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Privacy Policy

Last updated: 10 November 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how Gigi’s Auctions® (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects and uses your information when you visit [https://gigisauctions.com] and [http://gigisauction.livori.net], contact us, or register for an auction.

Data Controller:
Gigi’s Auctions®
63, Domenico Cachia Street, Birkirkara BKR3020, Malta
(+356) 7985 1150 • [email protected]

1) Information we collect

  • Contact & registration data: name, surname, email, phone, address, ID/passport (when required), bidding preferences.

  • Booking/RSVP data: auction selected, seats, method (in-person / booked bid / phone bid).

  • Communications: messages sent via forms or email.

  • Website data: pages viewed, device/browser info, IP address, cookies (see Cookies).

  • Payments: we do not store card numbers; payments are processed by our providers.

2) How we use your information (lawful bases)

  • Provide services (process enquiries, valuations, auction bookings, bidder registration) — GDPR: Contract/Legitimate Interests.

  • Run auctions (issue paddles, execute bids, compliance checks) — Contract/Legal Obligation.

  • Communications (catalogues, viewing info, sale updates) — Consent/Legitimate Interests.

  • Safety & compliance (fraud prevention, legal requests) — Legal Obligation/Legitimate Interests.

  • Improve our website (analytics, troubleshooting) — Consent/Legitimate Interests.

3) Sharing your data

We share limited data with trusted providers only when needed to deliver our services, for example:

  • Email & forms/CRM: [Mail service / CF7 addon / SMTP provider]

  • Analytics & cookies: [Google Analytics] (if used)

  • Logistics/couriers: to arrange collection/delivery (if requested)
    We do not sell your personal data.

4) Cookies & analytics

We use cookies to run the site and (optionally) to measure usage. Where required, we request consent via a cookie banner. You can change or withdraw consent in your browser or via our banner settings.

  • Essential cookies: site security, performance, forms.

  • Analytics cookies (optional): help us understand visitor activity.
    See our Cookie Notice for details (or include cookie details here).

5) Data retention

  • Enquiries, bookings, bidder records and sale documents: kept for the period necessary to run auctions and meet legal/accounting obligations.

  • Marketing emails: kept until you unsubscribe.

  • Website logs/analytics: retained per tool settings.

6) Your rights (EU/GDPR)

You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict or object to processing, and to data portability. You can also withdraw consent at any time (this does not affect prior lawful processing).
To exercise rights, email [email protected].

7) Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal data. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure; please take care with what you send online.

8) International transfers

If we use providers outside the EEA, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., EU Standard Contractual Clauses).

9) Minors

Our services are intended for adults. If you believe a minor has provided data, contact us to remove it.

10) Updates to this policy

We may update this notice from time to time. We’ll post changes on this page and update the “Last updated” date.

11) Contact us

Questions or requests about your data:
[email protected] • (+356) 7985 1150

  • Marketing emails: We send catalogues and updates only with your consent; unsubscribe anytime via the link in the email.

  • Event photography/CCTV: We may photograph events and operate CCTV at venues for safety and promotional purposes. Tell us at the event if you prefer not to be identifiable in marketing images.

  • Conditions of Sale: Participation in auctions is subject to our Conditions of Sale.