Effective Date: January 10, 2025
Last Updated: January 10, 2025
At Auctionizer, we prioritize the privacy and security of our sellers. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect the personal and business information you provide while using our platform to list and sell your products or services.
1. Information We Collect from Sellers
When you register as a seller and use our platform, we may collect the following information:
a. Personal and Business Information
- Full name, email address, phone number, and business details.
- Government-issued identification or tax information for verification purposes.
b. Product and Listing Data
- Information about the products or services you list for auction.
- Images, descriptions, and pricing related to your listings.
c. Financial Information
- Bank account details or payment method information for payouts.
- Transaction history, including amounts and dates.
d. Usage Data
- Log data, including IP addresses, browser types, and activity on our platform.
2. How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used to:
- Verify your identity and eligibility as a seller.
- Facilitate listing, managing, and completing auctions on our platform.
- Process payouts for completed sales.
- Provide customer support and address disputes or inquiries.
- Send notifications about your listings, bids, and platform updates.
- Improve our platform through analysis and feedback.
3. Sharing Your Information
We share seller information only as necessary:
- With Buyers: To complete transactions (e.g., product details, shipping information).
- With Service Providers: For payment processing, identity verification, and hosting services.
- With Legal Authorities: If required by law, such as for fraud prevention or legal compliance.
4. Data Security
We take your security seriously and implement measures such as:
- Encrypting sensitive data like bank account details.
- Regularly monitoring for unauthorized access or security breaches.
- Restricting access to seller information to authorized personnel only.
Despite these measures, no platform is entirely secure. If you suspect a breach or unauthorized activity, notify us immediately.
5. Cookies and Tracking
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your seller experience:
- To remember your preferences and login sessions.
- To track the performance of your listings.
- To analyze usage data and improve the platform.
You can manage cookies through your browser settings, though disabling them may impact functionality.
6. Your Rights as a Seller
You have the following rights regarding your personal and business information:
- Access: Request details about the data we hold on you.
- Correction: Update or amend incorrect information.
- Deletion: Request the removal of your account and data (subject to legal or operational requirements).
- Notifications: Opt out of non-essential communications, such as marketing emails.
7. Retention of Seller Information
We retain your information as long as necessary to fulfill legal, operational, and business requirements, including:
- Tax and financial reporting obligations.
- Addressing disputes or claims.
- Maintaining records of completed transactions.
8. Third-Party Services
We may integrate third-party services, such as payment processors or identity verification tools, to enhance the seller experience. These services have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or regulations. Updates will be communicated via email or on our platform.
10. Contact Us
For any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Email: team@auctionizer.net