PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: December 9, 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Global Artists, a program of The NYPAA operated by The MusicSquared Foundation (“MusicSquared,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), collects, uses, and protects personal information obtained through the website www.globalartists.nyc (the “Site”) and through participation in the Global Artist Immersion Program (the “Program”).

By using the Site or enrolling in the Program, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

If you have any questions, please contact us:
The MusicSquared Foundation / Global Artists Program
1441 Broadway, Suite 3085
New York, NY 10018
Tel: +1 (212) 457-4060
Email: info@globalartists.nyc

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information You Provide Directly

We may collect:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Mailing address
Date of birth or age confirmation
Emergency contact details
Payment information (processed by third-party systems)
Application and enrollment information
Accessibility or health-related information voluntarily provided

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Site, we may collect:

IP address
Browser type and device information
Pages visited
Time spent on the Site
Referring website
General (non-specific) location data

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

Payment processors
Housing partners
Ticket/event vendors
Email service platforms
Enrollment software providers

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use personal information to:

Process applications and enrollments
Communicate Program updates
Provide support and respond to inquiries
Manage workshops, housing, and excursions
Process payments and maintain administrative records
Improve our Site and Program
Comply with legal requirements

We do not sell your personal information.

3. HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We may share information with:

A. Service Providers

Such as:

Payment processors
Housing providers
Ticketing or excursion partners
Studio and venue partners
Website hosting services
Email platforms

B. Safety & Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required to:

Comply with law
Protect safety
Respond to emergencies
Address violations of Terms or policies

C. Internal Use

Information may be shared within The MusicSquared Foundation and The NYPAA for administrative purposes.

We do not sell or trade personal information to external parties.

4. PAYMENT INFORMATION

Payments may be processed by third-party providers.
We do not store full credit card numbers.
Payment processors use secure encryption and industry-standard safeguards.

5. COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

The Site may use cookies or similar technologies to:

Analyze traffic
Improve functionality
Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, though some features may not function properly.

6. DATA RETENTION

We retain information as long as needed to:

Operate the Program
Provide participant support
Fulfill administrative, tax, or legal requirements
Maintain accurate organizational records

Information may be archived after Program completion.

7. YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES (GENERAL)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:

Access your personal information
Request corrections
Request deletion (subject to legal/operational limits)
Opt out of non-essential communications

To exercise rights, contact: info@globalartists.nyc.

8. GDPR & UK-GDPR RIGHTS (For Residents of the EU and United Kingdom)

If you are located in the European Union or United Kingdom at the time you use the Site or provide personal information, you may have additional rights under the GDPR or UK-GDPR, including:

Right of access – request a copy of your personal data
Right to rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete information
Right to erasure – request deletion (subject to legal obligations)
Right to restrict processing
Right to object to processing
Right to data portability
Right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
info@globalartists.nyc

Legal Basis for Processing (EU/UK Residents)

We process personal data on the basis of:

Consent (when you submit forms or applications)
Contract necessity (to process enrollment and participation)
Legitimate interests (Program operations, safety, communication)

Data Transfers Outside the EU/UK

Your information will be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws differ from EU/UK laws.

By using the Site or providing information, you acknowledge and consent to this transfer.

If you’d like a supplementary international transfer notice, I can generate one.

9. DATA SECURITY

We use reasonable physical, technical, and administrative measures to safeguard personal information.
While we strive to protect your data, no system is entirely secure.

10. INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPANTS OUTSIDE EU/UK

For participants from other countries, your information will be processed in accordance with this Privacy Policy and U.S. privacy laws.

11. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Site may link to external websites.
We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices.
We encourage users to review third-party policies before providing personal information.

12. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

The Site and Program are not intended for children under 13.
We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 without parental consent.

For minors enrolled in the Program (age depends on Program rules), their information must be provided or authorized by a parent or legal guardian.

13. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes take effect when posted, and the “Last Updated” date will be revised accordingly.

Your continued use of the Site or participation in the Program indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

14. CONTACT US

For any questions or privacy-related requests, contact:

Global Artists Program / The MusicSquared Foundation
1441 Broadway, Suite 3085
New York, NY 10018
Tel: +1 (212) 457-4060
Email: info@globalartists.nyc