Privacy Policy

As pertains to all users of this platform:

1. Introduction

Welcome to AllStarBids.com (“AllStarBids,” “we,” “us,” or “our”).

AllStarBids operates an online auction marketplace that enables users worldwide to buy, bid on, and sell memorabilia and collectibles.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information when you access or use our website, services, and related features (collectively, the “Services”).

By using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors to AllStarBids.com

• Registered buyers

• Registered sellers

• Account holders

• Individuals who contact us

It does not apply to third-party websites or services linked from our platform.

3. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of personal information:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Full name

• Username

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and shipping address

• Payment details (processed by third-party payment processors)

• Government ID (if required for verification)

• Tax identification numbers (if required by law)

• Seller account information

• Communications with customer support

• Auction listings and item descriptions

B. Information Collected Automatically

When you use our Services, we may automatically collect:

• IP address

• Device type and browser type

• Operating system

• Log data

• Pages viewed

• Time spent on pages

• Auction activity and bidding history

• Referral URLs

This information may be collected via cookies and similar technologies (see our Cookie Policy).

C. Payment Information

Payments are processed by secure third-party payment providers. We do not store full credit card numbers. Payment providers may collect and process financial data according to their own privacy policies.

D. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from:

• Identity verification providers

• Fraud prevention services

• Payment processors

• Marketing partners

• Social media platforms (if you interact via integrations)

4. How We Use Your Information

We use personal information for the following purposes:

A. To Provide Our Services

• Create and manage user accounts

• Facilitate auctions and bidding

• Process transactions

• Enable communication between buyers and sellers

• Provide customer support

B. Security and Fraud Prevention

• Identity verification

• Prevent fraudulent bidding or selling

• Monitor suspicious activity

• Enforce our Terms and Conditions

C. Legal and Regulatory Compliance

• Comply with tax obligations

• Comply with anti-money laundering regulations

• Respond to lawful requests from authorities

• Enforce legal claims

D. Improvement and Analytics

• Analyze user behavior

• Improve website performance

• Develop new features

• Conduct internal research

E. Marketing and Communications

• Send service-related emails

• Notify users of upcoming auctions

• Send promotional materials (where permitted by law)

Users may opt out of marketing communications at any time.

5. Legal Bases for Processing (EU/UK Users)

Where applicable under GDPR/UK GDPR, we process personal data based on:

• Performance of a contract

• Legitimate interests

• Legal obligation

• User consent (for marketing and certain cookies)

6. Sharing of Information

We may share personal information with:

A. Service Providers

• Payment processors

• Hosting providers

• Cloud storage providers

• Analytics providers

• Fraud prevention services

• Email service providers

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

B. Other Users

Certain information may be visible to other users, such as:

• Username

• Auction listings

• Bid history (as displayed publicly on the platform)

We do not publicly display sensitive personal information.

C. Legal Authorities

We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect legal rights.

D. Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or asset sale, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

7. International Data Transfers

As we operate globally, your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence.

Where required, we implement safeguards such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses

• Data processing agreements

• Adequacy decisions (where applicable)

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

• Provide our Services

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes

• Enforce agreements

Retention periods vary depending on account activity and legal requirements.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal information

• Correct inaccurate information

• Request deletion

• Restrict processing

• Object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Request data portability

• Opt out of targeted advertising (where applicable)

California residents may have additional rights under the CCPA/CPRA.

To exercise your rights, contact us at:
support@allstarbids.com