1. Introduction

Bid Industry (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our users (“you” or “your”). This Data Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website BidIndustry.com or engage with our services.

2. Data Controller

The data controller responsible for your personal data is:

Bid Industry Sas
40 rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris
France
Email: dbe@bidindustry.com

3. Data Collection

We collect personal data that you voluntarily provide to us when registering on our website, placing an auction, subscribing to our newsletter, or contacting us. This may include:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
• Account Details: Username, password, and user preferences.
• Transaction Information: Bank details, Paypal Account, Details of auctions you participate in, bids placed, and payments made.
• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and browsing behavior on our website.

4. Use of Personal Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To facilitate auctions, process transactions, and provide customer support.
• Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, and information related to our services.
• Improvement: To analyze website usage and enhance our services and user experience.
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes.

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent: When you have given explicit consent for specific purposes.
• Contractual Necessity: To perform a contract with you or take pre-contractual steps at your request.
• Legal Obligation: To comply with legal obligations to which we are subject.
• Legitimate Interests: To pursue our legitimate interests, provided your rights and interests do not override them.

6. Data Sharing and Disclosure

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

• Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in providing our services, subject to data protection agreements.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights and property.
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business assets.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security assessments.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

9. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Rectification: To request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: To request deletion of your personal data, subject to legal limitations.
• Restriction: To request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
• Data Portability: To receive your data in a structured, commonly used format.
• Objection: To object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at dbe@bidindustry.com

10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. For detailed information, please refer to our Cookie Policy.

11. International Data Transfers

If we transfer your personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Data Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the effective date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Data Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

Bid Industry Sas
40 Rue des Abbesses
75018 Paris
France
Email: dbe@bidindustry.com

Effective Date: 01/01/2025