M-Cult is an agency to develop and promote new forms of media art and digital culture, with a focus on cultural and social aspects of media and technology. A Helsinki-based non-profit organisation founded in 2000, M-Cult:
*works across the fields of media and collaborative art and open source culture
*supports artists in the creation, presentation and reflection of socially engaged/technically
experimental projects and practices
*brings together international partner networks and local groups and communities
*engages in cultural policy, documentation and archiving of media art and participatory culture
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Contact
info (at) m-cult.org
Address:
Mäkelänkatu 37-43
00550 Helsinki
Finland
Staff 2024:
Jussi Koitela, Director
jussi.koitela(at)m-cult.org
Mia Mäkelä, Producer, EMAP Coordinator
mia.makela(at)m-cult.org
Kalle Kuisma, Producer, AV
kalle.kuisma(at)m-cult.org
Laura Jurmu, Communications Manager
laura.jurmu(at)m-cult.org
Board Members 2024-25:
Aku Meriläinen, Chair
Timo Bredenberg
Pia Lindman
Tanja Sihvonen
Rasmus Vuori
Matti Niinimäki
Sophea Lerner
M-Cult is funded by Taike, The City of Helsinki, Kone Foundation and Creative Europe.
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Privacy Policy
At M-Cult, we deeply value your privacy and strive to maintain full compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Below, you’ll find key information about how personal data is processed in connection with our activities.
Who collects the information?
Any personal data referred to in this privacy policy is collected by M-Cult ry, a registered association based in Finland, with registration number 1744046-7.
When visiting this website
Your personal data is not collected as you browse this website, nor is it shared with third parties.
Cookies
The M-Cult website uses cookies solely for functional purposes. These cookies do not store personal data and do not identify you or your device, including your IP address.
Third-party resources
This website uses limited third-party resources for media assets. These are hosted within the EU and comply with GDPR regulations.
Server log files
The server hosting our website empties raw logs at the beginning of each month. These logs may include personal data, such as IP addresses or usernames embedded in URLs. This data is processed solely for fraud prevention, a legitimate interest under GDPR Recital 47. A In the beginning of each month, these logs are deleted.
Analytics
M-Cult does not employ analytics tools that track personal data.
Secure data transfer
All communications with this website are encrypted via HTTPS, ensuring data security during transmission. While your network provider may see you are accessing files from the M-Cult website, the content of these files remains encrypted.
Link referrers disabled
Our website instructs browsers not to share referrer information when you navigate to other websites via links. While this information is not considered personal data, this measure is in place to enhance your privacy.
Additional data processing
M-Cult processes personal data only in specific circumstances related to its activities, such as guest contributors and applications for open calls.
Open calls and email notifications
When applying to open calls, workshops or other events via M-Cult’s website, applicants may provide personal information such as their name, email address, city of residence, CV, and other non-personal details relevant to the specific call (e.g., residency proposals). Submitted applications are securely stored and automatically acknowledged via email. All application data is deleted once the selection process concludes.
Exercising your rights
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Access
You may request details about any personal data stored about you.
Deletion
You can request the removal of your personal data. M-Cult will replace personal identifiers with anonymized placeholders where possible. Backup copies of your data may persist for up to 30 days due to database processes.
Correction
You may request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Filing a complaint
If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to file a complaint with your national data protection authority. However, we encourage you to reach out to us directly first, as we are committed to resolving issues promptly.
For inquiries about your personal data or to exercise any of your rights, please contact M-Cult at info@m-cult.org.