1. Introduction

WeAuction B.V. ("WeAuction", "we", "us", or "our"), located at Stationsplein 45, 3013 AK Rotterdam, The Netherlands, is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our auction platform services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following personal information:

Name, email address, phone number, and company name
Billing and payment information
Account credentials
Communication preferences

2.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website, including:

IP address and browser type
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website addresses
Device and operating system information

2.3 Cookies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings. For more details, see our cookie settings on the website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

Provide, operate, and maintain our auction platform services
Process transactions and send related information
Send administrative communications (updates, security alerts)
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Improve our website and services
Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information with:

Service Providers: Third-party vendors who assist in operating our platform (hosting, payment processing, analytics)
Legal Requirements: When required by law, regulation, or legal process
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

Access – Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Rectification – Request correction of inaccurate data
Erasure – Request deletion of your personal data
Restriction – Request restriction of processing
Portability – Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Objection – Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@weauction.nl.

8. International Data Transfers

Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Us

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

Email: info@weauction.nl
Phone: +31(0)10 742 18 12
Address: Stationsplein 45, 3013 AK Rotterdam, The Netherlands