1. Introduction
Welcome to Parke-Bernet. This website, parkebernet.com (the "Site"), is operated by Auctions LLC ("we," "us," or "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site and use our services (collectively, the "Services").
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in a variety of ways, including:
- Personal Data: Personally identifiable information, such as your name, shipping address, email address, and telephone number, that you voluntarily give to us when you register for an account, make a purchase, consign an item, or contact us.
- Financial Data: Financial information, such as data related to your payment method (e.g., valid credit card number, card brand, expiration date) that we may collect when you purchase, bid on, or consign an item. We store only very limited, if any, financial information that we collect. Otherwise, all financial information is stored by our payment processors.
- Data from Communications: Information you provide when you contact us (e.g., via email, contact forms), including for seller or private buyer inquiries.
- Derivative Data: Information our servers automatically collect when you access the Site, such as your IP address, your browser type, your operating system, your access times, and the pages you have viewed directly before and after accessing the Site.
- Cookies and Tracking Data: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies on the Site to help customize the Site and improve your experience.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including to:
- Create and manage your account.
- Operate the online auction platform.
- Facilitate and process transactions, including sales, purchases, and consignments.
- Communicate with you about your account, transactions, or inquiries.
- Send you marketing and promotional materials, from which you may opt-out.
- Improve our Site and Services.
- Monitor and analyze usage and trends to improve your experience.
- Comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
4. How We Share Your Information
We may share information we have collected about you in certain situations:
- By Law or to Protect Rights: If we believe the release of information about you is necessary to respond to legal process, to investigate or remedy potential violations of our policies, or to protect the rights, property, and safety of others.
- Third-Party Service Providers: We may share your information with third parties that perform services for us or on our behalf, including payment processing, data analysis, email delivery, hosting services, and customer service.
- Business Transactions: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition of all or a portion of our business by another company, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.
- Other Users: If you are a seller, certain information about you (such as your name or business name, if applicable) may be visible to buyers. If you are a buyer, your shipping information will be provided to the seller to facilitate the transaction.
- With Your Consent: We may disclose your personal information for any other purpose with your consent.
5. Data Security
We use administrative, technical, and physical security measures to help protect your personal information. While we have taken reasonable steps to secure the personal information you provide to us, please be aware that despite our efforts, no security measures are perfect or impenetrable, and no method of data transmission can be guaranteed against any interception or other type of misuse.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request that we correct any inaccurate personal information.
- Request that we delete your personal information.
- Opt-out of future marketing communications.
You may review or change the information in your account at any time by logging into your account settings.
7. Cookies
Most web browsers are set to accept cookies by default. You can usually choose to set your browser to remove or reject cookies, but be aware that such action could affect the availability and functionality of the Site.
8. Children's Privacy
Our Services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on the Site and updating the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. You are encouraged to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed of updates.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at legal@parkebernet.com or use the below button.