Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 02-04-2026
Last Updated: 02-04-2026

1. Introduction

Riaan Prinsloo Kuns | Art respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013, as amended, also known as POPIA, and other applicable South African laws.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information when you:

- visit our website

- contact us

- submit an enquiry

- request information

- engage with our business in any way

By using this website, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your personal information may be processed.

2. Who We Are

Business Name: Riaan Prinsloo Kuns | Art
Business Email: [email protected]
Business Phone: +27 72 706 9992

For purposes of POPIA, Riaan Prinsloo Kuns | Art is the responsible party in relation to personal information processed through this website and in the course of its business activities.

3. Personal Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with our website or business, we may collect and process the following personal information:

- name and surname

- email address

- phone number

- information submitted through contact or enquiry forms

- records of your correspondence with us

- information relating to artwork enquiries, commissions, bookings, or purchases, where

applicable

- technical information such as IP address, browser type, device type, and website usage

data

- cookie related information and similar website usage data any other information you

voluntarily provide

Personal information includes information relating to an identifiable, living natural person and, where applicable, an identifiable existing juristic person.

4. How We Collect Information

We may collect personal information in the following ways:

- directly from you when you contact us by email, phone, or website form

- when you enquire about artworks, commissions, exhibitions, or related services

- automatically through your use of the website, including cookies and standard website

technologies

- from service providers who support the operation of our website or communications,

where lawful and appropriate

5. Why We Process Personal Information

We may process your personal information for the following purposes:

- to respond to your enquiries

- to communicate with you about artwork, commissions, exhibitions, or services

- to provide and manage our website and business operations

- to process requests, bookings, purchases, or related transactions, where applicable

- to maintain proper internal records

- to improve our website, communication, and customer experience

- to comply with legal and regulatory obligations

- to protect our legitimate business interests where permitted by law

- to send marketing communications where lawful and, where required, where consent

has been obtained

6. Lawful Basis for Processing

We process personal information only where we have a lawful basis to do so, including where:

- you have given consent

- processing is necessary to respond to your request before entering into an agreement

- processing is necessary to perform an agreement with you

- processing is required to comply with the law

- processing protects a legitimate interest of yours

- processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, where permitted by law

7. Direct Marketing

Where we send marketing communications by electronic means, we will do so in accordance with applicable South African law.

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications at any time by:

- contacting us directly

- using any unsubscribe mechanism made available to you

We will not knowingly send unlawful unsolicited direct marketing communications.

8. Cookies and Website Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

- help the website function properly

- improve website performance and user experience

- understand how visitors use the website

- support analytics, security, and website administration

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that doing so may affect certain features or functions of the website.

9. Disclosure of Personal Information

We do not sell personal information.

We may share personal information only where necessary, appropriate, and lawful, including with:

- website hosting providers

- IT and website support providers

- email or communication service providers

- payment processors or delivery service providers, where applicable

- professional advisers, where necessary

- regulatory authorities, law enforcement, or other parties where disclosure is required or

permitted by law

Where third parties process personal information on our behalf, we take reasonable steps to ensure that they maintain appropriate confidentiality and security safeguards.

10. Cross Border Transfers

Some of our service providers or systems may store or process personal information outside South Africa.

Where personal information is transferred across borders, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfer is lawful and that an adequate level of protection is in place, as required by POPIA.

11. Security of Personal Information

We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against:

- loss

- misuse

- unauthorised access

- disclosure

- alteration

- destruction

These measures may include:

- access controls

- secure hosting practices

- password protection

- use of reputable third party providers

While we take reasonable steps to protect your information, no system or method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.

12. Retention of Personal Information

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

- fulfil the purpose for which it was collected

- comply with legal or regulatory obligations

- maintain business records

- protect our legitimate interests where lawful

When personal information is no longer required, we will delete, destroy, or de identify it in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may have the right to:

- request confirmation of whether we hold personal information about you

- request access to your personal information

- request correction or updating of your personal information

- request deletion of personal information that is inaccurate, irrelevant, excessive, out of -

date, incomplete, misleading, or unlawfully obtained

- object to certain processing in appropriate circumstances

- withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

- object to direct marketing communications

- lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator

14. PAIA Manual

This Privacy Policy should be read together with any PAIA Manual made available by Riaan Prinsloo Kuns | Art in terms of the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2 of 2000, as amended.

If you wish to request access to records in terms of PAIA, the applicable process must be followed in accordance with that legislation.

15. Information Officer

For privacy and personal information related enquiries, please contact:

Riaan Prinsloo Kuns | Art
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 72 706 9992

If an Information Officer or Deputy Information Officer is formally designated, those details should also be added to this page and to the PAIA Manual.

16. Complaints

If you believe that your personal information has been processed unlawfully or that your rights have been infringed, please contact us first so that we can try to resolve the matter.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Regulator of South Africa.

17. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed at children unless expressly stated otherwise.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children in a manner that is inconsistent with applicable law.

18. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

- legal requirements

- business operations

- website functionality

Any updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

19. Contact Details

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is processed, please contact:

Riaan Prinsloo Kuns | Art
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +27 72 706 9992