K O - H U M is a Berlin based company which curates, develops and promotes stimulating projects by artists working across sound, music, visual and performing arts.
Through close dialogue with a range of collaborators, the company supports artists in releasing their works, facilitating performances and establishing authentic ventures with cultural institutions, bookings, media outlets and venues.
At the heart of the company's practice is a process-based relationship between artist and audiences, which seeks to give the projects space to find their own rhythm, public outputs, and discourse.
Founded in 2017, K O - H U M ’s core aim is to foster a dialogue between a range of disciplines by providing a platform where adventurous minds can encounter art that contextualizes, interprets, educates and expands culture, leading us to the edges of the contemporary experience.
LAST UPDATED – SEPTEMBER 20, 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how personal information is collected and used when you visit ko-hum.com (the "Website"), send us a project inquiry, or contact us.
WHO WE ARE
KO-HUM is a creative strategy and cultural consultancy operated by Maria Orciuoli.
For questions about this Privacy Policy or the use of your personal information, you can contact:
KO-HUM
Email: hello@ko-hum.com
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
Project inquiries
If you submit a Project Inquiry, we collect the information you provide through the form, which may include your name, email address, artist or organisation name, project details, budget range and any other information you choose to include.
The Project Inquiry form is provided through Tally.
Please do not submit sensitive personal information through the inquiry form.
Email communications
If you contact KO-HUM by email, we process your email address, your message and any subsequent correspondence necessary to respond to you or communicate about potential or existing work.
Email and related business communications are managed through Google Workspace.
Website and analytics data
When you visit ko-hum.com, certain technical information may be processed through Wix, which hosts the website. With your consent, analytics technologies may also be used to understand how visitors interact with the website, for example through aggregated information about visits, pages viewed and general website usage. KO-HUM currently uses Wix Analytics and does not currently use Google Analytics or advertising pixels.
HOW AND WHY WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
We may process personal information in order to:
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review and respond to Project Inquiries;
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communicate with you about potential or existing projects;
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take steps at your request before entering into a contract;
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provide agreed services and manage professional relationships;
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operate, maintain and understand the use of the website;
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prepare invoices and maintain records where a project proceeds; and
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comply with applicable legal, accounting and administrative obligations.
Depending on the circumstances, the legal basis for processing may be taking steps at your request before entering into a contract, performing a contract, complying with a legal obligation, pursuing KO-HUM's legitimate interests in operating and managing its business, or your consent where consent is required.
SERVICE PROVIDERS
KO-HUM uses a limited number of third-party services to operate the website and manage inquiries and communications. These currently include:
Wix for website hosting, website functionality and analytics.
Tally for the Project Inquiry form.
Google Workspace for email communications and related business services.
These providers may process personal information on KO-HUM's behalf in connection with the services they provide. KO-HUM may also disclose personal information where required by law or where reasonably necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal rights. KO-HUM does not sell personal information.
COOKIES AND ANALYTICS
The KO-HUM website uses cookies and similar technologies necessary for the website to function.
With your consent, non-essential cookies may also be used for analytics purposes, including Wix Analytics, to help KO-HUM understand how the website is used.
When you first visit the website, you can choose whether to accept non-essential cookies through the cookie consent banner. You can also manage your cookie preferences through the consent settings available on the website.
Declining non-essential cookies will not prevent you from accessing the main content of the website.
For more detailed information about the cookies and technologies currently used on the website, please refer to the options and information provided through the cookie consent tool.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some service providers used by KO-HUM may process personal information outside the European Economic Area.
Where required by applicable data protection law, appropriate safeguards are used for such transfers, such as adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses or other recognised transfer mechanisms.
HOW LONG WE KEEP YOUR INFORMATION
KO-HUM keeps personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purpose for which it was collected and to meet applicable legal, accounting or administrative requirements.
Project Inquiry information that does not lead to an engagement will generally be retained for up to 12 months, unless there is a legitimate reason to retain it for longer or you ask for it to be deleted earlier where applicable.
Where an inquiry leads to a professional engagement, relevant communications, project records, invoices and other business information may be retained for longer where necessary for contractual, accounting or legal purposes.
YOUR RIGTHS
Depending on applicable data protection law, you may have the right to:
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request access to personal information held about you;
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request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information;
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request deletion of your personal information;
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request restriction of certain processing;
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object to processing based on legitimate interests;
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request the transfer of certain information to you or another provider; and
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withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
To exercise any of these rights, contact hello@ko-hum.com.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection supervisory authority. In Italy, this is the Garante per la protezione dei dati personali.
EXTERNAL LINKS
The KO-HUM website may contain links to third-party websites or services. KO-HUM is not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Their own privacy policies apply when you visit or use their services.
CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes to KO-HUM's services, website, service providers or legal requirements.
The date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last updated.
Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy or how KO-HUM handles personal information, contact:
KO-HUM
hello@ko-hum.com