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PRIVACY POLICY

Website: Bidding Is Open
Effective Date: January 1, 2026

Bidding Is Open (“Bidding Is Open,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide while using our website and related auction services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, how it may be shared, and the choices available to you regarding your information.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that identifies or relates to you, including but not limited to:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Billing and mailing address
  • Payment and billing details
  • Account login credentials
  • Government-issued identification or verification information required for bidding approval
  • Tax-related information where legally required

This information may be collected when you:

  • Register for an account
  • Place bids or participate in auctions
  • Make purchases or payments
  • Consign items for auction
  • Request customer support
  • Subscribe to email or text notifications
  • Contact us through the website, phone, or email

Transaction & Auction Information

When participating in auctions or transactions through our platform, we may collect:

  • Bid history and bidding activity
  • Auction participation records
  • Invoices and payment records
  • Shipping and delivery information
  • Consignment details
  • Communications related to transactions or disputes

Payment information is processed securely through third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card information on our servers.

Automatically Collected Information

When visiting our website, certain technical information may automatically be collected, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and device information
  • Operating system
  • Website pages visited
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring websites or search engines
  • Cookies and tracking technologies
  • General location information based on IP address

This information helps us improve website functionality, security, and user experience.

How We Use Information

We may use collected information to:

  • Create and manage user accounts
  • Verify bidder identity and eligibility
  • Facilitate auctions, bidding, consignments, and purchases
  • Process payments and issue invoices
  • Arrange shipping, pickup, or delivery
  • Communicate regarding auctions, invoices, updates, or customer service matters
  • Send auction announcements, marketing emails, or event notifications
  • Detect fraud, suspicious activity, or bidding abuse
  • Maintain the integrity and security of our platform
  • Improve website performance and user experience
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies

You may opt out of promotional or marketing communications at any time using the unsubscribe link provided in emails or by contacting us directly.

Sharing of Information

Bidding Is Open does not sell personal information to third parties.

We may share information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our business and services, including:

  • Payment processors
  • Shipping carriers and freight providers
  • Auction software and bidding platform providers
  • Website hosting and IT service providers
  • Marketing and communication platforms
  • Legal, accounting, insurance, or compliance professionals
  • Government authorities or law enforcement when required by law

Information may also be disclosed when necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Respond to subpoenas or lawful requests
  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Bidding Is Open, our users, or others
  • Prevent fraud or unauthorized activity

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

BiddingIsOpen.com may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve website functionality and analyze visitor behavior.

Cookies may be used to:

  • Maintain login sessions
  • Remember user preferences
  • Improve performance and functionality
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some features of the website may not function properly without them.

Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, misuse, disclosure, or alteration.

While we take commercially reasonable steps to protect information, no system or method of internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

User Accounts & Account Responsibility

Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and restricting access to their devices and accounts.

Any activity occurring under a registered account is the responsibility of the account holder unless unauthorized access is reported promptly.

Third-Party Websites & Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, auction platforms, or external services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, policies, or content of third-party websites or services.

Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party websites they visit.

Children’s Privacy

Bidding Is Open and its services are intended only for individuals who are at least 18 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18.

Your Rights & Choices

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

  • Access personal information we maintain about you
  • Correct or update inaccurate information
  • Request deletion of personal information where legally permitted
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Request additional information regarding our privacy practices

Requests may be submitted using the contact information listed below.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

Continued use of the website following updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Information


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Phone/Text: (689) 500-9492
Email: help@biddingisopen.com

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