This Privacy Policy describes how your personal information is collected, used, and shared when you visit or make a purchase from us. When you click “Accept”, it means that you consent to each provision contained in this document as though it was physically signed. Please note that you do not need to consent to our policy as a condition to receive any of our services.

We and our affiliates own and operate this Website, and any and all computer applications or mobile applications in connection with the same (each a “Website” and collectively the “Website”) through our various subsidiaries (collectively, “Services”).

Our Privacy Policy (“Policy”) states what information we collect, how that information is collected, for what purposes we collect information (including specifically the legal basis on which Personal Information we collect from you will be processed), how that information is used, who we share it with and under what circumstances that information would be released. Our Policy will also explain what rights you have in relation to your Personal Information, what steps we take to secure your private information and what steps you should take to safeguard that information. Finally, our Policy will tell you who you can contact regarding questions about our Policy. Should you require assistance or are having any trouble accessing this Policy or our Website, please contact us through our website using the “Contact Us” link. Material changes will be communicated by posting an updated version of the Policy on this Website.

The following are commonly asked questions about our Privacy Policy, as follows:

1. What Type of Personal Information Do You Collect?

The types of information that we may collect from you are as follows:

a. Identifiers. Identifiers, such as your name, address (including, city, state, postal code, and country), email address, telephone phone number, secondary number, account name, IP address, and other information you provide to us.

b. Commercial Information. Commercial information, including records of personal property, product or services purchased, obtained or considered, or other purchasing or consumer history.

c. Financial Information. Financial information, such as your VAT or government-issued Tax ID, or any other financial information you provide to us.

d. Network Activity. Internet or other electronic network activity information, such as your usage statistics, information about your device (including browser and operating system), your browsing history, access times, and referring site.

e. General Information. Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory or similar information.

f. Background Information. Professional, employment, or education information, such as your job title, company name (including company website URL and number of employees).

g. Profile. Inferences drawn from any of the information we collect to create a profile about you reflecting your preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

h. Additional Information. We may request additional information from you depending on certain transactions, contractual or regulatory requirements. In such event, we will notify you of what information we need, and how it will be used.

2. What is the Source of the Personal Information?

We collect information about you and how you interact with us in several ways, including but not limited to the following ways:

a. Information You Provide. We collect the information you provide to us directly, such as when you register for an account with us through any of our Websites or submit information to us (such as in connection with a bid or purchase, when you submit an inquiry, etc.).

b. Information Automatically Collected. Information automatically collected or inferred from your interaction with us. We automatically collect technical information about your interactions with us (such as IP address and browsing history).

c. Public Sources. Information from public sources.

d. Information From Third Parties. We receive information about you and your interactions with us from third parties, such as from your employer or co-workers, third party service and content providers, credit reporting agencies, companies that provide or sell lists of potential purchasers, and others interacting with us.

e. Cumulative Information. We may combine information that we receive from the various sources described in this Policy, including third party sources and public sources, and use or disclose it for the purposes identified herein.

f. Applicable Policy. If you provide your Personal Information to us offline, this Policy applies to our collection and use of your information.

3. How Do You Use My Personal Information?

We may use your information in the following ways:

a. General Services. To provide services to you, such as to consummate transactions with you; register and administer your account; to establish and facilitate our business relationship with you; to respond to an inquiry, complaint, or request from you; and to understand your preferences and needs.

b. Business Purposes. For our own internal business purposes, such as to administer and improve our Website; to track and report Website traffic; to analyze our customers’ demographics and interests; to help diagnose potential problems with our server; to enhance or develop features, products, and services; to monitor and analyze information regarding your browsing and viewing preferences; and to otherwise protect or further our legitimate interests.

c. Compliance Purposes. For legal, safety or security reasons, such as to comply with legal requirements; protect our safety, our property or rights of those who interact with us, or others; and detect, prevent, and respond to security incidents or other malicious, deceptive, fraudulent, or illegal activity.

d. Anonymity. In a de-identified, anonymized or aggregated format. When converted to a de-identified, anonymized, or aggregated format, data no longer constitutes Personal Information, and we may use this information for any purpose. We may use and share anonymized or aggregated information with third parties.

e. Marketing. We may use your Personal Information to send you e-mail alerts and newsletters regarding upcoming auctions, sales events and information about our products and services which we anticipate may be of interest to you.

f. Consent and Lawful Purpose. For any other lawful purposes for which you provide consent.

4. Who Do You Share My Personal Information With?

We may disclose your Personal Information to the following categories of recipients:

a. Affiliates. We may share information with our affiliates and subsidiaries for business purposes consistent with this Policy.

b. Service Providers. We may share your Personal Information with service providers that perform services on our behalf, including hosting providers, IT service providers, analytics providers, marketing partners, payment processors, and other vendors.

c. Business Transfers. We may disclose your Personal Information in connection with a merger, acquisition, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction.

d. Legal and Safety. We may disclose your Personal Information to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request; to enforce our agreements and policies; to protect the rights, property, and safety of us, our users, or others.

e. With Your Consent. We may share your Personal Information for any other purpose disclosed to you with your consent.

5. Do You Sell Personal Information?

We do not sell Personal Information in exchange for monetary consideration. However, certain disclosures of Personal Information may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” under applicable privacy laws.

You may have the right to opt out of such sales or sharing as described below.

6. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your state of residence, you may have certain rights regarding your Personal Information, including:

• The right to know what Personal Information we collect, use, disclose, and share

• The right to request deletion of your Personal Information

• The right to correct inaccurate Personal Information

• The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of Personal Information

• The right to limit the use of sensitive Personal Information

• The right not to be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights

To exercise your rights, please contact us through the “Contact Us” link on our Website.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

7. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your Personal Information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

8. Data Retention

We retain Personal Information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze Website usage, and assist in marketing efforts.

You may set your browser to refuse cookies. However, some features of the Website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

10. Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of such websites.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18.

We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 18.

12. International Data Transfers

If you access our Website from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Policy at any time.

Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us through the “Contact Us” link on our Website.

15. Effective Date

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed at the top of this page.