July 10 - 14, 2025

Privacy and data protection policy

This policy details how VšĮ Kultūros vartai collects, processes, stores and secures personal data.
We will always aim to be clear and transparent regarding all our requests for personal data and are legally bound to only use that data for the express purpose(s) agreed at the point the data is submitted to us.
Please note, customers are under no obligation to share personal data with us. However, the provision of certain pieces of personal data will help us to give our customers the best possible service and up-to-date information we can.
This policy was last updated in May 2018 in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For reference, GDPR is an EU law on data protection and privacy for individuals in the EU. It applies to any company processing the personal data of EU citizens and aims to give EU citizens more control over their personal data.

what is personal data?

Personal Data is anything that can be used to identify an individual directly or indirectly.
In many situations, this can be as simple as their name and contact details (such as an address, phone number or email) but may sometimes include more detailed information depending on the nature of their engagement with us.

data definitions

VšĮ Kultūros vartai is legally defined as a Data Controller
Employees of VšĮ Kultūros vartai are legally defined as Data Processors
The individuals VšĮ Kultūros vartai engage with that provide personal data are legally defined as Data Subjects

when and how do we collect personal data?

All of the following are common situations where we might request personal data from individuals:
• When purchasing tickets for our events
• When signing up to our mailing lists
• When signing up to any of our engagement, participation or volunteering programmes
• When submitting an application for a job at VšĮ Kultūros vartai
• When becoming a supporter/member/donor

image capture

We may also capture your image in the photography or video recording of an event for promotional purposes. If you would like a picture of yours to be removed from public display, please contact us at hello at yaga dot lt
We also may use CCTV recording equipment in and around our premises and site-specific events during the events, their preparation and after them. This is to safeguard our staff, customers, and visitors to VšĮ Kultūros vartai sites (both temporary and fixed). Images from the CCTV are securely held for 30 days and (in the event of an incident) may be shared with the police. After this time period, this footage will be erased. Only employees that crucially need to use the stored data will have access to it for the time needed to investigate incidents and secure safety on site.
For any interviews on camera we will ask for consent using a form to be signed by the interviewee which will be kept on file for as long as the resulting footage is in circulation.

website data

In addition, the following data may also be collected automatically when you visit our website:
• IP address
• Referring website (if you followed a link to get to our website)
• Web browser and device
• Cookies (see below)
• Time and date of visit
• Web pages visited
• Geographical location
This statistical data is collected with the express purpose of providing a quality content and aiding our understanding of the areas of interest on our site and is kept only for as long as is required for this purpose.

cookies

A cookie is a small file which asks for permission to be placed on your device’s hard drive. If you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyse web traffic or records when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.
At VšĮ Kultūros vartai we use cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to user needs. A cookie does not give us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.
All of the above are standard online identifiers which can be detected by Google Analytics – which, like many other organisations we use to monitor the activity on our website. Please visit Google Analytics Terms Of Service for further details.

third party website links

Our website and associated electronic communications may contain links to other websites not operated or controlled by us (“Third Party Sites”). The policies and procedures detailed in this policy do not apply to such sites. VšĮ Kultūros vartai takes no responsibility for the content or data processing activities and policies of third party sites.

how we use personal data

All personal data collected, processed and stored by VšĮ Kultūros vartai is only collected with the prior notification of the scope and nature of the processing activity (i.e. how it will be used).
In relation to the personal data listed above, this will include ‘Opt in’ and/or ‘Permission’ on online forms regarding mailing lists, participation sign up or the provision of details on a job application or engagement with us contractually.
In advance of any data processing activities, we complete and log an internal data activity. This document details the scope of activity and how and why the data is being processed.
This then forms the basis of a Privacy Notice – which is included on any digital or paper form which requests the submission of personal data.

security and storage of personal data

All of VšĮ Kultūros vartai’s electronic and physical storage facilities have been reviewed to comply with GDPR in May 2018. In the case of electronic systems, this has meant a phased move to a secure, cloud based and closed IT system – with access being controlled by a centralised IT Administrator.
We then encrypt all VšĮ Kultūros vartai devices to enable us to deal with any breaches of data security quickly and responsibly..
In the case of physical storage, we have reviewed this to ensure that all printed data is audited and maintained in secure storage units, with access restricted to ensure that employees only have access to the data sets that are relevant to their area(s) of work.
We have set a five-years retention limit on Personal Data from the last point of engagement with a data subject. The only exception to this is Employee records and data stored for tax purposes.

why we use personal data

We (sometimes through third parties) process personal data to

• Fulfil a Contract (e.g. to provide a ticket for an event). This sort of processing includes name, surname, email and payment details. To purchase a ticket for an event a purchaser needs to agree with Paysera privacy policy and their terms and conditions.

• Communicate on a Consent basis. This includes some elements of direct marketing (e.g. signing up to and having granular access to different strands of e-communication from us or using such emails to communicate additional offers/opportunities to members or participants who have signed up to receive them).

• Fulfil Legal Obligations, which covers employment/engagement details for those working for, with and in association with us. It also covers data capture relating to safeguarding (e.g. children and vulnerable adults).

• Convey Legitimate Interest. This reflects elements of outward facing communication which we have assessed and determined is reasonable, proportionate, clearly defined and justifiable within the scope of GDPR. As part of the work we do to help us understand the individuals, businesses and trusts or foundations who might be interested in supporting the work of VšĮ Kultūros vartai, we might, from time to time, seek additional information relating to a small number of individuals. This could include VšĮ Kultūros vartai booking information and connections, business network information, and publicly available information relating to place of residence, wealth and assets,, career and other interests.

individuals’ rights

As a Data Subject, individuals have legal rights regarding the information we hold about them
• Access – the right to know what personal data is being processed and how. Individuals can therefore request access to the personal data we process.

• Rectification – the right to ask us to amend, update or correct any personal information we have

• Portability – the right to receive their personal data held by us in a format that can be transferred to another data controller

• Erasure – the right to be forgotten – i.e. for us to erase any personal data we possess (with the exception of employee records and records of financial transactions which are detailed in our accounts).

If you would like to request Access, Rectification, Portability or Erasure of information we hold about you, please contact us using the details in the ‘Contact’ section at the end of this policy. You will need to provide us with a description of the information you would like to see, together with proof of your identity.
If you are unhappy with the way we have processed your personal data you also have the right to lodge a complaint with the State Data Protection Inspectorate.

exclusions (legal & regulatory)

On rare occasions we may disclose Personal Data if required to do so by law in order to (for example) respond to a legal challenge, a court or government agency, or in the good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • comply with a legal obligation
  • protect or defend our rights in a court of law
  • protect against legal liability
  • co-operate with the Police or a regulatory or government authority
  • investigating illegal activities

third party contractors

In some instances we use established and accountable third party service providers who work on our behalf for the fulfilment of a contract we enter into
Examples include:
• Card payment processing of transactions relating to payment for goods and services (e.g. online ticket sales)
• Third party mailing houses, email providers (e.g. MailchimpMoonmail) and marketing agencies
• Our Website hosting and ticketing system providers (e.g. Paysera)
• Research Companies who help us to understand our audience to enable us to improve our service
• Third party advertisers (such as Facebook or Google)

Anyone who provides a service such as these on our behalf will enter into an agreement with us and will meet our data security standards. They will only use your data for the clearly defined service that they are providing on our behalf and are, in effect accountable in terms of complying with this policy.

Yagazine mailinglist

In addition to the outlined privacy and data protection policy, please be informed that VšĮ Kultūros vartai may use the provided email address to send event-related information, updates, and promotions. Customers have the option to unsubscribe from these communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the emails. We respect your preferences and aim to keep you informed about our events while giving you control over your communication preferences. If you have any concerns or wish to modify your subscription status, please contact us through the provided contact details in the policy.

contact us

If you have any questions or concerns about the way in which we handle your personal information or would like to request Access, Rectification, Portal or Erasure please address your query via:
Email: hello at yaga dot lt
Or call: +37067345943
Or write to: VšĮ Kultūros vartai, Mindaugo g. 19-9, Vilnius LT-03214
Under the terms of GDPR we are then obliged to respond to you within 30 days.
For further, detailed information on the General Data Protection Legislation please refer to the website of the State Data Protection Inspectorate.

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