Last Updated: 16.02.2025
Welcome to AuctionDirectory.eu (“we”, “us”, “our”). We are committed to protecting your personal data and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website auctiondirectory.eu (the “Site”) and use our services. Please read this policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, please do not access the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Personal Data You Provide:
When you interact with our Site, such as by registering for an account, subscribing to our newsletter, submitting a contact form, or bidding on auctions, we may collect personal information including:
- Your name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Payment information (if applicable)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
Automatically Collected Data:
When you visit the Site, we automatically collect certain information through cookies and other tracking technologies, which may include:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL
- Pages visited
- Date and time of visit
Usage Data:
We may also collect information on how you interact with our Site, such as:
- Pages viewed
- Time spent on pages
- Links clicked
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our Site
- Improve, personalize, and expand our Site and services
- Process transactions and send you related information (e.g., confirmations, invoices)
- Respond to your comments, questions, and requests and provide customer service
- Send you newsletters, marketing, and promotional communications (if you have opted in)
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve user experience
- Enforce our terms, conditions, and policies and comply with legal obligations
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. Cookies are small files placed on your device that help us:
- Recognize you on subsequent visits
- Understand user behavior and preferences
- Improve Site functionality and performance
You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings; however, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: Third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., hosting, payment processing, analytics). These providers are required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal Requirements: If required to do so by law, regulation, or legal process, we may disclose your information to governmental authorities or law enforcement agencies.
- Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, reorganization, or asset transfer, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. In such cases, we will notify you via email and/or a prominent notice on our Site of any change in ownership or uses of your personal data.
5. Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to protect your personal data. Although we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute
