Who we are
Our company is ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst, Inc. and one of our websites is AuctionFirstBid.com
This Privacy Policy is for AuctionFirstBid (the “Site”), owned and operated by ModHomes Realty and AuctionFirst Inc. By using the Site, you consent to the collection and usage of information as described in this Privacy Policy.
Your privacy is important to us. Therefore, we are committed to respecting your privacy and the confidentiality of your personal data. This Privacy Policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we use and safeguard the information you provide in using the Site.
What information do we collect?
“Personal Data” means the following types of information that we may gather, store, and use relating to you in order to provide you with access to the Site:
- “Registration Information” means any information provided when you voluntarily subscribe through the Site to email newsletters, bulletins and other communications, including, but not limited to, username, password, and email address, or register for use of the Site or one of the online shops if applicable.
- “Customer Service Communications” means any information that you report to us about the operation of the Site, including bug reports or requests for enhancements.
- “Log Information” means information that your browser sends when you use the Site. Our servers automatically record basic information that your browser sends. These server logs may include information such as your message, Internet Protocol address, other addressing information, the date and time of your request and an authentication token used to validate your identity and that of your computer.
How do we use this information and for what purpose?
Our primary purpose in collecting information is to provide you with an efficient user experience. We may also use the information defined in this Privacy Policy to:
- inform you about Site updates
- inform you about online events, promotional offers, activities, and products (When you provide your email address, such as when you subscribe to a newsletter, you agree that ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst Inc. may use your email to send you messages about online events, promotional offers, activities, and products of this Site. Such emails include a link to unsubscribe. You can also revoke your consent at any time by emailing us at info@auctionfirst.com)
- provide the services, receipts, and any customer support you request or other services as described when we collect information
- resolve disputes, and troubleshoot problems
- customize, measure, and improve the Site, content and layout
- compare information for accuracy, and verify your identity.
Additionally we may use your information as described below.
Registration information
We do not ask users to register to use the Site unless you are bidding on real estate.
Customer service communications
Information which is voluntarily submitted in feedback is used for the purpose of improving the Site. We reserve the right to utilize anonymous information for marketing purposes, for instance by displaying selected anonymous comments on our website or in other communications. Further, we may from time to time ask you to provide information on your experiences which will be used to measure and improve quality. You are at no time under any obligation to provide such data. We will never share any personally identifiable (feedback) information with a third party, without your express permission.
Log information
We will use this server information to assist us in providing you with a quality user experience on the Site and for our statistical information.
To whom do we transfer your personal information?
Except as provided below, we shall not sell, rent, trade or otherwise transfer any Registration Information to any third party without your express permission, unless we are obliged to do so in order to comply with applicable laws, regulatory requests, and orders from competent authorities.
We may collect anonymous, aggregated data from our Site and provide it to our service providers to help us with market research and statistical purposes. ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst Inc. may use such information to help determine ways to improve the Site. We reserve the right to publish non-personally identifiable, summary information regarding Site visitors for informational and promotional purposes. Please note that this is not personal information, only general summaries of the activities of our visitors and customers.
By using the Site, you consent to the information collected by us being stored and processed in the United States or any country in which we, our affiliates, or our service providers maintain facilities.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Privacy Policy, we may access, use, preserve or disclose any information we have access to if we have a good faith belief that such access, use, preservation or disclosure of any information is reasonably necessary to:
- Satisfy any applicable law, regulation, legal process or enforceable governmental request
- Detect, prevent, or otherwise address fraud, security or technical issues
- Protect against imminent harm to the rights, property or safety of ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst Inc, Site users or the public.
How do we protect your personal information?
We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect against the unauthorized access, destruction or alteration of your information, and do not retain it any longer than permitted in order to perform our services or as required under relevant law. You should be aware that Internet communications are not always secure. Despite our best efforts, no security measures are completely effective. Therefore, we cannot promise you that third parties cannot access your Registration Information, and you agree we are not liable for any such disclosure(s).
Where you are required to use a password or you are given access to an account for any service on our Site, you are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of such password and account designation. You should not share your Registration Information (such as your username or password) and should exit from your account after each session. You are responsible for all activities that occur under your account.
How long is your Personal Data kept by us?
We retain any of your personal data for as long as is necessary to:
- Provide the use of the Site
- Communicate with you regarding the Site or other services that we offer
- Comply with applicable laws, regulatory requests, and orders from competent authorities
- Fulfill any of the other purposes detailed in this Privacy Policy.
What are cookies and how do we use them?
“Cookies” are text files stored on a user’s hard drive that are used to collect information about the user’s visits to the Site. We use cookies to help us create an overall profile of how a user uses our Site, and how often visits occur. Our cookies are not used to collect personal data from any user’s computer – cookies are only used in conjunction with visits within our Site.
Most browsers are initially set to accept cookies. If you prefer, you can set your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are in use. However, it is possible that some portions of the Site will not function properly if you disable cookies. For further information on cookies and their use, see the help instructions delivered with your browser or contact the browser’s manufacturer. You can find many online resources that explain how cookies work.
How far does our responsibility extend?
This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected by this Site. We do not exercise control over nor do we accept responsibility or liability for other users or websites. We encourage you to be aware when you leave this Site and to read the privacy policies of other websites you visit.
Users from outside the United States
This Site is hosted in the United States and is governed by United States law. If you are using the Site from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored and processed in the United States where our servers are located and our databases are operated. The data protection and other laws of the United States and other countries might not be as comprehensive as those in your country. By using the Site, you consent to your information being transferred to our facilities and to the facilities of those third parties with whom we share it as described in our Privacy Policy.
Children
The Site is not intended for persons under the age of 13. In accordance with the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), this Site does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13 without parental consent. If it is learned that such information has been collected without parental consent, that information will be deleted from the Site’s database as quickly as practical or the child’s parent or guardian will be contacted for consent.
We recommend minors under the age of 18 ask a parent for permission before sending personal information over the Internet. We encourage parents to teach their children about safe Internet practices and to be involved in their children’s online activities.
No rights of third parties
This Privacy Policy does not create rights enforceable by third parties.
Can this Privacy Policy be modified?
ModHomes Realty & AuctionFirst Inc. reserves the right to change this Privacy Policy at any time. Please check this page periodically for changes. We will post notice of modification to the Privacy Policy on this page. Changes will become effective 14 days after they are posted.
What rights do you have and how can you contact us?
If you would like to exercise your right to view, correct, complete, or remove your Personal Data, please contact us at info@auctionfirst.com. Upon verification of your identity, we will attempt to quickly fulfill your request.
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