cookies are cleared. A privacy notice does not replace any consent or opt-out mechanism required by applicable law.

4. Subscriptions, communications, and services

Newsletter subscriptions are processed through our website’s subscription service. Use the unsubscribe link in subscription emails to stop receiving them. We may retain limited information needed to record your preferences. Essential messages about a requested service, account, invoice, or privacy request are separate from marketing subscriptions.

Our publishing and advertising services may involve email correspondence, client portal records, and third-party payment services. Payment providers process payment information under their own notices. Please do not send payment-card details, passwords, or unnecessary sensitive information by ordinary email.

5. When information is disclosed

Information may be processed by providers supporting hosting, security, subscriptions, analytics, advertising, payments, and client administration. These providers support the operation of our website and services; Google supports advertising and measurement. Access or disclosure should be limited to the purpose involved and applicable legal requirements.

Information submitted for public display may be published as described above. We may also disclose information where legally required or permitted to respond to valid legal process, investigate misuse, protect rights or safety, resolve disputes, or administer a business transfer, subject to applicable safeguards.

Advertising-related disclosures can qualify as a “sale,” “sharing,” or processing for targeted advertising under some privacy laws, even where no money is exchanged for the information. Available rights and obligations depend on the law’s applicability and the processing involved. The advertising choices above and the request process below provide ways to raise questions or exercise applicable rights.

6. International processing

WAN serves readers internationally, and our providers may process or store information in countries other than where you live. Privacy laws and government-access rules may differ between countries. Where applicable law requires safeguards for a cross-border transfer, those requirements apply; use of the website is not a blanket waiver of them. Contact us for information about the providers and transfer arrangements relevant to your information.

7. Retention

Retention depends on the information and its purpose, including whether a subscription or client relationship remains active, whether records are needed for accounting or legal requirements, and whether a complaint, dispute, or security issue remains unresolved. Personal information should not be retained longer than reasonably necessary for those purposes. Published materials may remain in our editorial archive, and backup copies may persist until replaced or removed through normal backup processes. Contact us about the retention or deletion of a particular record.

8. Information requests

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to obtain information about processing; access or correct your information; request deletion, or obtain a portable copy. These rights are subject to applicable conditions, exceptions, our ability to process requests, and verification requirements. Send requests to office@worldart.news.

9. Security

Website security involves technical and organizational measures, including the protections provided by our hosting and service providers. No website, transmission method, or storage system can be guaranteed completely secure. If you suspect unauthorized access involving your information, contact us promptly. This statement does not exclude responsibilities or remedies that cannot lawfully be excluded, including any applicable breach-notification obligations.

10. External links and embedded content

Articles may include external links, videos, social media, or other embedded content. Interacting with these services may allow the provider to collect information, use cookies, or associate activity with an account you hold with it. Review the relevant provider’s privacy notice and available controls. Our policy does not govern independent third-party websites.

11. Children

The website is intended for a general audience and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly seek personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided information without any legally required authorization, contact us so we can assess the situation and take appropriate action. Additional protections may apply to older children under local law.

12. Updates and contact

We may update this policy to reflect changes in services, practices, or legal requirements. The date above identifies the latest revision. Where required, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for a material change. Continuing to browse does not automatically replace consent required by law.

For privacy questions, complaints, or requests, email office@worldart.news. For information about the publication and its funding, see About Us and Funding, Editorial Practices & Corrections.