Privacy Policy

Hoover's Auctions & Real Estate, LLC Privacy Policy for Online Auction Platform

Effective Date: 5/22/2025

Hoover’s Auctions & Real Estate, LLC respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us when registering for and participating in our online auctions. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information when you register to bid, place a bid, or interact with our auction platform. This may include:

  • Name, address, phone number, and email
  • Billing and payment details (e.g., credit/debit card information)
  • Government-issued identification (as required)
  • Bid history and auction activity
  • IP address, browser type, device information, and site usage data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information to:

  • Register you as a bidder and verify your identity
  • Process transactions and issue invoices
  • Communicate important updates related to auctions
  • Enforce our Terms & Conditions
  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activity
  • Improve our auction platform and customer experience

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share your information with:

  • Trusted third-party service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting platforms)
  • Legal or regulatory authorities if required by law
  • Business partners or co-hosting auction firms when necessary for auction execution

These third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for authorized purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal data. However, no system is completely secure. By using our platform, you acknowledge and accept this risk.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our platform may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to:

  • Personalize your experience
  • Monitor site traffic and usage patterns
  • Improve functionality and security

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, though this may limit some site features.

6. Your Choices & Rights

You may:

  • Update your personal information by logging into your account
  • Request access to or deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
  • Opt out of non-essential communications at any time

To exercise your rights, contact us at: (270)305-2807

7. Children’s Privacy

Our platform is not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted to our website with the updated effective date. Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, contact:

 

Hoover’s Auctions & Real Estate, LLC

5220 Butler Road

Hopkinsville, KY 42240

(270)305-2807 or (270)875-2128

 

By registering to bid, you consent to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.