Effective Date: 1st Jan 2025
Welcome to Bid Santa ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform ("Bid Santa"), accessible at [website URL]. By accessing or using our platform, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Personal Information:
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact details.
- Payment information (e.g., credit/debit card details) for processing transactions.
1.2 Account Information:
- Username and password for account creation.
- Preferences, interests, and bidding activity.
1.3 Usage Data:
- Details about how you use our platform, including pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.
- Device information, such as IP address, browser type, operating system, and unique device identifiers.
1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect data about your preferences and improve your experience.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and manage your access to our platform.
- To facilitate auctions, including listing items, placing bids, and completing transactions.
- To process payments and deliver receipts.
- To personalize your experience and provide recommendations.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, and support.
- To improve our platform by analyzing user behavior and feedback.
3. How We Share Your Information
- With Service Providers: To third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform, such as payment processors, hosting providers, and analytics services.
- For Legal Reasons: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
- With Auction Participants: Certain information, such as your username and bid history, may be visible to other participants in an auction.
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Your Privacy Choices
- Access and Update: Review and update your account information through your account settings.
- Opt-Out: Choose to unsubscribe from promotional communications.
- Cookies: Manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Third-Party Links
Our platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites and encourage you to read their policies.
7. Children's Privacy
Our platform is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us to delete it.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The revised policy will be posted on this page with the updated effective date. Your continued use of our platform after changes are made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:
Bid Santa Support Team
Email: support@bidsanta.com
