GarvelBids ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, [garvelbids.com], or use our services (collectively, the "Site"). Please read this policy carefully to understand our views and practices regarding your personal data and how we will treat it.
1. Information We Collect
2. How We Use Your Information
3. How We Share Your Information
4. Data Security
5. Your Rights and Choices
6. Children’s Privacy
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
8. Contact Us
1. Information We Collect
1. Information We Collect
personal information
Name
Email address
Mailing address
Phone number
Payment information (credit/debit card details)
Billing information
non personal information
IP address
Browser type and version
Device type
Operating system
Pages visited on the Site
Time spent on the Site
Referring/exit pages
auction data
Bidding history
Items you are interested in or have purchased
cookies and tracking technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, track users’ movements around the Site, and gather demographic information. You can modify your browser settings to refuse cookies, but some features of the Site may not function properly.
2. How We Use Your Information
2. How We Use Your Information
To provide and maintain our services
To facilitate the auction process, including bids, sales, and payments
To communicate with you, including order confirmations, customer support, and promotional emails (with your consent)
To improve our services and customize your experience on the Site
To prevent fraud and ensure the security of the Site
To comply with legal obligations
3. How We Share Your Information
3. How We Share Your Information
service providers
We may share your data with third-party service providers who perform services for us, such as payment processors, email services, hosting, and website analytics. These providers are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential.
legal requirements
We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities, including to meet national security or law enforcement requirements.
business transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your personal data may be transferred to the new owner.
with your consent
We may share your data with third parties if you give us explicit consent to do so.
4. Data Security
4. Data Security
We take reasonable precautions to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
5. Your Rights and Choices
5. Your Rights and Choices
access
You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
correction
You may request correction of any inaccurate or incomplete information.
deletion
You may request the deletion of your personal data, subject to certain conditions (e.g., legal obligations).
opt out
You may opt-out of receiving marketing communications by following the unsubscribe instructions in any email you receive.
data portability
You may request a copy of your personal data in a commonly used, machine-readable format.
contact details
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [contact@garvelbids.com].
6. Children’s Privacy
6. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe we have collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can delete it.
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
7. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top of the page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.