BandI AUCTIONS PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy describes how we handle your information for our services on the BandI Auctions websites. Subject to the requirements of applicable law, we strive to provide a consistent set of privacy practices. By accepting the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions, you expressly consent to our collection, storage, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective upon acceptance and is otherwise effective on October 31, 2008. We may amend this Privacy Policy at any time, with or without notice, by posting the amended terms on this site.
COLLECTION
Your privacy is very important to BandI Auctions and we are committed to protecting it. You can browse our sites without telling us who you are or revealing any personal information about yourself. Once you give us your information, you are not anonymous to us. If you choose to provide us with information, you consent to the transfer and storage of that information on our servers located in the United States.
We may collect and store the following personal information:
- Email address, physical contact information and sometimes financial information, such as credit card or bank account numbers;
- Transactional information based on your activities on the site (such as bidding and buying);
- Shipping, billing and other information you provide to purchase or ship an item;
- Correspondence through our sites , direct correspondence sent to us and dispute resolution.
We will not sell or rent your personal information to third parties for any reason without your explicit consent.
USE
Our primary purpose in collecting personal information is to provide you with a smooth and efficient experience. You agree that we may use your personal information to:
- Provide the services and customer support you request;
- Resolve disputes, collect fees and troubleshoot problems;
- Prevent potentially prohibited or illegal activities;
- Customize, measure and improve our services and content.
DISCLOSURE OF YOUR INFORMATION
We may disclose your information to respond to legal requirements, enforce our policies and respond to claims that a listing or other content violates the rights of others. Such information will be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
SECURITY
Your information is stored on our servers located in the United States. We treat data as an asset that must be protected and we use tools (encryption, passwords, etc.) to protect your personal information against unauthorized access and disclosure. As you probably know, third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications and other users may abuse or misuse your information that they unlawfully collect from this site. Therefore, although we value your privacy and have taken steps to protect your privacy, we do not promise or guarantee, and you should not expect, that your personal information or private communications will always remain private.