Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 21, 2025
At 8th Gallery Studios Startup Studio (“8th Gallery Studios,” "Eighth Gallery Studios," “we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (www.eighthgallery.com, 8thgallery.com) and engage with our digital platforms, ventures, and related services (collectively, the “Services”). By accessing our website or providing your information, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please refrain from using our Services.
INFORMATION WE COLLECT
We collect both personal and non-personal information in order to operate effectively, improve our offerings, and maintain secure, personalized interactions with our users.
Personal Information. Personal information is data that can identify you directly or indirectly. Depending on your engagement, this may include:
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Name, email address, and contact information submitted through forms or correspondence.
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Professional or institutional affiliation (for partners, clients, or applicants).
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Payment or transaction details (for commercial engagements or venture participation).
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Any information voluntarily provided through surveys, partnership inquiries, or events.
Automatically Collected Information. When you access our website, we automatically collect technical and usage data such as:
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IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and operating system.
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Pages visited, session duration, and referral sources.
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Interaction data is collected via cookies, analytics tools, and log files.
This data helps us understand user behavior, measure engagement, and improve performance and security.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies. We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, track website performance, and deliver relevant content. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.
HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION
8th Gallery Studios uses collected information for the following purposes:
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Operational purposes: to provide, maintain, and improve our Services.
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Communication: to respond to inquiries, provide updates, and share relevant information about 8th Gallery Studios ventures or initiatives.
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Analytics and research: to study usage patterns, enhance performance, and develop new features or products.
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Compliance and security: to enforce our Terms & Conditions, protect against fraud, and comply with applicable laws.
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Marketing (opt-in only): to send newsletters or promotional communications where you have provided consent.
We will never sell, rent, or exchange personal data collected on this website for commercial gain.
DATA RETENTION
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When information is no longer required, we securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with industry standards.
DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE
We may share your information with trusted entities under the following circumstances:
Affiliates and Subsidiaries. 8th Gallery Studios operates through regional and venture-specific entities (including Firnal Africa, Firnal MENA, Firnal Asia, and its venture portfolio). Data may be shared internally to provide unified service delivery and maintain operational efficiency.
Service Providers. We may engage third-party vendors, contractors, or cloud providers to assist with analytics, hosting, communications, or technical operations. These parties are bound by strict confidentiality and data protection agreements.
Legal Compliance. We may disclose information if required to comply with applicable law, legal process, or government requests, or to protect our rights, users, and partners against harm or misuse.
Business Transfers. In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or asset sale, user data may be transferred as part of that transaction, subject to the same privacy commitments.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
8th Gallery Studios operates globally. Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your jurisdiction, including the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We implement safeguards, including contractual clauses and security protocols, to ensure equivalent levels of protection wherever data is processed.
DATA SECURITY
We apply industry-standard administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. While no system is entirely secure, 8th Gallery Studios continuously reviews its security posture, encryption protocols, and data governance framework to maintain high levels of protection.
YOUR RIGHTS
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
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Access: Request confirmation of whether we hold your data and receive a copy.
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Correction: Request updates or corrections to inaccurate information.
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Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data where legally permissible.
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Restriction: Request limits on data processing in specific cases.
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Objection: Object to certain processing activities such as direct marketing.
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Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@eighthgallery.com.
We may require identity verification before processing your request.
CHILDREN'S PRIVACY
Our Services are not directed toward children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we become aware that a child has submitted information without parental consent, we will promptly delete it.
THIRD-PARTY LINKS
Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services not operated by 8th Gallery Studios. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies when visiting third-party platforms.
UPDATES TO THIS POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal, technological, or operational practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our Services after such updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
CONTACT US
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact: privacy@eighthgallery.com
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