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1.1. This Privacy and Cookie Policy (hereinafter referred to as the “Policy”) governs the collection, use, storage, disclosure, transfer and other processing of personal data of individuals who visit the website www.antiqon.com (hereinafter referred to as the “Website”), create user accounts, participate in auctions, make purchases, submit enquiries, use delivery, storage and client services, or otherwise interact with the ANTIQON brand via the Website, e-mail, telephone, contact forms or other communication channels.
1.2. The controller of personal data is:SIA AntiqonRegistration No.: 40103941382Registered address: Brīvības iela 52-1B, Rīga, LV-1011, LatviaE-mail for data protection enquiries: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]: +371 25663066
1.3. All transactions carried out through the Website, including participation in auctions, purchases, payments, delivery arrangements, returns and client services, are conducted exclusively by SIA Antiqon and are governed by the laws of the Republic of Latvia, unless otherwise required by mandatory provisions of applicable law.
Information regarding the location of a specific item, as well as available delivery or collection options, is indicated on the relevant item page or in the transaction documentation.
1.4. Any French contact details, addresses in France or references to the company ANTIQON SAS are provided solely for marketing, informational and communication purposes of the ANTIQON brand.
ANTIQON SAS is not a seller of goods, does not receive payments, is not a contractual party to transactions concluded through the Website and does not act as an independent controller of personal data.
Where ANTIQON SAS may participate in the transmission of marketing communications or initial client enquiries, such processing is carried out on behalf of SIA Antiqon or within the scope of specific marketing activities.
1.5. This Policy applies to all processing of personal data carried out by SIA Antiqon in connection with:
1.6. This Policy has been prepared in accordance with:
1.7. By using the Website, creating a user account, participating in auctions, placing orders or otherwise interacting with SIA Antiqon, the user confirms that they have read this Policy.
Where the processing of personal data requires consent, such consent shall be requested separately and may be withdrawn by the user at any time.
1.8. This Policy constitutes a single document governing:
1.9. SIA Antiqon may update this Policy from time to time in connection with changes in applicable legislation, the structure or functionality of the Website, the services provided, data processing practices, or security and compliance requirements.
The current version of the Policy will always be published on the Website, together with the date of its entry into force.
1.10. If users have any questions regarding the processing of their personal data, the use of cookies, or the exercise of their rights as data subjects, they may contact SIA Antiqon using the contact details provided in this Policy.
Users also have the right to lodge a complaint with Datu valsts inspekcija, the supervisory authority of the Republic of Latvia responsible for personal data protection.
2.1. Depending on the nature of a user’s interaction with the Website, SIA Antiqon may collect, use and process the following categories of personal data.
2.2. Identification Data
When registering an account, participating in auctions, making purchases or entering into transactions, the following data may be processed:
2.3. Contact Information
For the purposes of communication and the performance of contractual obligations, the following data may be processed:
2.4. Account Data
When creating and using a user account, the following data may be processed:
2.5. Transaction Data
When transactions are carried out through the Website, the following data may be processed:
SIA Antiqon does not store full payment card details. Payment data are processed by authorised payment service providers in accordance with applicable security standards.
2.6. Client Verification Data (KYC / AML)
Where required or permitted under the laws of the European Union and the Republic of Latvia, SIA Antiqon may carry out client identification and verification procedures.
Such procedures may be applied, in particular:
For these purposes, the following data may be processed:
Such processing is carried out solely for the purposes of compliance with anti-money laundering, sanctions and other applicable regulatory requirements.
2.7. Technical Data
When using the Website, certain technical data may be collected automatically, including:
These data are used to ensure the security, proper functioning and analysis of the Website.
2.8. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure proper operation, analyse usage and improve user experience.
Detailed information on the categories of cookies and their use is provided in Section 8 of this Policy.
2.9. Communication Data
When interacting with SIA Antiqon, the following data may be processed:
Such data are processed solely for the purposes of handling enquiries, providing client services and resolving potential disputes.
3.1. SIA Antiqon processes personal data solely for lawful purposes and only to the extent necessary for the provision of services, the performance of contractual obligations, compliance with legal requirements, and ensuring the secure operation of the Website.
Personal data are processed on the legal bases provided for in Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
3.2. Performance of a Contract
Personal data may be processed for the purposes of user registration, creation and maintenance of user accounts, participation in auctions, entering into and performing transactions conducted through the Website, arranging payments, delivery and returns, as well as providing client services.
The legal basis for such processing is the necessity for the performance of a contract or for taking steps at the request of the user prior to entering into a contract in accordance with Article 6(1)(b) GDPR.
3.3. Compliance with Legal Obligations
SIA Antiqon may process personal data for the purpose of fulfilling obligations established by the laws of the European Union and the Republic of Latvia, including:
The legal basis for such processing is the necessity to comply with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject, in accordance with Article 6(1)(c) GDPR.
3.4. Legitimate Interests
In certain cases, SIA Antiqon may process personal data on the basis of its legitimate interests, provided that such interests do not override the rights and freedoms of the user.
Such processing may be carried out, in particular, for the following purposes:
The legal basis for such processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR.
3.5. Consent
Where required by law, personal data may be processed on the basis of the user’s consent.
This may apply, in particular, to:
The legal basis for such processing is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
The user has the right to withdraw their consent at any time. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to such withdrawal.
3.6. Profiling and Personalisation
For the purpose of improving service quality and providing users with more relevant information, SIA Antiqon may use limited forms of analysis of user behaviour on the Website, including analysis of interest in certain categories of artworks, auctions or collections.
Such processing is carried out only within the limits permitted by applicable law and, where required, on the basis of the user’s consent.
SIA Antiqon does not make decisions producing legal effects concerning the user or similarly significantly affecting the user based solely on automated processing, unless otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
3.7. Data Minimisation
SIA Antiqon processes only those personal data that are necessary to achieve the purposes described above and takes reasonable measures to ensure that such data are accurate, up to date and secure.
4.1. SIA Antiqon may disclose or transfer personal data to third parties only where such disclosure is necessary to achieve the purposes of processing, to perform contractual obligations, or to comply with applicable legal requirements.
Any transfer or disclosure of personal data is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and other applicable laws.
4.2. Service Providers and Data Processors
In order to ensure the operation of the Website and the provision of services, SIA Antiqon may engage third parties acting as data processors.
Such service providers may include, in particular:
Such entities process personal data solely on behalf of SIA Antiqon, to the extent necessary for the performance of their functions, and on the basis of data processing agreements in accordance with Article 28 GDPR.
4.3. Public Authorities and Regulators
SIA Antiqon may disclose personal data to public authorities, supervisory bodies or law enforcement agencies where required by law or upon a lawful request.
This may include compliance with obligations relating to:
4.4. Client Verification and Compliance
In order to comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, SIA Antiqon may transfer personal data to specialised third-party compliance service providers.
Such verification may include:
4.5. Data Transfers in Connection with Transaction Performance
Where necessary for the performance of a transaction, personal data may be shared with third parties involved in the execution of such transaction, including:
Such data transfers are limited to what is strictly necessary for the relevant purpose.
4.6. No Sale of Personal Data
SIA Antiqon does not sell personal data and does not disclose personal data to third parties for commercial purposes unrelated to the provision of its services.
4.7. Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring or sale of business assets, personal data may be transferred to a successor or prospective purchaser, subject to appropriate safeguards and in compliance with applicable data protection laws.
4.8. International Data Transfers
In certain cases, personal data may be transferred to or processed in countries outside the European Economic Area.
In such cases, SIA Antiqon ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
4.9. Data Minimisation in Transfers
SIA Antiqon transfers only such personal data as is necessary for the specific purpose and takes appropriate measures to ensure the confidentiality and security of such data.
5.1. SIA Antiqon retains personal data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes of processing set out in this Policy, in accordance with the principle of storage limitation under Article 5(1)(e) GDPR, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by applicable law.
Upon expiry of the applicable retention period, personal data are deleted, anonymised or otherwise cease to be processed, unless further retention is required by law.
When determining retention periods, SIA Antiqon takes into account the nature and purposes of processing, applicable legal requirements of the European Union and the Republic of Latvia, as well as the need to protect its legal rights and interests.
5.2. Account Data
Personal data relating to user accounts are retained for the duration of the account’s active use.
In the event of account inactivity or deletion, such data may be retained for a period necessary to comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes and protect the legitimate interests of SIA Antiqon.
5.3. Transaction and Auction Data
Personal data relating to auction participation and transactions, including information on payments, delivery and transaction documentation, are retained for the periods required by applicable accounting, tax and other legal obligations.
5.4. Accounting and Financial Data
Personal data contained in accounting records, invoices, payment documents and other financial records are retained for the periods required under the laws of the Republic of Latvia.
5.5. Compliance Data (KYC / AML)
Where SIA Antiqon is required or permitted to carry out client identification and verification procedures, the relevant personal data are retained for a period of 5 years after the end of the business relationship or completion of the transaction, unless a longer retention period is required by applicable law.
5.6. Correspondence and Enquiries
Personal data contained in correspondence, including pre-contractual communications, may be retained for the period necessary to process the request and to protect the legitimate interests of SIA Antiqon in the event of disputes.
5.7. Technical Data
Technical data may be retained for the period necessary to ensure security, prevent fraud and analyse the performance of information systems.
5.8. Cookies
The retention period of cookies depends on their type.
Some cookies are used only during a user session, while others may be stored for a longer period.
Further details are provided in Section 8 of this Policy.
5.9. Extended Retention
Personal data may be retained for longer periods where necessary:
5.10. Storage Limitation
SIA Antiqon implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure that personal data are not retained longer than necessary for the purposes for which they are processed.
6.1. Users whose personal data are processed by SIA Antiqon are entitled to the rights of data subjects in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable data protection laws.
Users may exercise their rights by contacting SIA Antiqon using the contact details provided in this Policy.
6.2. Right of Access
Users have the right to obtain confirmation as to whether or not their personal data are being processed and, where that is the case, to access such data.
Users also have the right to obtain information regarding:
Users also have the right to obtain a copy of the personal data undergoing processing, within the limits set by applicable law.
6.3. Right to Rectification
Users have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data concerning them and to have incomplete personal data completed, taking into account the purposes of processing.
SIA Antiqon takes reasonable steps to ensure that personal data are accurate, up to date and complete.
6.4. Right to Erasure
Users have the right to request the erasure of their personal data (the “right to be forgotten”) in cases provided for by GDPR, in particular where:
This right may be limited where processing is necessary, in particular, for compliance with legal obligations, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims, or in other cases provided for by GDPR or applicable law.
6.5. Right to Restriction of Processing
Users have the right to request the restriction of processing in cases provided for by GDPR, including where:
6.6. Right to Data Portability
In cases provided for by GDPR, in particular where the processing is based on the user’s consent or is necessary for the performance of a contract and is carried out by automated means, the user has the right to receive the personal data concerning them, which they have provided to SIA Antiqon, in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, and has the right to transmit those data to another controller.
Where technically feasible, the user has the right to have the personal data transmitted directly from SIA Antiqon to another controller.
6.7. Right to Object
Users have the right to object at any time to the processing of their personal data where such processing is based on the legitimate interests of SIA Antiqon, including profiling based on such interests.
In such cases, SIA Antiqon will cease processing the personal data unless it demonstrates compelling legitimate grounds for the processing which override the interests, rights and freedoms of the user, or for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
Where personal data are processed for direct marketing purposes, users have the right to object at any time to such processing, including profiling related to direct marketing. In such cases, the personal data will no longer be processed for those purposes.
6.8. Right to Withdraw Consent
Where personal data are processed on the basis of the user’s consent, the user has the right to withdraw such consent at any time.
The withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.
6.9. Right to Lodge a Complaint
Users have the right to lodge a complaint with Datu valsts inspekcija, the supervisory authority of the Republic of Latvia responsible for personal data protection, if they consider that the processing of their personal data infringes applicable data protection laws.
The right to lodge a complaint is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies available to the user under GDPR or applicable law.
6.10. Exercise of Rights
To exercise their rights, users may submit a request to SIA Antiqon using the contact details provided in this Policy.
SIA Antiqon will respond to such requests without undue delay and, in any event, within one month of receipt, unless a longer period is permitted under GDPR.
Where necessary, taking into account the complexity and number of requests, this period may be extended in accordance with GDPR, and the user will be informed accordingly.
SIA Antiqon may request additional information necessary to verify the identity of the user before fulfilling the request.
7.1. SIA Antiqon implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to ensure the security of personal data and to protect such data against unauthorised access, loss, destruction, alteration, disclosure or other unlawful processing, in accordance with Article 32 of the GDPR.
When determining appropriate security measures, SIA Antiqon takes into account the nature, scope, context and purposes of processing, as well as the risks of varying likelihood and severity to the rights and freedoms of users.
7.2. Organisational Measures
For the purpose of protecting personal data, SIA Antiqon applies internal procedures and organisational measures designed to ensure the confidentiality and security of information, including:
7.3. Technical Measures
SIA Antiqon implements appropriate technical measures to protect personal data, including:
7.4. Protection of Data When Engaging Third Parties
Where SIA Antiqon engages third parties to process personal data, it ensures that such parties comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate security measures.
Such processing is carried out on the basis of data processing agreements in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.
7.5. Personal Data Breach Notification
In the event of a personal data breach, SIA Antiqon takes appropriate measures to mitigate potential adverse effects and acts in accordance with the GDPR, including notifying the competent supervisory authority without undue delay and, where required, not later than 72 hours after becoming aware of the breach, as well as informing affected users where this is required by law.
7.6. Limitation of Disclosure of Security Measures
To prevent misuse, SIA Antiqon does not publicly disclose detailed information regarding the specific technical measures used to protect personal data, except where required by applicable law.
8.1. The website www.antiqon.com uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning of the Website, to improve usability, to analyse user interaction with ANTIQON’s digital services, and to provide users with a personalised experience.
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device when visiting a website. They allow the Website to recognise the user’s device, store user preferences and analyse how the Website is used.
8.2. The use of cookies is carried out in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive).
Except for strictly necessary cookies, cookies are used only with the user’s prior consent.
8.3. The Website may use both first-party and third-party cookies of the following categories:
Detailed information about each category of cookies is provided to users through the cookie management interface on the Website.
8.4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies ensure the basic functioning of the Website and the auction platform, including:
Such cookies are used to the extent necessary to provide the user with the requested service and to ensure the proper functioning of the Website, and do not require separate user consent.
Their retention period does not exceed 12 months or is limited to the duration of the user session.
8.5. Performance and Functional Cookies
Performance and functional cookies are used to analyse the use of the Website and improve user experience, including:
These cookies are used only with the user’s consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).
The retention period of such cookies does not exceed 12 months.
8.6. Marketing and Targeting Cookies
Marketing and targeting cookies are used to provide users with information about ANTIQON collections, auctions, exhibitions and other offers that may be of interest, as well as to measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
Such cookies may be set by SIA Antiqon or by third-party providers.
These cookies are used only with the user’s consent.
The retention period of such cookies does not exceed 12 months.
8.7. Cookie Management
Upon the first visit to the Website, users are provided with the option, through the cookie management interface, to:
Users may change their preferences or withdraw their consent at any time through the relevant cookie management interface.
8.8. Browser Settings
Users may also restrict or disable cookies through their browser settings.
Disabling certain categories of cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, including:
9.1. Users may contact SIA Antiqon with any questions relating to the processing of personal data, the use of cookies, the exercise of their data subject rights, or for the purpose of obtaining additional information regarding data processing.
9.2. Requests and enquiries concerning personal data protection may be submitted using the following contact details:
SIA AntiqonRegistration number: 40103941382Registered address: Latvia, LV-1011, Rīga, Brīvības iela 52-1BE-mail for data protection enquiries: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]: +371 25663066
9.3. When handling a request, SIA Antiqon may request additional information necessary to verify the identity of the user and confirm their rights as a data subject, in order to prevent unauthorised access to personal data.
9.4. SIA Antiqon will respond to user requests without undue delay and, in any event, within one month of receipt, unless a different period is required or permitted under applicable law.
9.5. If a user considers that their rights relating to the protection of personal data have been infringed, they have the right to lodge a complaint with Datu valsts inspekcija, the supervisory authority of the Republic of Latvia responsible for personal data protection.
The exercise of this right is without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedies available under GDPR and applicable law.
9.6. The current version of this Policy is published on www.antiqon.com. Users are encouraged to periodically review this page to stay informed of any updates to the Policy.
9.7. This Policy is drawn up in Russian, English, French and Latvian.
9.8. In the event of any discrepancies in interpretation, the Latvian version shall prevail.