Last Updated: 22 March 2025
At Bid & Win, we are committed to maintaining a transparent, fair, and secure bidding environment. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect your information when you use our platform. By using Bid & Win, you agree to the practices described in this policy, including the public display of your bidding activity for transparency purposes.
1. Information We Collect
We collect the following types of information to provide and improve our services:
1.1 Personal Information
• Registration Details: Your name and email address (via Google or other third-party providers) during registration.
• Contact Information: Information provided when you contact us for support or inquiries.
1.2 Bidding Activity
• Bid Records: Details of bids placed, including bid amounts, timestamps, and auction participation history.
• Winner Information: Names or usernames of winning bidders, which are displayed in bid histories visible to logged-in users.
1.3 Device and Technical Information
• Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers for security and analytics purposes.
• Usage Data: Information about how you interact with the platform, including pages visited and features used.
1.4 Cookies and Tracking Technologies
• Cookies: Small text files stored on your device to enhance user experience, maintain session security, and analyze platform usage.
• Tracking: We may use third-party analytics tools to monitor and improve platform performance.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information for the following purposes:
• Provide Services: To facilitate bidding, auctions, and communication between auction hosts and bidders.
• Ensure Transparency: To display bid histories, including usernames or names, to logged-in users for transparency in the bidding process.
• Improve Platform: To enhance functionality, user experience, and platform performance.
• Ensure Security: To detect and prevent fraudulent activity, unauthorized access, and other security risks.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal requests.
3. Information Sharing
We are committed to protecting your data and do not sell or share your personal information for marketing purposes. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:
3.1 With Other Users
• Bid Histories: Usernames or names of bidders, along with bid amounts and timestamps, are displayed to logged-in users as part of the bid history. This is essential for maintaining transparency and trust in the bidding process.
3.2 With Service Providers
• We may share limited information with trusted third-party service providers to assist with platform operations, maintenance, and improvements.
3.3 With Legal Authorities
• We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, or property of Bid & Win, its users, or the public.
3.4 During Business Transfers
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify users of any such change.
4. Transparency and User Consent
Transparency is a core principle of Bid & Win. By using our platform, you agree to the public display of your bidding activity, including your name or username, bid amounts, and timestamps, to other logged-in users. This ensures a fair and open bidding environment.
• No Corrections or Anonymization: Due to the nature of our platform, bid histories and user data cannot be corrected, anonymized, or deleted once submitted. This ensures the integrity and transparency of the bidding process.
• External Sharing: While we cannot control external sharing (e.g., screenshots posted on other sites), we encourage users to respect the privacy and integrity of others. Misuse of platform data may result in account suspension or legal action.
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. However, no online platform can guarantee 100% security. We encourage users to take steps to protect their own information, such as using strong passwords and keeping login details confidential.
6. User Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
6.1 Access
• You may request access to the personal information we hold about you.
6.2 Deletion
• You may request the deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and operational requirements. Note that bid histories and user data cannot be deleted, as they are essential for platform transparency.
6.3 Opt-Out of Cookies
• You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect platform functionality.