Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Gibson Auction Services

Effective Date: January 5, 2025

Gibson Auction Services ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal information when you engage with our services, visit our website, or otherwise interact with us.

• Name, address, phone number, and email address.
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party payment processors like Stripe).
• Other information you provide when registering for auctions, subscribing to updates, or contacting us.

• IP address, browser type, and device information when visiting our website.
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies for functionality and analytics.

• Payment verification details from Stripe or other payment processors.
• Publicly available information to verify your identity, if required.

We use your personal information to:

• Facilitate auction registrations and bidding activities.
• Process payments securely via third-party services like Stripe.
• Communicate with you regarding auction updates, billing, or customer support.
• Analyze website usage to improve our services and user experience.
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With trusted third parties like Stripe for payment processing and other essential services.
• Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena, or government request.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, sale, or transfer of assets, your information may be included in the transferred assets.

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. Despite our efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

You may:

• Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information by contacting us.
• Opt-out of receiving marketing communications by clicking the "unsubscribe" link in our emails.
• Adjust your browser settings to manage cookies and tracking technologies.

Our services are not intended for individuals under 21. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.

If you access our services from outside the United States, please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those of your country.

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Updates will be posted on our website with a revised "Effective Date."

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

Gibson Auction Services
Email: stauros@gibsonauctionservices.com