Effective Date: July 8, 2025

Definitions

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:

• "Personal Information": Information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, to an identified or identifiable natural person. This may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, postal address, phone number, and payment details.
• "Non-Personal Information": Information that cannot be used to identify an individual. This includes aggregated data, demographic information, and data about your use of our Website and Services that does not personally identify you.
• "Cookies": Small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies are used to track user activity and store information about your preferences.
• "Third-Party Service Providers": External companies that BidRush partners with to provide certain services on our behalf, such as payment processing, analytics, and website hosting.

1. Introduction

Welcome to BidRush. We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and disclose personal information through our website, www.BidRush.com (the “Website”), and our related services (the “Services”). By using our Website or Services, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

2. Applicability

This Privacy Policy applies to all users of BidRush, including bidders, buyers, and sellers of auctioned goods. It does not extend to the privacy practices of third parties, including third-party sellers who may operate through the Website. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party providers you interact with.

3. Children’s Privacy

BidRush is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have received personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible. If you believe we may have collected such information, please contact us at [email protected].

4. Collection of Personal Information

We collect personal information to provide and improve our Services. Personal information may include your name, email address, physical address, payment details, and other identifying information. We collect this information when you register, use our Services, make purchases, or communicate with us. Non-personal information, such as browser type and operating system, is also collected to enhance your experience on our Website.

5. Use of Personal Information

BidRush uses your personal information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To manage your account, facilitate transactions, and provide customer support.
• Communication: To send transactional notifications, updates, and promotional materials (if you have opted in).
• Analytics: To gather statistics on website usage and improve our Services.
• Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security risks.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BidRush uses cookies and other tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Website. Cookies help us understand user behavior, compile aggregate data about site traffic, and improve our Services. You can control cookie settings through your browser, but disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our Website.

7. Sharing of Personal Information

We may share your personal information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website, processing payments, providing customer support, and performing other essential services. These third parties are bound by confidentiality agreements and are only permitted to use your personal information as necessary to provide these services.

We may also disclose your personal information if required by law, in response to legal processes, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of BidRush, our users, or others.

8. International Data Transfers

Your personal information may be processed in countries other than your country of residence, where privacy laws may be less stringent. By using our Website and Services, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your personal information in these countries.

9. Data Security

BidRush employs commercially reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. We use industry-standard encryption technologies for sensitive information, such as payment details. However, no online transmission of data can be guaranteed to be completely secure, and you acknowledge and accept this risk.

10. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. Personal information that is no longer needed will be securely deleted or anonymized.

11. Access and Accuracy

You have the right to access and correct the personal information we hold about you. If you would like to review or update your personal information, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request, subject to any legal or regulatory restrictions.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

BidRush reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting an updated version on our Website and, if applicable, through other communication channels. Your continued use of the Website and Services after any changes have been made constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

13. Additional Rights for Residents of Certain Jurisdictions

Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under applicable data privacy laws. For example, residents of certain U.S. states or countries may have the right to request access to their personal information, request deletion of their data, or opt out of certain data processing activities. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us as outlined above.

14. Cookies Policy

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to collect Non-Personal Information about your interaction with our Website. Cookies allow us to enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences and improving site functionality. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.

15. Special Categories of Data

We do not intentionally collect special categories of Personal Information, such as data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, or health information. If we do need to process such information, we will obtain your explicit consent, unless the processing is necessary for compliance with legal obligations.

16. International Data Transfers

Your Personal Information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside of your country of residence, where privacy laws may not offer the same level of protection. We take appropriate steps to ensure that your Personal Information is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy, including using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by relevant authorities.

17. Sharing Buyer Information with Sellers

To facilitate the transaction and delivery of auctioned items (where applicable), BidRush may share certain Personal Information of the buyer with the seller. This information may include the buyer's name, contact details, address, and transaction details. The seller is provided this information strictly for the purpose of completing the transaction and fulfilling their obligations as a seller. Sellers are expected to handle this information with care and are bound by their own privacy policies, which we recommend you review.

18. Final Note

We recommend that you review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to safeguarding your personal data.

Thank you for trusting BidRush with your personal information.