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Privacy Policy

Africa Safari Auction Privacy Policy

Through the operation of our africasafariauction.com,websites, as well as subsidiary brands, affiliate Africa Safari Auction Sites, and country-specific URLs (together, the “Platforms”), AfricaSafariAuction.com (“Africa Safari Auction”) collects and, in some cases, discloses information about our users to third parties. Africa Safari Auction is committed to protecting personal information that we collect, use, and disclose in the course of providing services and to complying with all applicable privacy laws and regulatory requirements, including South Africa's Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).

This privacy policy (“Policy”) outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and manage the personal information of clients and potential clients, whether collected via our Platforms or through our provision of auction services (“Services”). In certain situations, some personally identifiable information may be disclosed to third parties, such as participating auction houses, if you default on payment for a successful bid made through any of our Platforms.

POPIA Disclaimer

Africa Safari Auction is fully committed to complying with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), 2013, in South Africa. By submitting personal information to us, you acknowledge that:

  • We may collect, process, and store your personal information for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy.
  • We will take all reasonable steps to ensure that your personal information is protected and only used for legitimate purposes, in accordance with the requirements of POPIA.
  • You have the right to access and correct any of your personal information in our possession, as well as the right to object to the processing of your personal information or to request that we delete it, subject to legal and contractual obligations.

Should you have any concerns regarding the protection of your personal information, or if you believe your rights under POPIA have been infringed, please contact our Information Officer at the contact details provided below.

1. Collection and Use of Personal Information

Africa Safari Auction collects information from various areas on our Platforms, including when you register to participate in our services, submit a form, or email requesting services. The terms “we”, “us”, and “our” refer to Africa Safari Auction and its Platforms. “Personal information” means any information about an identifiable individual, such as your name, user account details, billing and shipping address, payment information, and contact details (such as phone number and email address).

Examples of personal information we may collect:

  • Information submitted via a webform or email requesting information from dealers, galleries, or auction houses.
  • Information provided when subscribing to our newsletter, entering a competition, completing a questionnaire, or leaving comments in our Feedback or Contact sections.
  • Information used to register with our Platforms to access Services, including legal name, contact name, account usernames, passwords, billing and shipping addresses, contact details, and credit card or financial information.

How We Use Your Personal Information:

  • To establish and manage our business relationship with you, including offering auction-related services and responding to inquiries.
  • To share information about our Platforms, products, and services.
  • To disclose your identity to participating auction houses if you default on payment or attempt fraudulent transactions.
  • For internal purposes, such as analyzing and improving our Platforms.

Consent

By submitting personal information to us, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Policy. If you withdraw your consent, we may be unable to provide certain Services.

Accuracy of Information

You have the right to know what personal information we hold about you and to correct any inaccuracies. Please notify us of any changes to your personal information.

2. Disclosure and Sharing of Personal Information

We disclose personal information only as described in this Policy, with your consent, or as otherwise permitted or required by law. Africa Safari Auction may disclose personal information in the following situations:

  • To complete a sale if you are the winning bidder.
  • If you default on payment, your personal information may be shared with participating auction houses to protect against fraudulent transactions.
  • With service providers assisting with marketing or payment processing.

We use SSL encryption and other security measures to protect your information during transmission and storage.

3. Storage of Personal Information

Personal information collected by Africa Safari Auction is primarily stored and processed in South Africa or other jurisdictions where our service providers operate. Personal information provided to third parties may be subject to the laws of the relevant jurisdictions.

4. Legal Basis (European Economic Area)

For users in the EEA, our legal basis for processing personal information includes fulfilling contractual obligations, pursuing legitimate business interests, and complying with legal obligations.

5. Security

We prioritize the security of your personal information and have implemented reasonable security measures to protect against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no internet-based data transmission can be fully guaranteed as secure.

6. Changes to the Policy

Africa Safari Auction reserves the right to change this Policy at any time. We will notify users of any significant changes, and you are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.

Contacting Us

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Policy or your personal information, please contact us.

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