Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

NetAuctions.Inc ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our Service.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

• Create an account or claim a listing
• Request to be listed in our directory
• Submit a quote request
• Subscribe to Premier listing services
• Contact us for support

This may include:

• Name and professional credentials
• License number and issuing state
• Contact information (email, phone, address)
• Business information (company name, website, specialties)
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers)
• Profile content (bio, photos, logos, videos)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you access our Service, we automatically collect:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on pages
• Referring website addresses
• Search queries within our Service

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance user experience, analyze usage patterns, and deliver personalized content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve our Service
• Create and manage user accounts
• Process Premier listing subscriptions and payments
• Facilitate communication between clients and auctioneers
• Display your listing information to potential clients
• Send transactional emails (account updates, quote requests)
• Provide customer support
• Verify professional licenses with state boards
• Detect and prevent fraud or abuse
• Analyze usage patterns and improve user experience
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

4.1 Public Information

Information in your public listing (name, license number, contact information, specialties, photos, videos) is visible to all Service users and may appear in search engine results.

4.2 Service Providers

We share information with third-party service providers who assist with:

• Payment processing (Stripe)
• Email delivery
• Cloud hosting and storage
• Analytics and performance monitoring
• Customer support tools

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or government request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure password hashing
• Two-factor authentication for account access
• Regular security audits and updates
• Access controls and employee training

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Privacy Rights

6.1 Access and Correction

You may access and update your account information at any time through your dashboard.

6.2 Data Deletion

You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us at admin@net-auctions.com. Some information may be retained for legal or legitimate business purposes.

6.3 Marketing Communications

You may opt out of marketing emails by clicking "unsubscribe" in any marketing message or updating your preferences in your account settings.

6.4 Cookie Management

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit some Service functionality.

6.5 Do Not Track

We currently do not respond to Do Not Track signals from browsers.

7. Children's Privacy

Our Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

8. Third-Party Links

Our Service may contain links to third-party websites (auctioneer websites, review platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to deletion of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.

11. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. We may retain certain information after account closure for legal compliance, dispute resolution, and legitimate business purposes.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on our Service. The "Last Updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

13. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Email: admin@net-auctions.com
Website: NetAuctions.Inc
Response Time: We will respond to privacy inquiries within 30 days