General:
Bidazzled is a service provided by Sensibid LLC (hereinafter referred to as Bidazzled or “We”. At Bidazzled, We recognize and respect the importance of keeping your personal information private.
The Data Protection & Privacy Policy (”Privacy Policy”) outlined here explains all aspects of how we gather and use information while you are visiting the Bidazzled site. It also outlines how we access and use personal information you have provided for our services and all further permissible uses of the same. It is our goal to ensure that all registered users of this site have a safe and exciting entertainment auction experience.
During the registration process, when you accept the Privacy Policy and the Terms and Conditions, you expressly consent to allowing Bidazzled to collect, store, use and disclose your personal information in the manner described in this Privacy Policy. This Privacy Policy is effective immediately upon acceptance for new users and is otherwise effective upon ten (10) days after being posted on this site.
You may visit Bidazzled any time and as often as you like without registering or revealing any personal information whatsoever. However when you visit the site We may collect and save on our servers general information such as your computer’s IP address, what website you came from, what websites you visit after our site, how long you stayed on our site, ad data, but no personal information will be associated with you.
If you desire to actively participate in Bidazzled auctions, we do need some personal information from you. Once you register and provide us with your personal information you are associated with that information gathered during your use of our site.
When you provide personal information to us you consent to that information being collected and stored upon our servers. You can revoke your consent for future storage of information at any time by cancelling your registration.
When you register to bid on an auction, win an auction or otherwise use Bidazzled auctions, please be advised that We may collect and store the following personal information:
- Your email address and physical contact information (This may include your name, address, date of birth and telephone number and other data;
- Specific financial information, such as your credit card or PayPal account information. Be assured We will only collect your account or credit card data if this is necessary in order to process payment;
- Site specific “usage data” and transactional information based on your action on the Bidazzled site;
- Data related to shipping, billing and other information relating to any purchase or shipping;
- Any correspondence you may send to us;
- Any miscellaneous supplemental information about you which we may receive from third parties like financial companies or shipping providers etc
“Usage data” refers to data that identifies the user, as well as information on the Bidazzled services the user utilizes, for example your Bidazzled user name together with the associated password and your IP address when you purchase bids or win an auction. We collect this data only to make it possible for you to use Bidazzled auctions and We store the data is stored only for as long as needed to process bids you have bought and auctions you have won.
How We Use Information We Collect – Disclosure of Personal Data
Bidazzled uses personal data such as your name, your address, etc. to process item payment and shipment after an auction is won. We ask for your e-mail address so that we can stay in contact with you by e-mail.
We need your account data or credit card data to process payment transactions you are involved with. We also use your personal data to communicate with you regarding orders, to process bid purchases, auctions, marketing retentions and to process other transactions.
Similarly, We use your data in order to inform you of marketing promotions or to enable third parties authorized by us to perform technical, logistical, or other services. We also utilize this data for the purposes of resolving disputes, preventing illegal activities or to enforce our Terms of Use. All data is stored securely on our servers.
Notwithstanding, and without limiting the policy detailed above, there are times when disclosure of some information is necessary to protect our ability to keep our systems free from illegal or malicious use. It is our policy not to disclose user information to law enforcement, government officials or other third parties without proper service of a subpoena, valid court order or fundamentally equivalent legal procedure.
However, We do reserve the right to disclose personal information when We believe, in good faith, that such disclosure is necessary and warranted to prevent continuing or imminent illegal acts, financial loss, serious and imminent physical injury, or to report an illegal activity.
Bidazzled.com is Secured by Thawte(R) Extended Validation SSL
All pages on our site where you purchase bids or pay for an item you have won are secured by Thawte Extended Validation SSL Certificates. When you are on a secure page you will see the address bar containing the website URL and page turn green so you can be confident in transacting with us online.
Bidazzled Newsletter
When you register with Bidazzled, you are automatically invited to receive the e-mail newsletter. If you agree, We will use this method to inform you of new functions or promotions on our website. If you change you mind for any reason, you can unsubscribe here or by using the corresponding link in the e-mail newsletter at any time. To start receiving the newsletter click here to subscribe.
Providing Data Within The Corporate Group
Bidazzled is a member of the Sensibid corporate group. Your registration confirms your consent to allow your data to be provided within this corporate group. We assure you that should data be provided this way, security and confidentiality will be guaranteed with no change, and that the data will continue to be subject to the Privacy Policy above.
Your Information on the Bidazzled Website
When you register on Bidazzled you choose a username – your username will be displayed and visible to all users and visitors on Bidazzled’s site anytime you place a bid, win an item etc. For this reason We strongly advise you to select a fanciful made-up username that has no connection whatsoever to your personal information. (For example, if you use your real name as your username that information is seen by any user or visitor on the site.)
CAUTION – Please also remember that is you use the site from a shared or public computer, your username and the may be accessible to anyone who uses that computer after you!
Viewing/Changing Personal Data
It is easy to view your account at any time and update it as necessary using your Bidazzled username and password by logging on to Bidazzled at any time. If any change to your personal information cannot be completed inline you will be prompted to contact customer service. We will send you a confirming email whenever you make a change to your personal information.
Revoking Consent/Closing-Deleting User Account
Any user may close his or her account and initiate removal of personal information from the website any time. A request for closure and deletion will be effective as soon as feasible with regard to your account activity and in accordance with applicable statutes, and regulations, assist with investigations enforce Terms and Conditions of Use, and take any other action available by law to protect it’s systems from malicious use.
When you delete your account, your data will generally be removed from our servers in 5 business days unless we are required for any reason to retain the data.
Bidazzled reserves the right to retain data from closed accounts to achieve compliance with State and Federal laws and regulations, prevention of fraud and other illegal activity.
Cookies
“Cookies”, are files that are stored on your computer that can be retrieved by a website to assist in customizing your experience with the online service. The information saved helps the site remember you and for example by keeping track of your visual preferences or controlling the frequency of “pop-up” windows. Bidazzled uses “cookies” to make sure your use of the site is seamless and consistent. You are free to prevent cookies from being saved on your hard drive by adjusting the corresponding settings in your browser. Please keep in mind however, that turning off these settings may result in limited functionality.
Phishing/Spoof Emails
On Bidazzled, your account and profile and the information stored in them are password protected. But there are a few things you should remember that will help you keep your personal information safe.
Treat any unsolicited email as a potential threat especially if it asks you to click on a link or open an attachment. Even though it says it is being sent from a familiar site – Bidazzled, PayPal, Ebay, a bank. It just might be someone trying to steal your personal information.
- Never, ever, ever provide your password to anyone else. Bidazzled will NEVER ask for your password in e-mails that you receive unexpectedly or that you did not request.
- Always LOG OUT – When you finish, it is smart to log out of your account and to close your internet browser window when you leave the Bidazzled website. If you are using a public or shared computer consider this a “MUST DO” as it is the best and safest way to keep following users from being able to use your account or to access your personal information.
- Bidazzled is not responsible or liable for any abuse of login data and passwords used.
- Bidazzled treats data as an asset which must be protected. For this reason We use any and all security measures available to us to protect your personal information against unauthorized access and disclosure. That being said, while we take every precaution to guard your data and your privacy, as long as you the user uses any form of online communication, you should not expect that your personal data or private communications are guaranteed to remain private.
- Always stay updated on current trends and phishing scams. There are many sites on the internet which provide information to keep you informed such as:
We Hate Spam
Bidazzled will use your email address with your express consent only for the purposes stated in the Terms of Use. We would never rent or sell your email address to third parties, and we take every measure to secure email addresses on file from harvesting by automated web “crawlers” or “spiders”. If you have reason to believe that your email address has been recorded from our site, please contact customer service immediately so that we may assess the situation and take any corrective measures available if our systems have been compromised.
Changes to Privacy Policy
Any changes to the Privacy Policy will be announced here and also on the Bidazzled website and in the Bidazzled Newsletter.