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Ribs Auction Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 15, 2025

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Welcome to Ribs Auction (https://ribs.auction), operated by Niche Auctions ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, store, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our practices, including when you use our website or log in via Facebook Login.

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1. Information We Collect
 

We collect information to provide and improve our auction services. The types of information we collect include:

 

a. Information You Provide

  • Account Information: When you sign up or log in using Facebook Login, we collect your name, email address, and profile picture as provided by your Facebook account, subject to your Facebook privacy settings.

  • User Content: Information you submit, such as bids, auction listings, or messages sent through our platform.

  • Contact Information: If you contact us for support, we may collect your name, email address, and any details you provide.
     

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage Data: We collect data about your interactions with our website, such as pages visited, time spent, and clicks, using cookies and similar technologies.

  • Device Information: We collect details about your device, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Location Data: We may infer your general location (e.g., country or city) based on your IP address.
     

c. Information from Third Parties

  • Facebook Login: When you use Facebook Login, we receive information you’ve authorized Facebook to share, such as your public profile (name, profile picture) and email address. We only collect and use this data as permitted by your Facebook settings and our agreement with Meta.
     

2. How We Use Your Information


We use your information to:

  • Provide and personalize our services, such as enabling you to log in, participate in auctions, and receive updates.

  • Process and manage your bids and transactions.

  • Communicate with you, including sending service-related emails (e.g., auction confirmations) or responding to inquiries.

  • Improve our website by analyzing usage trends and preferences.

  • Ensure security, prevent fraud, and enforce our terms of service.

  • Comply with legal obligations, such as tax or regulatory requirements.
     

3. How We Share Your Information
 

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following cases:

  • Service Providers: We share data with trusted third-party providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting services) who assist us in operating our platform, under strict confidentiality agreements.

  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, such as in response to a court order or government request.

  • Business Transfers: If we sell or merge our business, your information may be transferred to the new entity, subject to this Privacy Policy.

  • With Your Consent: We may share information for other purposes if you explicitly agree.
     

4. Your Choices and Rights
 

You have control over your personal information:

  • Facebook Login: You can adjust what information we receive via Facebook Login by updating your Facebook privacy settings.

  • Cookies: You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

  • Account Deletion: You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at [insert contact email]. We will delete your data unless we’re required to retain it for legal reasons.

  • Data Access and Correction: You can request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us.
     

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), UK, or California, you may have additional rights, including:

  • Access: Request a copy of your personal data.

  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.

  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data.

  • Restriction: Limit how we process your data.

  • Portability: Receive your data in a transferable format.

  • Objection: Object to certain uses of your data, such as marketing.
     

To exercise these rights, contact us at admin@ribs.auction. We will respond within the timeframes required by law (e.g., 30 days for GDPR).
 

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
 

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and deliver personalized content. Cookies may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality (e.g., maintaining your login session).

  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our site (e.g., via Google Analytics).

  • Advertising Cookies: Not currently used, but we may introduce them to show relevant ads.

You can opt out of non-essential cookies via your browser settings or our cookie consent tool (if applicable).

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6. Data Security

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We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information, such as encryption for data in transit and secure storage. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection. Please use strong passwords and avoid sharing sensitive details unnecessarily.

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7. Data Retention

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We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Account data is kept while your account is active and for six months after account deletion for legal or audit purposes.

  • Usage data is retained for one year for analytics.

  • We may retain anonymised data indefinitely.

If you request deletion, we will remove your identifiable data unless required by law to retain it.

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8. International Data Transfers

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Ribs Auction is hosted in the United Kingdom. If you access our site from another region, your data may be transferred across borders. For EEA or UK users, we ensure transfers comply with GDPR through [e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions]. Contact us for details.

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9. Third-Party Links

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Our website may link to external sites (e.g., payment processors). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies before providing personal information.

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10. Children’s Privacy

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Our services are not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn we’ve collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

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11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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We may update this policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and, if required, by email. The “Last Updated” date indicates the latest revision.

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12. Contact Us

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If you have questions, concerns, or requests about your privacy, please contact us at:

For EEA users, our Data Protection Officer can be reached at the above email.

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