Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information:

• Name and email address when you register
• Username and profile information
• Shipping addresses and contact details
• Payment information (processed securely)

Usage Information:

• Browsing history and search queries
• Items viewed, bid on, or purchased
• Communication with other users
• Device information and IP addresses

2. How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain our auction marketplace service
• To process transactions and facilitate payments
• To communicate with you about your account and transactions
• To send important updates and notifications
• To improve our services and user experience
• To prevent fraud and ensure platform security
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• With other users: Your username and basic profile information may be visible to other users
• With service providers: We may share information with trusted third-party services (payment processors, email services)
• For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights
• With your consent: We will only share information with your explicit permission

4. Data Security

• We use industry-standard encryption to protect your data
• Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text
• We regularly update our security measures
• We limit access to personal information to authorized personnel only
• We monitor for suspicious activity and potential security threats

5. Data Retention

• We retain your account information as long as your account is active
• Transaction records are kept for legal and accounting purposes
• You may request deletion of your account and associated data
• Some information may be retained for legal compliance

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain processing of your data
• Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

7. Cookies and Tracking

• We use cookies to improve your browsing experience
• Essential cookies are required for basic functionality
• Analytics cookies help us understand how you use our platform
• You can control cookie settings through your browser
• We do not use tracking cookies for advertising purposes

8. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• Payment processors (for secure transactions)
• Email services (for notifications)
• Analytics services (to improve our platform)
• Hosting providers (to store and serve our platform)

9. Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for children under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and that your information remains protected.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes through our platform. Your continued use of our service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Contact Form: Contact Us
• Address: [Your Business Address]