Privacy Policy

Depending on how you use the Platform, we may collect information such as:

Personal Information

This may include:

• name;
• email address;
• telephone number;
• account credentials;
• business contact information; and
• other information voluntarily submitted by you.

Company Information

For business accounts, we may collect information such as:

• company name;
• registered or business address;
• company registration information;
• tax or business identification information;
• company website;
• authorized representative information; and
• information submitted for account verification.

Marketplace Information

When using ITBidAuction, we may process information concerning:

• inventory listings;
• IT asset details;
• auction participation;
• bids and offers;
• Reverse Auction requirements;
• Wanted Board requirements;
• RFQs;
• communications;
• transaction-related information; and
• other activities performed through the Platform.

Technical Information

We may also collect certain technical information automatically, such as IP address, browser type, device information, login activity, security logs, cookies, and usage information.

Information may be used to:

• create and manage accounts;
• verify buyers and sellers;
• operate Auctions and Reverse Auctions;
• operate the Wanted Board;
• facilitate marketplace interactions;
• connect relevant buyers and sellers;
• provide requested services;
• communicate with users;
• maintain transaction and activity records;
• prevent fraud and misuse;
• investigate suspicious activity;
• protect Platform security;
• provide customer support;
• improve Platform functionality;
• comply with legal obligations; and
• enforce our Terms and Conditions.

A user's private account information is not intended to be freely accessible by other users of the Platform.

ITBidAuction uses access controls designed to restrict access to non-public information according to account permissions, Platform functionality, operational requirements, and security requirements.

Information specifically published by a user through listings, auctions, Reverse Auctions, Wanted Board posts, profiles, or other marketplace features may, however, be visible to other users as required for those features to operate.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, loss, or misuse.

Access to non-public information should be limited to authorized persons and systems that require such access for legitimate operational, support, security, compliance, or legal purposes.

ITBidAuction does not make users' private account information publicly available merely because they register on the Platform.

Information may nevertheless be disclosed where reasonably necessary to:

• provide Platform functionality requested by the user;
• work with hosting, infrastructure, communications, security, analytics, payment, or other service providers;
• prevent or investigate fraud or security incidents;
• enforce contractual rights;
• comply with applicable laws, court orders, regulatory requirements, or lawful government requests;
• protect ITBidAuction, its users, or others; or
• facilitate a corporate restructuring, acquisition, merger, financing, or sale, subject to appropriate legal requirements.

Where third-party service providers process information on our behalf, we expect them to handle that information for authorized purposes and subject to appropriate contractual or legal requirements.

Because ITBidAuction is a marketplace, certain information must be exchanged between buyers and sellers to facilitate legitimate business interactions.

Only information appropriate to the applicable marketplace functionality should be made available.

ITBidAuction may use cookies and similar technologies for functions such as authentication, account security, user preferences, performance monitoring, analytics, and improving the user experience.

Where required by applicable law, appropriate cookie choices or consent mechanisms may be provided.

We may retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including account administration, transaction records, fraud prevention, security, dispute resolution, contractual obligations, and legal or regulatory requirements.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and applicable law.

Depending on applicable privacy law and the user's location, users may have rights relating to their personal information, which can include rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or portability.

Some rights may be subject to legal exceptions or record-retention obligations.

Requests may be submitted using the official contact information provided by ITBidAuction.

As ITBidAuction is intended to support an international marketplace, information may be processed or stored in countries different from the user's country.

Where required, ITBidAuction will seek to use appropriate safeguards for international transfers of personal information.

ITBidAuction is primarily intended for legitimate business and professional use and is not designed for children.

Users must meet any minimum age and legal-capacity requirements applicable in their jurisdiction.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

Changes may be published on the Platform, together with an updated effective or revision date.