Privacy Policy
AutoBidz.com Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 1/1/2025
At AutoBidz.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access or use our website, services, and tools (collectively, the “Services”).
By using AutoBidz.com, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information:
- Information You Provide
- Account Information: Name, email address, business name, phone number, dealer license number, and password.
- Listings and Bids: Vehicle details, photos, and bid information.
- Payment or Billing Info: If applicable, through third-party processors (we do not store payment data directly).
2. Automatically Collected Information
- Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times, referring website, and interactions with our platform.
- Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Operate and manage the AutoBidz.com platform.
- Facilitate transactions between Buyers and Sellers.
- Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.
- Send transactional or service-related communications.
- Improve our website, services, and user experience.
- Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.
- Comply with legal obligations.
3. Sharing Your Information
We may share your information:
- With other users as necessary to complete transactions (e.g., Sellers see Buyer contact info after a bid is accepted).
- With service providers that perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors).
- For legal reasons, including to comply with applicable laws or respond to legal requests.
We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or comply with legal requirements.
5. Your Choices
You may:
- Access or update your account information through your profile.
- Disable cookies through your browser settings (some features may not work properly).
- Request that we delete your account and personal data (subject to legal requirements).
6. Security
We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Children's Privacy
AutoBidz.com is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.
8. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
📧 support@autobidz.com
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