Privacy Policy for Auction Masters
Effective Date: 08/2021 (Updated 05/2025)

Auction Masters ("Auction Masters," "we," "us," or "our") values your privacy. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, protect, and share your information when you engage with our services. We are based in Minnesota and operate in compliance with Minnesota and U.S. privacy laws.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal and technical information:

Contact Information: Name, address, email, phone number

Account Information: Username, password, bidding and buying history

Payment Details: Billing address, credit card information (processed via Authorize.net)

Device and Usage Data: IP address, browser type, device ID, pages visited

Marketing Preferences and Communication History

Cookies and Tracking Data: Via analytics and remarketing tools (e.g., Google, Meta)

We collect this data when you register, place a bid, complete a transaction, contact us, or interact with our website.

2. How We Use Your Information

Auction Masters uses your information to:

Provide and manage auction participation and transactions

Process payments securely through Authorize.net

Communicate with you about upcoming auctions and account activity

Comply with legal requirements

Detect and prevent fraud or misuse

Improve our website, services, and marketing efforts

Deliver relevant ads using remarketing services (Google and Meta)

3. Remarketing and Advertising

We use Google Ads and Meta (Facebook/Instagram) remarketing tools to advertise Auction Masters online. These platforms may show our ads on sites across the internet based on your previous interactions with our website.

These third-party vendors use cookies to serve ads. You can manage or opt out of these ads by visiting:

Google Ads Settings

Meta Ad Preferences

We do not sell your personal information to any third parties.

4. How We Share Information

We may share your information in the following ways:

With service providers assisting in operations (e.g., Authorize.net, email services)

When legally required, including in response to court orders or law enforcement

During business transfers, such as a sale or merger

All partners must agree to protect your data and use it only for authorized purposes.

5. Payment Processing

All payments are processed through Authorize.net, a secure, PCI-compliant payment gateway. Auction Masters does not store your full credit card information.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Cookies are used to:

Maintain session integrity

Improve site performance

Enable analytics and advertising features

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. Some functionality may be impacted if cookies are disabled.

7. Data Retention

We retain your data as long as necessary to provide services, fulfill legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

8. Security

We take appropriate security measures including encryption, access controls, and secure data hosting. However, no internet transmission is completely secure.

9. Your Rights

You may request to:

Access the data we have about you

Correct inaccurate information

Delete your personal information, subject to legal and contractual obligations

Opt out of marketing communications at any time

To make a request, contact us at bid@auctionmasters.com or 763-428-2271.

10. Children’s Privacy

Auction Masters does not knowingly collect or solicit data from anyone under 13 years of age. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, please contact us immediately.

11. Policy Updates

We may revise this policy as laws or business needs change. Updates will be posted with a revised date. Continued use of our services after changes means you accept the updated terms.

12. Contact Information

Auction Masters
Phone: 763-428-2271
Email: bid@auctionmasters.com
Location: Rogers, Minnesota