1. Information We Collect:

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We collect personal information necessary to conduct auctions and fulfill legal requirements, including: 

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• Identification Data: Name, government-issued ID (if required for registration), and contact details (email, phone, address).

• Financial Data: Credit card or banking information for payment processing.

• Transactional Data: Bidding history, purchase records, and invoice details.

• Technical Data: IP addresses and cookies used to improve your website experience. 

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2. How We Use Your InformationYour data is used exclusively to:

 

• Process auction registrations and bids.

• Generate printed or emailed invoices and facilitate item pickups.

• Communicate auction updates, marketing alerts (with opt-out options), and administrative notices.

• Comply with Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation (DBPR) record-keeping requirements. 

 

3. Data Sharing and Third PartiesNext Bid Auctions does not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We share data only with: 

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• Service Providers: Secure payment processors and auction software platforms that assist in operations.

• Legal Authorities: When required by law to comply with legal obligations or safety needs. 

 

4. Data SecurityWe implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption and secure servers, to protect your data from unauthorized access. While we strive for absolute security, no electronic transmission is 100% secure; users are responsible for protecting their account passwords.

 

5. Your Rights and Choices

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• Access/Correction: You may log in to your account at any time to update or correct your personal information.

• Marketing Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the "unsubscribe" link or texting "STOP" to SMS alerts.

• Data Retention: We retain your data as long as necessary for the purpose it was collected or as required by Florida statute. 

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6. Children’s PrivacyOur services are intended for individuals 18 years of age or older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

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7. Contact Us:

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For questions regarding this policy, please contact:

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Next Bid Auctions

• Phone: 352-285-7197

• Email: shelly@nextbidauctions.info

• Address: 1706 N. Magnolia Avenue Ste 300, Ocala, FL 34475 

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