Ardhi Gallery (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, improve website performance, and understand how visitors interact with our website.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function efficiently and provide information to the site owners.

These cookies are necessary for the core functions of our website, such as:

• Security and fraud prevention
   
• Keeping you logged in (if applicable)
   
• Processing online purchases or registrations
   

These cannot be disabled.

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, including:

• Page visits
   
• Time spent on pages
   
• Traffic sources
   

We use tools such as Google Analytics. These cookies are only activated if you consent.

These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as:

• Remembering your preferences
   
• Saving form inputs
   
• Improving your browsing experience
   

These track your browsing behavior so we can provide relevant marketing and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples:

• Social media pixels (Meta/Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X)
   
• Email marketing tracking
   

These cookies are optional and require your explicit consent.

We may allow trusted third parties to place cookies on your device for analytics, social media integration, or advertising. These third parties have their own privacy policies.

You can:

• Adjust cookie preferences through our on-site Cookie Settings tool.
   
• Disable cookies through your browser settings.
   
• Opt out of analytics via tools like Google Analytics Opt-Out Add-on.
   

Note: Disabling some cookies may affect website functionality.

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.

Last updated: 3/12/2025

Ardhi Gallery (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information in compliance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019) and international best practices, including the GDPR.

We may collect the following categories of personal data:

• Name
   
• Email address
   
• Phone number
   
• Billing and shipping address
   
• Payment details (processed securely via third-party payment processors)
   
• Artist submissions (biography, artwork images, CV, portfolio links)
   
• Event or exhibition registrations
   
• Newsletter subscriptions
   
• Messages or inquiries through contact forms
   

• IP address
   
• Device information
   
• Browser type
   
• Pages visited
   
• Time spent on pages
   
• Cookies and tracking technologies (see Cookie Policy)
   

• Social media platforms
   
• Payment gateways
   
• Marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Meta Ads, Google Ads)
   

We use personal data for:

• Processing art purchases
   
• Managing artist listings or submissions
   
• Exhibition and event administration
   
• Customer support
   

• Sending newsletters and updates (with your consent)
   
• Responding to inquiries
   
• Sharing event invitations
   

• Analytics and performance monitoring
   
• Enhancing user experience
   
• Personalizing content
   

• Record keeping
   
• Fraud prevention
   
• Compliance with the Kenya DPA and GDPR regulations
   

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent (e.g., newsletters, cookies, marketing)
   
• Contractual necessity (e.g., purchases, artist agreements)
   
• Legitimate interest (e.g., improving the site)
   
• Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with Kenyan law)
   

We may share your information with:

• Payment processors (e.g., M-Pesa, Visa, Mastercard)
   
• Delivery providers (e.g., local couriers, DHL)
   
• IT service providers
   
• Email marketing platforms
   
• Event partners (where necessary)
   
• Regulatory authorities when legally required
   

We do not sell your personal information.

We implement strict physical, digital, and procedural safeguards to protect your data against:

• Unauthorized access
   
• Loss
   
• Misuse
   
• Modification
   

Data is stored securely on servers that comply with international security standards.

If your data is transferred outside Kenya, we ensure:

• Adequate data protection safeguards, or
   
• Standard contractual clauses (GDPR-compliant), or
   
• Explicit consent (where necessary)
   

Under the Kenya Data Protection Act, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data
   
• Correct inaccurate data
   
• Request deletion of your data
   
• Withdraw consent
   
• Object to processing
   
• Data portability (receive your data in a readable format)
   
• File a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC)
   

To exercise these rights, contact: info@ardhigallery.org

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Providing services
   
• Legal compliance
   
• Archival/artistic records (where relevant)
   

You may request deletion at any time.

Our website may contain links to external sites (social media, artist pages, payment platforms). We are not responsible for their privacy practices.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes become effective once posted on this page.

For questions, concerns, or data requests:

Ardhi Gallery
Email: info@ardhigallery.org
Website: www.ardhigallery.org
Location: Nairobi, Kenya