Privacy Policy for In-Person Antique Appraisal & Purchase
Applicable in the Czech Republic
Effective Date: 01.08.2025
Who We Are
Individual Buyer, Registered Address: Czech Republic
We are the data controller of the personal information you provide during the evaluation and/or sale of antiques, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Act No. 110/2019 Coll. on the Processing of Personal Data (Czech Republic).
What Data We Collect
We may collect the following data:
- Full name
- Contact details (email, phone number)
- Description and images of items for appraisal
- Price offer and negotiation history
- Bank details (for payments)
- ID or ownership documents (only when required)
Purpose of Data Use
Evaluate antiques or collectibles submitted by you
Communicate about a potential purchase
Draft or complete purchase contracts
Process payments
Fulfill accounting or legal obligations
Prevent fraud and verify item ownership if necessary
Legal Basis for Processing
GDPR Art. 6(1)(b): Performance of a contract
GDPR Art. 6(1)(c): Legal obligations
Czech Act 563/1991 Coll.: Accounting and tax requirements
Czech AML Act 253/2008 Coll.: Anti-money laundering, when applicable
Data Retention
No sale concluded: retain for up to 12 months
Sale completed: retain for up to 10 years (accounting compliance)
Bank and ID data: retained only as long as required for transaction/legal compliance
Data Sharing
We do not sell or disclose your data to third parties, except to:
- Payment providers (to execute transfers)
- Tax or legal authorities upon official request
- Contracted accountants or legal consultants
Your Rights (GDPR)
You may:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or update
- Request deletion (unless legal retention applies)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Request data portability
- File a complaint with the Czech Data Protection Authority (ÚOOÚ):
Contact Us
Email: [your@email.com]
Registered Address: Czech Republic
Third-Party Links
If we provide you with documents or send communications containing links to external websites (e.g., reference guides, courier services, valuation databases), please note we are not responsible for their privacy practices. We recommend reviewing the privacy policy of any third-party website you visit.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected in the latest version available in printed form at our premises or by request via email. Please refer to the “Effective Date” above.
Cookies (If Using Electronic Forms or Website Contact)
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- Language or form preference
- Anonymous site usage analytics
- Spam/bot protection (e.g., reCAPTCHA)
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