Terms of Use & Privacy Policy

Terms of Use for AuctionMonthly.com

1. Introduction

Welcome to AuctionMonthly.com (the “Website”). These Terms of Use (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the Website, including any content, features, and services provided by AuctionMonthly.com. By using the Website, you agree to comply with these Terms. If you do not agree with these Terms, do not use the Website.

2. User Eligibility

You must be at least 18 years old to use this Website. By accessing and using AuctionMonthly.com, you represent and warrant that you are 18 years or older and have the legal capacity to enter into these Terms.

3. Registration and Account

To access certain features of the Website, you may be required to create an account and/or submit your contact information. You agree to provide accurate, current, and complete information during the registration process and to update such information to keep it accurate and complete.

You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account and password and agree to notify us immediately if you believe your account has been compromised.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use AuctionMonthly.com only for lawful purposes and in a manner that does not infringe the rights of others. You will not:

• Violate any applicable laws or regulations.
• Use the Website for fraudulent, harmful, or illegal purposes.
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website’s functionality, servers, or networks.
• Impersonate any person or entity or mislead others.

5. Auctions and Bidding

AuctionMonthly.com may offer auction-related services. By participating in an auction, you agree to be bound by the auction rules, including payment terms, item descriptions, and bidding procedures. Once a bid is placed, it is considered binding.

6. Payments

Payments for successful auctions or services must be made in accordance with the terms specified on the Website. Failure to make payments may result in the cancellation of your transaction or account.

7. Prohibited Activities

You agree not to engage in any of the following prohibited activities:

• Attempting to reverse engineer or manipulate the Website’s code or technology.
• Engaging in any activity that could disable, overburden, or impair the Website’s functionality.
• Uploading or transmitting any harmful software, malware, or viruses.

8. Termination of Access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate your account and access to the Website at any time, with or without cause, and without notice, if you violate these Terms.

9. Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AuctionMonthly.com shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Website or any transactions conducted through the Website.

10. Indemnity

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless AuctionMonthly.com, its affiliates, and its employees from any claims, losses, liabilities, or expenses arising from your use of the Website, violation of these Terms, or infringement of any third-party rights.

11. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify or update these Terms at any time. We will update this policy of any material changes, and your continued use of the Website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Terms.

12. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction where AuctionMonthly.com is operated, without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Privacy Policy for AuctionMonthly.com

1. Introduction

At AuctionMonthly.com, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the Website.

By using AuctionMonthly.com, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

• Personal Information: This includes details such as your name, email address, mailing address, phone number, payment details, and any other information you provide during registration or use of the Website.
• Usage Information: This includes information about how you interact with the Website, including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, track site usage, and personalize your experience.

3. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To process your transactions, bids, and account activity.
• To improve the functionality and user experience of the Website.
• To communicate with you regarding your account, auctions, or customer support inquiries.
• To send marketing communications, promotions, or updates (with your consent).
• To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud.

We process your personal data only when it’s necessary and we have a valid legal reason (i.e., legal basis) under applicable laws, such as with your consent, to comply with legal requirements, to provide services, to fulfill our contractual obligations, to protect your rights, or to meet our legitimate business interests. This applies if you are located in the EU or UK.

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR, we must explain the legal grounds for processing your personal data. The following are the legal bases we may rely on for processing your personal information:

1. Consent: We may process your data if you have given us explicit consent to use your personal information for a specific purpose. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
2. Performance of a Contract: We may process your information when necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations to you, such as providing services or before entering into a contract with you at your request.
3. Legitimate Interests: We may process your data when we believe it is necessary to pursue our legitimate business interests, provided those interests do not override your rights and freedoms. Examples include:
• Sending users information about special offers and discounts
• Creating personalized and relevant advertising content
• Analyzing how our services are used to improve them
• Supporting our marketing efforts
• Diagnosing issues or preventing fraud
• Understanding user behavior to improve the user experience
4. Legal Obligations: We may process your information when it’s necessary to comply with our legal obligations, such as cooperating with law enforcement or regulatory agencies, defending our legal rights, or using your information as evidence in litigation.
5. Vital Interests: We may process your data when it is necessary to protect your or a third party’s vital interests, such as in situations involving threats to someone’s safety.

If you are located in Canada, this section applies to you. We may process your information if you’ve given us specific (express) consent to use your personal data for a specific purpose, or if consent can be inferred (implied consent). You may withdraw consent at any time. [

In some exceptional situations, we may be legally allowed to process your data without consent, such as:

• If obtaining consent in a timely manner is not possible but the processing benefits the individual
• For fraud detection or investigations
• During business transactions under specific conditions
• If the data is in a witness statement necessary to process or settle an insurance claim
• To identify and communicate with next of kin in cases of injury, illness, or death
• If there are reasonable grounds to believe someone is a victim of financial abuse
• If consent would compromise the accuracy or availability of data in certain investigations (e.g., breach of an agreement or law)
• To comply with legal orders such as subpoenas or court orders
• When data is produced in the course of someone’s employment, business, or profession, and it aligns with the purpose for which it was created
• For journalistic, artistic, or literary purposes
• If the information is publicly available as defined by regulations

Why We Collect Your Data:

We collect your personal data to:

• Analyze Website Usage: We use Google Analytics to understand how you interact with our website. This helps us improve your experience.
• Comply with Legal Obligations: We may process your data to fulfill legal requirements.

What Data We Collect:

• Usage Data: Information about how you use our website, such as the pages you visit and the actions you take.
• Device and Browser Information: Details about the device and browser you use to access our website.

How We Use Your Data:

We use your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. This includes:

• Legal Basis: We process your data based on legitimate interests, such as improving our website and complying with legal obligations.
• Data Retention: We retain your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected.

Your Rights:

You have the right to:

• Access Your Data: Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
• Correct Your Data: Request correction of any inaccurate personal data.
• Erase Your Data: Request deletion of your personal data under certain circumstances.
• Restrict Processing: Request restriction of processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your personal data to another controller.
• Object to Processing: Object to processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw your consent to processing, where applicable.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at the email listed below.

Additional Information for European Union Users:

If you are a resident of the European Union, please note that the legal basis for processing your personal data may vary depending on the specific circumstances.

Additional Information for California Residents:

Please refer to the “Your California Privacy Rights” section for more information about your rights under California law.

Your California Privacy Rights

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Rights

If you are a California resident, you have certain rights under the CCPA. These rights include:

1. Right to Know: You have the right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
2. Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete your personal information.
3. Right to Opt-Out of Sale: You have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information.
4. Right to Non-Discrimination: You have the right to not be discriminated against for exercising your CCPA rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your CCPA rights, please submit a verifiable consumer request to us by contacting us using email or website form below. You mail also send us a request by mail:

Please note that we may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

California Shine the Light Law

California residents may request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. To make such a request, please contact us using the information provided below.

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: We may share your information with trusted third-party companies that help us operate the Website, process payments, or provide customer service.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information to comply with applicable laws, legal processes, or government requests.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

6. Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure, and we cannot ensure the security of your data.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

• The right to access, correct, or delete your personal information.
• The right to withdraw consent or object to processing.
• The right to request data portability.

If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the details provided below.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected personal data from a child, please contact us to request its removal.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We may notify you of significant changes by posting an updated version on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after the changes take effect constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us at:

Email: pr@auctionmonthly.com

Submit Contact Form: https://auctionmonthly.com/contact/

By using AuctionMonthly.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Terms of Use & Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: December 11, 2024