1. Who we are
This website is operated by Giovanni Vault.
Website: https://giovannivault.com
Contact: on Instagram @Giovanni_vault
Giovanni Vault provides card consignment services and acts as an intermediary between clients and third-party auction houses.
2. Personal data we collect
We may collect and process the following personal data:
- Identification data (name, surname, username)
- Contact details (email address)
- Account login information
- Information submitted through consignment forms (such as item descriptions, tracking details, and related data)
- Technical data (IP address, browser type, device information)
- Usage data (pages visited, interactions with the website)
Personal data is collected only when voluntarily provided by the user or when required for the proper functioning of the website.
3. Purpose of data processing
Personal data is processed for the following purposes:
- Creating and managing user accounts
- Managing consignments and related services
- Sending service-related communications (such as consignment confirmations and status updates)
- Providing access to the user dashboard
- Ensuring website security and preventing fraud
- Improving website performance and user experience
- Complying with legal and regulatory obligations
4. Legal basis for processing
Personal data is processed on the basis of:
- The performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures
- The user’s explicit consent (where required)
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate interests related to the proper operation and security of the website
5. Cookies and tracking technologies
This website uses cookies and similar technologies.
- Strictly necessary cookies are used to enable core functionalities such as login sessions, account access, and security.
- Analytics cookies may be used to collect aggregated and anonymous information about website usage, only after the user has given explicit consent via the cookie banner.
Users can manage their cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the website.
For more details, please refer to the Cookie Policy.
6. Emails and communications
Users may receive transactional and service-related emails, including:
- Account-related notifications
- Consignment confirmations
- Status updates related to submitted consignments
These communications are essential for the proper delivery of the service and do not require marketing consent.
7. Data sharing and third parties
Personal data is not sold or shared for commercial purposes.
Data may be shared only with:
- Service providers strictly necessary for website operation (e.g. hosting, email delivery)
- Third-party auction houses involved in the consignment process, limited to what is necessary for service execution
- Authorities, where required by law
All third parties process data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
8. Data retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including:
- Active user accounts
- Ongoing and completed consignments
- Legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements
Users may request data deletion, subject to mandatory retention obligations.
9. User rights
In accordance with the GDPR, users have the right to:
- Access their personal data
- Request rectification or update of inaccurate data
- Request deletion of their personal data
- Restrict or object to data processing
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time (where applicable)
Requests can be sent by reaching us @Giovanni_vault on Instagram
Data security
Appropriate technical and organizational measures are implemented to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse.
International users
This website may be accessed by users outside the European Union.
Data is processed in accordance with EU data protection standards regardless of the user’s location.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated from time to time.
Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date.
Last updated: January 2026