Privacy Policy

AutoBidz.com Privacy Policy
Effective Date: April 10th, 2026

At AutoBidz.com ("we," "us," or "our"), we value your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your information when you access or use our website, services, and tools (collectively, the "Services").


By using AutoBidz.com, you consent to the practices outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect


We collect the following types of information:


Information You Provide


  • Account Information: Name, email address, business name, phone number, dealer license number, and password.

  • Listings and Bids: Vehicle details, photos, and bid information.

  • Payment or Billing Info: If applicable, through third-party processors (we do not store payment data directly).


Automatically Collected Information


  • Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, access times, referring website, and interactions with our platform.

  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience and analyze usage patterns.

2. How We Use Your Information


We use your information to:


  • Operate and manage the AutoBidz.com platform.

  • Facilitate transactions between Buyers and Sellers.

  • Provide customer support and respond to inquiries.

  • Send transactional or service-related communications.

  • Send marketing or promotional communications, where you have opted in to receive them.

  • Improve our website, services, and user experience.

  • Deliver interest-based advertising on our platform and on third-party websites.

  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity.

  • Comply with legal obligations.

3. Sharing Your Information


We may share your information:


  • With other users as necessary to complete transactions (e.g., Sellers see Buyer contact info after a bid is accepted).

  • With service providers that perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, payment processors).

  • For legal reasons, including to comply with applicable laws or respond to legal requests.


SMS Consent and Messaging Data


SMS consent is not shared with third parties, affiliates, or non-affiliates for their own marketing purposes.


All of the sharing categories described above exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties, except aggregators and providers of text message services as necessary to deliver SMS communications.


We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Data Retention


We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide our services, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, or comply with legal requirements.

5. Your Choices & Opt-Out Rights


You have meaningful control over how your personal information is used. Below is a full breakdown of your options.


Account & Profile Data


You may access, correct, or update your account information at any time by logging into your profile settings. To request deletion of your account and associated personal data, contact us at support@autobidz.com (subject to applicable legal retention requirements).


Cookie & Tracking Preferences


You may disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the AutoBidz.com platform (e.g., staying logged in, bid notifications). Most browsers allow you to:


  • Block all cookies

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Be notified before a cookie is set


Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions.


Marketing Communications (Opt-Out)


If you have opted in to receive marketing emails, newsletters, or promotional offers from AutoBidz.com, you may opt out at any time by:


  • Clicking the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email we send, or

  • Contacting us directly at support@autobidz.com with the subject line "Unsubscribe."


Please note that even after opting out of marketing communications, you will continue to receive transactional or service-related messages (e.g., bid confirmations, account alerts) as these are necessary to operate the Services.


Targeted & Interest-Based Advertising (Opt-Out)


We may use your information to serve you interest-based advertisements on third-party websites and platforms. You can opt out of personalized advertising through the following industry opt-out tools:


  • Network Advertising Initiative (NAI): http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

  • Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA): http://optout.aboutads.info/

  • European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA): http://www.youronlinechoices.com/


On mobile devices, you can limit ad tracking through your device settings:


  • iOS: Settings → Privacy & Security → Tracking → disable "Allow Apps to Request to Track"

  • Android: Settings → Google → Ads → enable "Opt Out of Ads Personalization"


Analytics (Opt-Out)


We use analytics tools to understand how users interact with our platform. If we use Google Analytics, you can prevent your data from being collected by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Security


We use industry-standard security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. Children's Privacy


AutoBidz.com is intended for users 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

8. Third-Party Links


Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

9. Changes to This Policy


We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. The updated version will be posted with a new effective date. Continued use of the site constitutes your acceptance of any changes.

10. Email Marketing


We may use your email address to send you newsletters, promotional materials, platform updates, or other information we believe may be of interest to you — but only if you have opted in to receive such communications.


Opting In: You may opt in to marketing emails during registration or at any time through your account settings.

Opting Out: You may opt out of marketing emails at any time by:


  • Clicking the Unsubscribe link in any email we send, or

  • Emailing us at support@autobidz.com with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line.


We will process your opt-out request promptly. Transactional emails related to your account activity (e.g., bid accepted, listing published, account security alerts) are not subject to opt-out, as they are required to deliver the Services.

11. Behavioral Remarketing


AutoBidz.com may use remarketing services to display relevant advertisements to you after you have visited our platform. We and our third-party advertising partners use cookies and similar technologies to recognize your device and tailor ads based on your browsing behavior.


These partners may use your activity data to:


  • Show AutoBidz.com ads on third-party websites, apps, or social media platforms

  • Measure and analyze the performance of our advertising campaigns

  • Limit the number of times you see a particular ad


Google Ads (AdWords)


Google Ads remarketing is provided by Google LLC. You can manage or opt out of Google Display Network ads by visiting Google Ads Settings: http://www.google.com/settings/ads

You can also install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On to prevent data from being collected: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

For more information on Google's privacy practices, visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy


Facebook / Meta


Facebook remarketing is provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. You can learn about and manage Facebook's interest-based advertising here: https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217


Facebook adheres to the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioural Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt out through:


  • DAA (USA): http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

  • DAA of Canada: http://youradchoices.ca/

  • EDAA (Europe): http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/


For more information on Facebook's data practices, visit: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation


Industry Opt-Out Platforms


If you prefer not to receive interest-based advertising from any participating network, you may opt out using:


  • NAI opt-out platform: http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/

  • DAA opt-out platform: http://optout.aboutads.info/

  • EDAA opt-out platform: http://www.youronlinechoices.com/


Please note that opting out of interest-based advertising does not mean you will stop seeing ads — it means the ads you see will no longer be tailored to your interests.

12. Contact Us


If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:


📧 support@autobidz.com
AutoBidz.com
4270 Ivy Pointe Boulevard, Unit 220
Cincinnati, OH 45245