Privacy Policy & Cookies

This Privacy Policy describes how The Fashion Auctioneer (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and shares your personal information when you visit or use our website https://thefashionauctioneer.com and any related services (the “Website”).

I. Personal Information We Collect

1. Device Information

When you visit the Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Web browser type

• IP address

• Time zone

• Cookies installed on your device

• Pages viewed, referring websites, and interaction data

We collect this using cookies, log files, and tracking technologies such as pixels and tags.

2. Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you provide directly, including when you:

• Register for an account

• Participate in auctions or place bids

• Buy or sell items

• Contact us

• Subscribe to emails or newsletters

This may include:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment details (processed securely by third parties)

3. Auction & Transaction Data

We also collect data related to your activity on the platform, including:

• Bid history

• Purchase history

• Items viewed or saved

• Seller or buyer account details

4. Third-Party Data

We may receive information from:

• Payment processors

• Analytics providers

• Marketing platforms

• Service providers supporting our Website

II. How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and operate the Website

• Process transactions and fulfill orders

• Manage auctions and bidding activity

• Communicate with you

• Prevent fraud and enhance security

• Improve our services and user experience

• Send marketing communications (where permitted)

III. How We Share Your Personal Information

We may share your data with:

• Payment processors

• Shipping and logistics providers

• Auction platform and hosting providers

• Analytics and marketing partners

• Customer support tools

We may also disclose information:

• To comply with legal obligations

• To enforce our terms

• To protect our rights and users

IV. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies to:

• Enable website functionality

• Remember your preferences

• Analyze site usage

• Deliver targeted advertising

You can manage cookies through your browser settings.

V. Behavioral Advertising

We may use your data to provide personalized ads and retargeting based on your activity on our Website.

You can opt out via:

• Google Ads Settings

• Meta Ads Settings

• Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tools

VI. How We Store and Retain Your Data

We retain your personal information:

• As long as your account is active

• As necessary for legal and business purposes

We use reasonable security measures, but no system is completely secure.

VII. International Transfers

Your data may be transferred outside your country, including to the United States. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.

VIII. Your Rights

1a. Legal Bases for EEA/UK users

We process your data under the following legal bases:

• Contractual necessity

• Legitimate interests

• Consent

1b. Rights for EEA/UK users

You have the right to:

• Access your data

• Correct your data

• Delete your data

• Restrict or object to processing

• Request data portability

2. Rights for U.S. Residents (including California)

You may have the right to:

• Know what data we collect

• Request deletion

• Opt out of data sharing for advertising

• Non-discrimination for exercising rights

To exercise your rights, contact us below.

IX. Children's Rights

Our Website is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

X. Third-Party Websites

We are not responsible for third-party websites linked from our Website.

XI. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted.

XII. Contact Us

If you have questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us via email:

hello@thefashionauctioneer.com

Last updated: 26 March 2026