Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy for Bid Llama
PRIVACY NOTICE
The online auction operator through whom you are registering uses the Online-Auction Software.com, Inc. bidding platform. When you register on this page, your information is collected, used, and disclosed in accordance with Online-Auction Software.com, Inc.’s Privacy Policy, which can be found by clicking on the “Privacy Policy” link below. Online-Auction Software.com, Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy.
PRIVACY POLICY
This privacy policy governs your use of the Web site located at the following Web addresses: bid.bidllama.com. As used in this privacy policy, the terms “we,” “our,” and “us” refer to these companies collectively. This privacy policy also governs the collection, use, and disclosure of information submitted by bidders who register using the Online-Auction Software.com, Inc. bidding platform.
This privacy policy is effective upon acceptance in registration for new users and is otherwise effective as of November 1, 2009, for all other users. We may periodically amend this policy and will post all amendments on this Web page. Additionally, when you enter the Web site, a pop-up alert will notify you of any amendments. All amendments take effect 30 days after they are posted.
Because data security technology and data security laws are rapidly evolving, we recommend visiting this Web page frequently to check for updates.
1. Collection
We collect and store the following Personally Identifiable Information (PII) if you choose to register on our site:
Name, company, address, driver’s license, and at least one telephone number.
Login information to access your personal account.
Credit card information, stored remotely by our payment processors (USA EPay and Authorize.net) and not on our servers.
IP address, which is recorded when you register and every time you place a bid.
Cookies, which allow you to remain logged into our site but are not used for third-party tracking.
You may review, change, or delete your PII by logging into your Personal Page or contacting us via the “Contact Us” link on our homepage.
2. Use
If you provide us with your PII, it will primarily be used for internal business purposes, including:
Verification – Driver’s licenses confirm that users meet bidding age requirements.
Payments – Credit card details ensure payment capability for auction wins.
Communication – Phone numbers may be used to contact bidders about placed bids.
Notifications – Addresses and emails can be used for auction updates and bidding alerts.
Security – IP addresses track bid origins for fraud prevention.
Convenience – Cookies allow users to stay logged in for easier site navigation.
Users can opt-out of communications during registration or by contacting us via the “Contact Us” link.
3. Disclosure
We do not trade, sell, or rent your PII to third parties. However, we may transfer your information under the following circumstances:
Company Sale, Merger, or Asset Transfer – If Bid Llama is sold, merged, or transferred, PII will be shared with the new entity but will remain protected under this policy.
Legal Compliance – We may disclose PII to comply with legal requirements, protect our rights, or ensure user safety.
Service Providers – PII may be shared with vendors necessary to fulfill transactions.
Internally, only authorized employees with proper security clearance have access to your information.
4. Security
We use various methods to protect your data from unauthorized access:
SSL Encryption – Protects sensitive information during online transmissions.
Firewall & Password Protection – All database servers are secured.
128-bit AES Encryption – Secures user passwords.
Off-Site Secure Storage – Our database servers are housed in monitored, restricted-access locations.
Payment Security – Credit card data is stored by Authorize.net, not on our servers.