Ingenuity Auctions ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you access or use our platform at ingenuityauctions.com.
Information We Collect
We collect information you provide directly when you create an account or participate in auctions, including:
- Full name, mailing address, and contact information
- Email address and phone number
- Payment and billing information
- Government-issued identification where required for auction eligibility
We also automatically collect certain usage data, including IP address, browser type, referring URLs, pages visited, and session duration.
How We Use Your Information
- To register your account and verify eligibility to participate in auctions
- To process bids, payments, and auction results
- To communicate account updates, auction notices, and service announcements
- To comply with legal and regulatory obligations under Alabama law
- To detect fraud and maintain platform security
- To improve and administer our platform
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your data with:
- County revenue offices - as required to administer tax lien and property auctions
- Payment processors - to complete financial transactions securely
- Legal authorities - as required by Alabama law, court order, or government request
- Service providers - vendors who assist in operating our platform under confidentiality obligations
Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period thereafter, or as required by applicable law, whichever is longer. Auction transaction records may be retained for extended periods to satisfy legal and regulatory requirements.
Security
We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Rights
You may contact us to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to applicable legal limitations. To exercise these rights, contact us at support@ingenuityauctions.com.
Cookies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to maintain session state and improve platform functionality. You may configure your browser to refuse cookies, though some features may not function correctly as a result.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify registered users of material changes via email or platform notice. Continued use of the platform after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
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