BoldBids, LLC — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2012–2026

BoldBids, LLC (“BoldBids,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the rights you have regarding your personal data.

Our website address is https://boldbids.com .

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We may collect personal information when you:

  • Submit a contact form
  • Request service information
  • Register for an account
  • Leave a comment on our website (name, email, comment content)
  • Request a password reset (your IP address may be included in the reset email)

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you interact with our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Cookies and usage data
  • Login/session cookies (temporary and persistent)
  • Screen display preference cookies (stored for one year)

1.3 Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Visitors may extract this data from publicly posted images .

2. Cookies

We use cookies to improve your browsing experience, including:

  • Remembering your login preferences
  • Saving your display settings
  • Storing your comment information for convenience (up to one year)

You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but some features may not function properly.

3. Embedded Content From Other Websites

Pages on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the originating website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track interactions independently of BoldBids .

4. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and improve our services
  • Respond to inquiries
  • Maintain website security
  • Detect and prevent spam (automated spam detection services may be used)
  • Manage user accounts
  • Comply with legal obligations

5. How Long We Retain Your Data

  • Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow‑up comments automatically .
  • Registered user information is stored in user profiles and can be viewed, edited, or deleted by the user or site administrators (except usernames) .

6. Who We Share Your Data With

We do not sell or rent your personal information.
We may share data only when necessary to:

  • Provide essential website functionality
  • Comply with legal requirements
  • Process password reset requests (IP address included)

7. Your Rights Over Your Data

You may request:

  • An exported file of the personal data we hold about you
  • Correction or deletion of your personal information
  • Removal of comments or account data (excluding information required for legal or security purposes)

To submit a request, contact us at auctioneer@boldbids.com.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

9. Third‑Party Services

Some third‑party tools (e.g., embedded media, analytics, spam detection) may collect data independently. Their privacy practices are governed by their respective policies.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect information from minors.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Effective Date” above reflects the most recent revision.

12. Contact Us

BoldBids, LLC
Houston, Texas
Phone: 713‑254‑4399
Email: auctioneer@boldbids.com