KNEXT ART GALLERY — PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: June 2026
Knext Art Gallery is dedicated to protecting the privacy and personal data of our collectors, artists, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy details how we collect, store, utilize, and protect your personal information in compliance with the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and international standards including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1.1 Information We Collect
To provide a seamless art acquisition and advisory experience, we may collect the following data:
• Identity and Contact Information: Full name, email address, physical delivery address, billing address, and telephone number.
• Financial Information: Payment card details and bank details processed through our secure, encrypted payment gateways (we do not store raw credit card data on our servers).
• Transaction History: Detailed records of original artworks browsed, inquired about, or purchased, as well as certificates of authenticity tied to your profile.
• Technical and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior gathered via cookies to optimize our online viewing room.
1.2 How We Use Your Data
Your personal information is used exclusively for legitimate business purposes, including:
• Processing financial transactions and fulfilling secure delivery of purchased artworks.
• Generating and verifying signed Certificates of Authenticity establishing the provenance of your fine art investment.
• Managing our Collector’s Circle newsletter to deliver exclusive artist features, early access previews, and curated collection drops (you may opt out at any time).
• Facilitating our secondary market services through the Knext Collector Resale program.
1.3 Data Retention and Security
We retain your transactional records and provenance information indefinitely to protect the long-term value and authentication history of the artwork[cite: 7]. All other data is retained only as long as necessary to fulfill contractual or legal obligations[cite: 7]. We implement rigorous structural, technical, and administrative security measures to prevent unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure of your personal profile.
1.4 Third-Party Disclosures
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Your data is shared strictly with trusted partners required to execute our services, including white-glove fine art logistics providers, international customs brokers, and secure financial clearing houses (supporting ZAR and USD transactions).
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Knext Art Gallery | Woodstock, Cape Town, South Africa | https://knext.co