Effective Date: 26 June 2026

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Welcome to the official website of contemporary artist Mbali Mashiane (accessible via www.mbalimashiane.com). Mbali Mashiane Studio is deeply committed to protecting visitor privacy and maintaining absolute transparency regarding how data is collected, utilized, and safeguarded during user interactions with this online space.

 

This policy is structured to comply with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) of South Africa, as well as international privacy regulations (such as the General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR) to protect a global collective of collectors and art enthusiasts.

 

1. Information Gathered Through the Studio Website

When visitors interact with this website, certain pieces of information may be collected directly or indirectly to facilitate a seamless user experience:

• Voluntary Information Provided by the User: When users submit an inquiry through a contact form, request a catalogue of works, subscribe to the studio newsletter, or request information regarding art acquisitions, the Studio collects personal details such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, and any specific notes provided.

• Automated Data Processing (Cookies & Analytics): The website is hosted on the Wix platform. Wix automatically utilizes cookies and tracking technologies to monitor operational performance, security, and visitor analytics (such as IP addresses, browser types, geographic locations, and the specific pages users engage with).

 

2. How Personal Information is Safely Utilized

The personal information gathered through this portal is used exclusively to support the user's relationship with Mbali Mashiane’s artistic practice:

• To respond to inquiries regarding original paintings, pricing, commissions, or upcoming exhibitions.

• To distribute occasional studio updates, digital exhibition previews, or newsletter mailings (only if the user has explicitly opted in).

• To maintain, secure, and optimize the overall layout and functionality of the website.

 

3. Data Storage, Platforms, and Third-Party Security

User data is securely hosted through the Wix.com platform. Wix provides the secure firewalls, databases, and online infrastructure necessary to host this portfolio. Accordingly, visitor data may be stored through Wix’s secure, data-encrypted storage systems behind strict firewalls.

Mbali Mashiane Studio respects the sanctity of private data. The Studio does not sell, trade, rent, or lease personal information to third parties. Data is only shared with trusted operational third parties (such as reputable international art couriers or logistics teams) when it is strictly necessary to fulfill a transaction or delivery requested by the user.

 

4. User Rights Under POPIA and Global Regulations

Visitors maintain full sovereignty over their personal data. Users have the right to:

• Request a copy of any personal information the Studio currently holds regarding them.

• Ask for their personal information to be corrected, updated, or permanently deleted from studio records.

• Object to the processing of their data or opt out of any studio marketing materials at any time by clicking the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of received emails.

 

5. Updates to This Policy

As the studio practice evolves and legal regulations change, this Privacy Policy may be updated occasionally to reflect those shifts. Any changes will be published directly to this page with an updated "Effective Date."

 

6. Contact the Studio

For any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, to exercise data rights, or to update communication preferences, users are invited to contact the studio directly via the main contact forms provided on the website.