Reading the Work

Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2026

Reading the Work respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information and artwork you share.

This Privacy Policy explains what information is collected, how it is used, and the choices available to you.

By using this website or purchasing a Reading, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Reading the Work, we may collect:

Personal Information

This may include:

• your name

• email address

• country or location (if provided)

• website or portfolio links

• social media links (if provided)

Artwork

If you purchase a Reading, you may submit:

• artwork files

• portfolio links

• cloud storage links

• supporting documents

• written information about your practice

Your artwork is collected solely for preparing your Reading unless you provide separate permission for another use.

Payment Information

Payments are processed securely through trusted third-party providers such as Stripe or PayPal.

Reading the Work does not collect or store your credit card or payment details.

2. How Your Information Is Used

Information is used only to:

• provide the services you have requested

• prepare your personalised Reading

• communicate with you about your Reading

• deliver purchased resources

• respond to enquiries

• improve Reading the Work through anonymous research and analysis

We do not sell your personal information.

3. Artwork Confidentiality

Your submitted artwork is treated as confidential.

Artwork is used only for preparing your Reading unless you have provided separate permission for another use.

Reading the Work does not:

• sell artwork

• license artwork

• publish artwork

• distribute artwork

without your permission.

3A. Your Copyright

You retain full ownership and copyright of every artwork you submit.

Submitting artwork to Reading the Work does not transfer ownership, copyright, or licensing rights.

Reading the Work receives permission only to observe and prepare the agreed Reading.

4. Anonymous Reading Excerpts

If you choose to allow it during submission, Reading the Work may share anonymous excerpts from completed Readings for educational purposes.

These excerpts will never include:

• your name

• identifying information

• artwork images

• personal details

without your explicit permission.

Participation is entirely optional.

5. Email Communication

If you subscribe to Foundation Notes, download resources, or purchase a Reading, you may receive emails relating to:

• your purchases

• requested resources

• Foundation Notes (if subscribed)

• important updates about Reading the Work

You may unsubscribe from non-essential emails at any time.

6. Cookies and Analytics

Reading the Work may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website performance and understand how visitors use the site.

These technologies may include website analytics and performance tools.

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

7. Third-Party Services

Reading the Work works with trusted third-party services that may process limited information in order to provide their services.

These may include:

• Stripe

• PayPal

• Google Drive (if you choose to submit artwork this way)

• Email marketing platform

• Website hosting

• Analytics providers

Each provider maintains its own privacy practices.

8. Data Security

Reasonable administrative and technical measures are used to protect personal information and submitted artwork.

While no online system can guarantee complete security, Reading the Work takes appropriate steps to protect the information entrusted to it.

9. Data Retention

Personal information and artwork are retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

• complete your Reading

• provide requested services

• maintain business records

• meet legal or accounting obligations

You may request deletion of your personal information where applicable, subject to legal and business record requirements.

10. Your Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:

• request access to your personal information

• request correction of inaccurate information

• request deletion of personal information where applicable

• withdraw consent for future communications

Requests may be submitted using the Contact page.

11. Children's Privacy

Reading the Work is intended for adults and is not directed toward children under the age of 16.

Personal information from children is not knowingly collected.

12. Changes to This Policy

This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.

The most recent version published on this website applies.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please use the Contact page.