1. Introduction
- Welcome to AuctionScale! We are committed to protecting the privacy of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website located at auctionscale.com, or use our services. By using our services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
- Personal Identification Information: We may ask for your name, email address, and contact details when you register for an account.
- Billing Information: For paid subscriptions, we will require financial information such as your payment method (valid credit card number, type, expiration date or other financial information).
- Usage Data: Information on how the service is accessed and used (e.g., clickstream data, browser types, and times).
- Content: Images of items you upload and any associated metadata.
3. How We Use Your Information
- To provide and maintain our Service
- To notify you about changes to our Service
- To allow you to participate in interactive features of our Service when you choose to do so
- To provide customer support
- To gather analysis or valuable information so that we can improve our Service
- To monitor the usage of our Service
- To detect, prevent and address technical issues
4. How We Share Your Information
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may employ third-party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service (e.g., payment processors, hosting services).
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information where required by law or subpoena.
5. Security of Data
- The security of your data is important to us but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Data Retention
- We will retain your Personal Information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy.
7. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
- We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent.
8. Your Privacy Rights
- Depending on your location, you may have rights under data protection laws to request access to and rectification or erasure of your personal information, or to restrict or object to the processing of your personal information.
9. Children’s Privacy
- Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under the age of 18.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
- We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
11. Contact Us
- If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at [sales@auctionscale.com].
- This Privacy Policy should be adapted to fit the specific legal and operational aspects of AuctionScale, particularly focusing on areas like data security and compliance with international data laws if your service operates globally.
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