Christopher Wood
Zebra and Parachute (1930)
Tate
Ahoy there, young artist!
Before you start exploring Tate Kids, please read this with a grown-up (like a parent, teacher or guardian). If anything sounds confusing, you could ask them to explain it or get in touch with us.
We sometimes record your personal information or ‘data’ to help us make Tate Kids better. We hope this is OK but if not, your grown-up can get in touch with us.
Grown Ups can also read our Tate Privacy Notice.
This privacy notice tells you what personal information we collect about you, what we do with it, and how long we use it for.
What is Tate Kids?
Tate Kids is Tate’s website just for kids aged 4-12.You can:
- Play fun art games
- Take personality quizzes and test your art knowledge
- Watch videos about art
- Share your own artwork!
What is Tate?
Tate is a family of art galleries in London, Liverpool and Cornwall, known as Tate Modern, Tate Britain, Tate St Ives and Tate Liverpool + RIBA North. Tate is a place where you can explore amazing things — from super old to brand-new art from the UK and all over the world!
What is personal data?
Personal data is any information about you that is, well... personal! Examples of personal data include: your full name, your address, where you go to school or things like the fact you love pizza or hate Brussels sprouts!
Why do you sometimes need my information?
We only collect your data when we need to, to make our website work how it should. We collect your data when:When you send us your artworkIf you want to show off your amazing artwork in our Tate Kids Gallery, we might ask for:
- Your first name (please don't give us your surname)
- How old you are (you have to be between 5-13 in order to submit something)
- What country you live in (we don't mind where you are in the world!)
When you visit the Tate Kids website
- We use something called "Google Analytics" (it's like a visitor counter) to see how many people visit Tate Kids. But don't worry - this information is completely anonymous, which means we can't tell who you are!
When you email us
- If you have any questions or comments about the website you can email us at Kids@tate.org.uk When you do this we’ll be able to see your email address.
When you answer our surveys
Sometimes we ask what you think about Tate Kids to make it even better. These surveys are anonymous too.
And, What are cookies?
Cookies! Yum! Oh no, wait... Website cookies are tiny bits of information that help websites work better. We only use the really important ones that help Tate Kids run smoothly.
When you visit a page with a quiz or video a cookie might tell us that someone watched the film or played the quiz, but the data remains anonymous. For more information on cookies for your grown up, please see Tate’s Cookie Policy.
The information we get from cookies can’t be used to identify you personally and any information is stored within tools such as Google Analytics.
Who do you share my information with?
- We share anonymous visitor numbers (remember, that means we can't tell who you are!)
- If you put artwork in our gallery, we might share it on social media with your first name and age so everyone can see how talented you are
- We NEVER share your last name, address, or photos of you. You can read more about submitting your artwork in the Tate Kids Rules or Terms and Conditions.
How do you keep my information safe?
- We store your information very carefully and securely
- We never publish your last name, address, or email
- We never share photos of you
- All visitor information stays anonymous
How long do you keep my information?
- We keep information in Google Analytics for 14 months - It’s always anonymous.
- We store artworks submitted to Tate Kids Gallery for 1 year. Your creative genius lasts forever!
What if you're worried or want us to delete something?
You and your grown-up can contact us anytime:
Email - kids@tate.org.uk
Phone +44 (0)20 7887 8888
Data Protection Officer (the Head Honcho of all things data!) dpo@tate.org.uk
You can send us a letter (old-fashioned style!) at
Tate Kids, Tate Digital
Tate Britain
Millbank
London
SW1P 4RG
Remember!
- Always ask a grown-up before sharing any personal information online
- If you click on links to other websites, they might have different rules
- Get in touch with us if you have any questions
Now go have fun exploring!