Privacy Policy

WELCOME! THANKS FOR USING USA AUCTION EXPRESS. BY USING USA AUCTION EXPRESS’S WEBSITE, MESSAGING PLATFORM, OR OTHER ONLINE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (COLLECTIVELY “SERVICES”), YOU ACCEPT AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF USA AUCTION EXPRESS’S PRIVACY POLICY. PLEASE READ AND REVIEW THE TERMS BELOW.

Definitions

  • Personal Information means information that identifies, relates to, describes, is reasonably capable of being associated with, or could reasonably be linked, directly or indirection, with a particular consumer or household.
  • You/Your/Yourself means Customers or Visitors.
  • We/Us means USA AUCTION EXPRESS, LLC.

1. Introduction

USA Auction Express, LLC (“USA Auction Express”) takes Your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy covers how USA Auction Express collects, uses, discloses, retains, and protects Your Personal Information. If You object to anything in this Privacy Policy, or otherwise do not understand or agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy, do not use USA Auction Express’s Services. By using USA Auction Express’s Services, You consent to this Privacy Policy, including the collection, use, disclosure, and sharing of Your Personal Information as further outlined in this Privacy Policy. If you have accessed our Website or other services via Google or any Google related product, You consent to Google’s Privacy Policy in addition to USA Auction Express’s Privacy Policy, as each may change from time to time. You may print a copy of this Privacy Policy by using feature in Your browser. USA Auction Express suggests retaining a copy for future reference.

USA Auction Express may change this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice to You. You agree that USA Auction Express may provide You with notice of such changes in any of the following ways: by requiring You to acknowledge and accept the revised version at Your next login, via email from USA Auction Express, and/or by posting a change notice on USA Auction Express’s Website for a reasonably limited time. It is Your responsibility to review any changes to this Privacy Policy. If You object to any of the changes to this Privacy Policy, or otherwise do not understand or agree to any of the changes to this Privacy Policy, do not use USA Auction Express’s Services. By continuing to access or use USA Auction Express’s Services following notice of any change to this Privacy Policy, You agree to and are bound by this Privacy Policy as changed.

This Privacy Policy is incorporated into and is part of the USA Auction Express’s Terms of Service. Any terms not specifically defined herein shall have the meanings set forth in the Terms of Use. For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “USA Auction Express” means and includes USA Auction Express and its affiliates, subsidiaries, investors, owners, members, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, and assigns.

2. Information Collection and Use

2.1 Generally

This Privacy Policy covers how USA Auction Express collects, uses, discloses, retains and protects Your Personal Information. USA Auction Express collects Personal Information from You and the devices (including mobile devices) You use to access USA Auction Express’s Services. Categories of Personal Information that USA Auction Express collects includes without limitation: (a) identifying information such as Your name, address, email address, phone number, and driver’s license or ID cards; (b) bidding, buying, selling, and other transaction information; (c) financial information such as credit card or bank account numbers; (d) other information You provide to USA Auction Express through Your use of USA Auction Express’s Services; and (e) other information USA Auction Express is required or authorized by applicable law to collect to identify You or verify other information collected.

USA Auction Express collects Your Personal Information to (a) provide You with access to and use of USA Auction Express’s Services, (b) operate, improve, and personalize USA Auction Express’s Services and those of our affiliated entities (c) contact You regarding Your use of the Services, (d) provide You with customer service and support, (e) customize USA Auction Express’s advertising and marketing, (f) facilitate interaction with third-party widgets on our Site, (g) monitor and analyze trends, usage, and activities in connection with the Site and or Services, (h) to detect, prevent, and mitigate fraudulent or illegal activities, and (i) carry out any other purpose described to you at the time the information as collected.

2.2. Tracking Technologies and Cookies

As is true of most websites, USA Auction Express automatically collects certain Personal Information from You and Your devices (including mobile devices) and stores it in log files. Categories of Personal Information that USA Auction Express collects in this manner include without limitation: (a) internet protocol (IP) addresses, (b) browser type, (c) internet service provider (ISP), (d) referring/exit pages, (e) operating system, (f) date/time stamp, and (g) clickstream data. USA Auction Express uses this Personal Information and technologies such as beacons, tags and scripts to analyze trends, to administer USA Auction Express’s Services, to track Your movements around the Website, and to gather demographic information about USA Auction Express’s member base as a whole.

We may also obtain Personal Information from other sources and combine that with information we collect through our Services. For example, we may collect information about You from third parties, including but not limited to affiliated entities, our vendors, identification verification services, mailing list providers, marketing agencies, and publicly available sources.

USA Auction Express may place a text file called a “cookie” in the browser files of Your computer. The cookie itself does not contain Personal Information, but it will enable USA Auction Express to relate Your use of USA Auction Express’s Website to Personal Information that You have specifically, voluntarily, and knowingly provided to USA Auction Express. But the only Personal Information a cookie can contain is information that You supply Yourself. A cookie cannot read data off Your hard disk or read other cookie files created by other websites. USA Auction Express may use cookies to track Your traffic patterns (as described above). In addition, USA Auction Express uses encrypted cookies to authenticate Your identify on each page after You log on to the Website. You can refuse cookies by turning them off in Your browser. If You have set Your browser to warn You before accepting cookies, You will receive the warning message with each cookie. Some of USA Auction Express’s Services may not function properly if Your cookies are disabled. We may also web beacons, which are electronic images that maybe be used in our Services or emails and they help deliver cookies, count visits and help Us understand usage and campaign effectiveness.

The use of cookies by third-parties is not covered by this Privacy Policy. USA Auction Express does not have access or control over these third-party cookies. These third-parties use session ID cookies to make it easier for You to navigate USA Auction Express’s Website. Our third-party partners employ clear gifs (a.k.a. Web Beacons/Web Bugs), images, tags, and scripts that help them better manage content on USA Auction Express’s Website. USA Auction Express ties the information gathered by these third-party partners to Your Personal Information.

2.3. Google AdSense

USA Auction Express may use Google AdSense to publish ads on the Website. When You view or click on an ad, a cookie will be set to help better provide advertisements that may be of interest to You on USA Auction Express’s Website and other websites. You may opt-out of the use of this cookie by visiting Google’s Advertising and Privacy page.

2.4. Facebook Connect or Other OpenID Providers

You can register and log in to USA Auction Express’s Website using third-party sign-in services such as Facebook Connect or an Open ID provider. These services will authenticate Your identity and provide You the option to share certain Personal Information with USA Auction Express to pre-populate USA Auction Express’s registration form. Services like Facebook Connect give You the option to post information about Your activities on this Website to Your profile page to share with others within Your network.

2.5. Social Media Widgets

USA Auction Express’s Website may include social media features and other widgets, such as the Facebook “Like” button, the “Share This” button, and other interactive mini-programs that run on USA Auction Express’s Website. These features may collect Your Personal Information including without limitation Your IP address and which page(s) You are visiting on the Website, and may set a cookie to enable the feature(s) to function properly. Social media features and widgets are either hosted by a third-party or hosted directly on the Website. Your interactions with these features are governed by the privacy policy of the company providing it and not by this Privacy Policy.

2.6. AddThis Bookmark

When You use “AddThis” to bookmark and share USA Auction Express’s Services or Website, You will be taken to a third-party website. Please note that the third-party’s privacy policy governs the collection and use of the Personal Information collected on those third-party websites. If You use the AddThis widget to tell Your friends about USA Auction Express’s Services or Website, You will need to provide Your friend’s email address. USA Auction Express has no access to this third-party information.
 Please read the AddThis privacy policy to learn more about its privacy practices.

2.7. Links to Other Sites

USA Auction Express’s Website may contain links to other third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by USA Auction Express. Please be aware that USA Auction Express is not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party websites. USA Auction Express encourages You to be aware when You leave USA Auction Express’s Website and to read the privacy policies of each and every third-party website that collects and/or uses Your Personal Information.

2.8 Advertising and Analytics Provided by Others

We may also allow others to provide analytic services and serve advertisements on our behalf across the internet and in applications. These entities may use cookies, beacons, device identifiers, etc. This information may be used by USA Auction Express and others to, among other things, analyze and track data, determine the popularity of certain content, deliver advertising and content targeted to your interests on the Services and other websites and better understand your online activity.

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

USA Auction Express does not share Your Personal Information with third-parties or nonaffiliated entities except in the following circumstances: (a) when USA Auction Express has Your permission or pursuant to Your request; (b) to process or facilitate Your shipment of any vehicle through USA Auction Express’s Services; (c) to state, federal, or other administrative and/or regulatory agencies as part of the title or ownership transfer process; (d) in response to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal, administrative, regulatory, arbitration or similar process; (e) to establish or exercise USA Auction Express’s, or an affiliate of USA Auction Express’s, rights and/or defend against claims; (f) or if USA Auction Express believes that doing so is required or is in USA Auction Express’s best interest to protect its rights or the rights of others affiliated with USA Auction Express.

We share information with affiliated entities to facilitate and process your transactions, to provide you with additional information, to manage fees and charges, to collect amounts owed to us, and to provide you with information about affiliated entities.

If USA Auction Express is acquired by or merges with another company, to the extent permitted by applicable law, You agree that USA Auction Express may transfer Your Personal Information to such company. In this event, USA Auction Express will notify You by email/or a prominent notice on the Website of any choices You may have regarding Your Personal Information before Your Personal Information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Storage and Retention

Your Personal Information is stored and processed on computers and servers in the United States and through Your use of the Site and or Services, you consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of your Personal Information. We are based in the United States and the information we collect is governed by United States law. You understand that Your Personal Information may be transferred to or maintained on, computers located outside of your state, province, country or other governmental jurisdiction. If you are located outside the United States and choose to provide Personal Information to us, note that we transfer your Personal Information to the United States and process and store it in the United States.

USA Auction Express will retain Your Personal Information as long as it is necessary and relevant to provide You with USA Auction Express’s Services. Additionally, USA Auction Express will retain Personal Information from closed or cancelled member accounts to comply with legal and regulatory obligations, resolve disputes and claims, prevent fraud, collect any fees owed, assist with any investigation, and enforce this Privacy Policy and the USA Auction Express Terms of Use and take any other actions permitted by law.

5. Confidentiality and Security

USA Auction Express takes Your security seriously and takes reasonable steps to protect Your Personal Information. USA Auction Express uses Secure Socket Layer (“SSL”) encryption when transmitting certain kinds of Personal Information, such as financial and other sensitive information. An icon resembling a padlock is displayed on the bottom of most browser windows during SSL transactions that involve credit cards and other forms of payment. Any time USA Auction Express asks You for driver’s license number or a credit card number for payment or for verification purposes, it will be SSL encrypted. The Personal Information You provide will be stored securely on USA Auction Express’s servers. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, USA Auction Express cannot guarantee its absolute security.

If USA Auction Express learns of a security systems breach, USA Auction Express may attempt to notify You electronically so that You can take appropriate protective steps. By using USA Auction Express’s Services or otherwise providing Personal Information to USA Auction Express, You agree that USA Auction Express can communicate with You electronically regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to Your use of USA Auction Express’s Services. USA Auction Express may post a notice on the Website if a security breach occurs. USA Auction Express may also send an email to You at the email address You have provided in these circumstances. Depending on where You live, You may have a legal right to receive notice of a security breach in writing. To receive free written notice of a security breach (or to withdraw Your consent from receiving electronic notice) You should notify USA Auction Express at support@usaauctionexpress.com

6. Communications

If You no longer wish to receive USA Auction Express’s newsletter and other promotional communications, You may opt-out by following the instructions included in each communication. USA Auction Express reserves the right to send You certain communications relating to USA Auction Express’s Services, including without limitation notifications, service announcements administrative messages, and other messages regarding our ongoing business relations. Generally, You may not opt-out of these communications, which are not promotional in nature. If an opt-out option is available, You may opt-out by following the instructions included in each communication.

7. Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act

The Site and Services are not intended for or directed to users under the age of 18. You must be at least 18 years old to become a member of our Services. We do not knowingly or intentionally collect Personal Information from children under the age of 13 or other minors. Where appropriate, USA Auction Express takes reasonable measures to determine that users are adults of legal age and to inform minors not to submit such information to the Website or in response to advertisements. If you are concerned that Personal Information may have been inadvertently provided to or collected by USA Auction Express, please contact us immediately so appropriate steps may be taken to remove such information from USA Auction Express’s database.