This Privacy Policy explains how BidBud LLC (“BidBud,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and otherwise processes information about you in connection with our websites, Chrome extension(s), applications, reports, APIs, and related services (collectively, the “Services”).
IMPORTANT: This Privacy Policy is part of and incorporated into BidBud’s Terms of Service and any other terms you agree to when you use theServices (the “Terms”). By accessing or using the Services, you agree to this Privacy Policy and acknowledge that your information will be handled as described below. If you do not agree, do not use the Services.
1) Scope and Key Concepts
1.1 What this Privacy Policy covers
This Privacy Policy applies to information we process when you:
1.2 Personal Information
“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirectly, with an individual, household, or device. It may include “personal data” as defined by certain laws.
1.3 Roles
1.4 Third-party platforms and services
BidBud is not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties, including but not limited to, auction platforms, payment processors, analytics providers, and advertising partners. Your use of third-party services is governed by their terms and privacy notices.
2) Information We Collect
We collect information in three primary ways: (A) you provide it, (B) we collect it automatically, and (C) we obtain it from third parties or public sources.
2.1 Information you provide to us
Depending on how you use the Services, we may collect:
A. Account, registration, and contact information
B. Report requests and intake forms
C. Payments and transactions
Note: We typically do not store full payment card numbers. Payment processing is generally handled by third-party processors subject to their terms.
D. Communications
E. Content and inputs you submit
2.2 Information we collect automatically
When you use the Services, we may automatically collect:
A. Device and network information
B. Usage and interaction data
C. Cookies and similar technologies
We use cookies, pixels, SDKs, local storage, and similar technologies to recognize your device, remember preferences, measure marketing effectiveness, and analyze use of the Services. See Section 6.
2.3 Information we obtain from third parties and public sources
We may collect information from:
A. Auction platforms and listing sources (public or provided by you)
B. Service providers and partners
C. Social networks and integrations
If you choose to connect a social media account or third-party integration, we may receive information according to the permissions you grant.
D. Publicly available sources
We may collect publicly available information to improve our datasets, detect fraud, enforce policies, and improve market analysis.
3) How We Use Information
We use Personal Information and other data for the following purposes:
3.1 Provide, operate, and personalize the Services
3.2 Improve and develop the Services
Model Training & Improvement: Unless prohibited by law or contract, you acknowledge that BidBud may use information processed through the Services (including User Content and usage data) to improve and develop our models and Services. Where required, we will provide opt-out mechanisms.
3.3 Communications
3.4 Marketing, advertising, and measurement
3.5 Security, fraud prevention, and enforcement
3.6 Compliance, legal obligations, and business purposes
3.7 De-identified and aggregated data
We may create de-identified or aggregated data from Personal Information. To the extent allowed by law, we may use and disclose such data for any lawful purpose, and such data is not treated as Personal Information.
4) How We Disclose Information
We may disclose information as follows:
4.1 Within BidBud and affiliated entities
We may share information within BidBud and any current or future parent companies, affiliates, subsidiaries, and entities under common control for purposes consistent with this Privacy Policy.
4.2 Service providers and processors
We share information with vendors that help us operate the Services (e.g., hosting, analytics, security, payments, email delivery, customer support). They may access information only as needed to provide services to us and are typically required to protect it.
4.3 Advertising, analytics, and marketing partners
We may share information with partners that provide:
Your choices and rights may limit certain sharing. See Sections 6 and 9.
4.4 Business transfers
If we engage in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, dissolution, or sale/transfer of assets, information may be disclosed as part of that transaction and transferred to successor entities.
4.5 Legal, safety, and enforcement
We may disclose information when we believe disclosure is reasonably necessary to:
4.6 With your direction or consent
We may share information when you direct us (e.g., exporting a report, sharing a link, enabling an integration) or when you consent.
5) Your Choices and Controls
5.1 Account information
You may be able to review or update certain account information through the Services. If not available in-product, contact us.
5.2 Marketing communications
You can opt out of marketing emails by using the unsubscribe link in those messages. We may still send non-marketing, service-related communications.
5.3 Cookies and tracking controls
See Section 6 for cookie controls and browser settings.
5.4 Model training opt-out
Where required by law, we will offer opt-out mechanisms for certain uses (including certain analytics or model-improvement uses). We may need to retain certain information for security, fraud prevention, and compliance regardless of opt-out requests.
5.5 Do Not Track
Do Not Track signals are not uniformly interpreted. We generally do not respond to browser “DNT” signals. Where required, we honor legally recognized opt-out signals (e.g., Global Privacy Control) as described in our location-specific notices.
6) Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies for:
Your options may include:
7) User Content, Public Features, and Third-Party Content
7.1 Content you submit
If you submit content that includes third-party Personal Information (e.g., another person’s contact information), you represent that you have the right to provide it and to authorize our processing of it as described in this Privacy Policy.
7.2 Public or shared areas
If the Services include public profiles, community features, comments, forums, or sharing tools, information you post may be visible to others depending on your settings.
7.3 Third-party auction platforms
Our Services may analyze information from third-party auction platforms, including public listing pages and auction dynamics. Those platforms operate independently, and their privacy policies govern their own processing.
8) Data Retention
We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
Retention periods vary based on the nature of the data and the purpose. We may retain certain data (including logs and transaction records) after account closure as needed for legal, accounting, security, and dispute-resolution purposes. Deletion requests may be subject to exceptions and technical limitations (e.g., backups, audit logs, de-identified data).
9) Privacy Rights by Location
Your rights depend on where you live. We may request information to verify your identity before responding.
9.1 United States
Depending on your state, you may have rights such as:
Opt-out signals: Where legally required, we honor certain browser/device opt-out preference signals.
Appeals: Where required, you may appeal a denial of a privacy request by contacting us and stating you wish to appeal.
9.2 California (CCPA/CPRA Notice)
Categories of Personal Information we may collect includes but is not limited to: identifiers (e.g.,name/email/IP), commercial information (transactions), internet/network activity, approximate geolocation, and inferences drawn from activity.
“Sell” / “Share”: We may disclose certain identifiers and internet/network activity to advertising/analytics partners in ways that could be considered a “sale” or“sharing” under California law. You may have the right to opt out of such sale/sharing where applicable.
Sensitive Personal Information: We do not seek to collect sensitive personal information as defined by CPRA, but certain data (e.g., precise geolocation) could be sensitive if collected. Where we process sensitive data, we do so for permitted purposes and provide rights where required.
Authorized agents: You may use an authorized agent to submit requests; we may require proof of authorization and verification of your identity.
9.3 EEA/UK (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are in the EEA/UK, you may have rights including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection, and withdrawal of consent.
Legal bases may include: performance of a contract, legitimate interests, compliance with legal obligations, and consent where required.
International transfers: See Section 10.
Complaints: You may lodge a complaint with your data protection authority.
9.4 Other jurisdictions
We will comply with applicable privacy laws where we operate and may provide additional notices for certain regions.
10) International Data Transfers
We may process and store information in the United States and other countries where we or our service providers operate. Where required, we use lawful transfer mechanisms and implement appropriate safeguards.
11) Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no security measure is perfect. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your credentials and for any actions taken through your account.
12) Children’s Privacy
The Services are not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us Personal Information, contact us and we will take appropriate action.
13) Dispute Resolution, Arbitration, and Class Action Waiver
This Section contains a binding arbitration clause and class action waiver that affects your legal rights.
13.1 Informal resolution first
Before initiating arbitration or a lawsuit, you agree to send BidBud a written notice of the dispute (“Notice of Dispute”) describing the nature of the claim and the relief sought.
You must send the Notice to:
BidBud LLC – Attn: Legal/Privacy Disputes, 2804 Center Court Dr., Weston, FL 33332, and email a copy to Benjamin@BidBud.com.
BidBud will respond within a reasonable time, and the parties agree to attempt in good faith to resolve the dispute informally.
13.2 Binding arbitration
Except as expressly provided below, any dispute, claim, or controversy arising out of or relating to this Privacy Policy, the Services, or our processing of information (collectively, “Disputes”) will be resolved by binding arbitration administered by AAA, under its applicable rules.
The arbitration will be conducted on an individual basis. The arbitrator may award the same damages and relief as a court could award, subject to the limitations in the Terms and this Policy.
13.3 Federal Arbitration Act; governing law
This arbitration agreement is governed by the Federal Arbitration Act. To the extent state law applies and is not preempted, the law of Florida applies, excluding conflict-of-law rules.
13.4 Exceptions
Either party may:
13.5 Class action waiver
You and BidBud agree that each may bring claims against the other only in your or its individual capacity, and not as a plaintiff or class member in any purported class, collective, representative, or private attorney general proceeding.
13.6 Batch arbitration; bellwether trials
To the fullest extent permitted by law and the administrator’s rules, if 25 or more similar arbitration demands are filed, the parties agree to use batching and bellwether procedures to promote efficient resolution (including staged filings and test cases), and to stay remaining demands pending outcomes of bellwether proceedings.
13.7 Time limit to bring claims
To the fullest extent permitted by law, any Dispute must be filed within one (1) year after the claim arises, or it is permanently barred.
13.8 Opt-out right (limited)
You may opt out of arbitration by sending a written opt-out notice within 30 days of first accepting this Privacy Policy or first using the Services, whichever is earlier. The opt-out notice must include your name, email, and a clear statement that you want to opt out of arbitration, and must be sent to the address in Section 13.1. If you opt out, neither party is bound by arbitration for Disputes, but all other terms remain in effect.
13.9 Mandatory rights
Nothing in this Section limits any non-waivable rights you may have under applicable law. Where arbitration or waivers are prohibited, this Section will be enforced to the maximum extent permitted.
14) Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time by posting a revised version and updating the “Last Updated” date. Changes are effective upon posting unless otherwise stated. Your continued use of the Services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
15) Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
BidBud, LLC
Attn: Privacy
2804 Center Court Dr, Weston, FL 33332
Email: Benjamin@bidbud.com
If you are contacting us to exercise privacy rights, please include sufficient information for us to verify your identity and locate your records.