Privacy Policy

We collect the following categories of data:

1.1 Information You Provide to Us

• Account Information: Name, email, phone number, username, password, country.
• Auction Data: Bidding history, preferences, purchases, payment confirmation.
• Communications: Messages with customer support, sellers, and notifications settings.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, time zone.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time spent on site, auction activities.
• Cookies & Tracking: Cookies, pixels, and similar technologies for analytics and personalization.

1.3 Payment & Transactional Data

• Collected via secure third-party processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, mobile money APIs).
• May include billing address, partial card details (tokenized), and payment history.

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your account
• Facilitate bidding and transactions
• Provide customer support and resolve disputes
• Send transactional emails and notifications
• Improve platform functionality and user experience
• Detect, prevent, and respond to fraud, abuse, and legal issues
• Comply with legal obligations or regulatory authorities

We use cookies and similar tools to:

• Recognize returning users
• Personalize content and auctions
• Track usage patterns and improve functionality
• Deliver relevant ads (only if permitted by you)

You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Some features may not function properly without them.

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share your data with:

• Trusted partners: e.g., payment processors, shipping providers, analytics tools
• Other users: Sellers or buyers for the purpose of completing a transaction
• Legal and regulatory authorities: When required by law, subpoena, or regulatory request
• Service providers: Hosting, marketing, analytics, security, and support vendors under strict confidentiality

We store data in secure servers located in [Insert Regions: e.g., Europe, US, Africa] and employ robust security measures:

• SSL encryption
• Secure user authentication
• Role-based access controls
• Routine backups and vulnerability assessments

However, no system is 100% secure. We encourage you to use strong passwords and notify us of any suspicious activity.

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

6.1 Access & Correction

Request a copy of your personal data or correct inaccurate information.

6.2 Deletion

Request we delete your account and associated personal data, subject to legal or contractual retention obligations.

6.3 Restriction & Objection

Object to or limit certain uses of your data (e.g., marketing communications).

6.4 Data Portability

Request a machine-readable copy of your data where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at: privacy@lipabid.com

LipaBid is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it immediately.

As a global platform, your data may be transferred and stored in countries outside your own, including countries with different data protection laws. We ensure such transfers comply with applicable legal safeguards (e.g., standard contractual clauses or data protection agreements).

Our platform may contain links to external sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Material changes will be communicated via:

• Email (to registered users)
• Notices on our platform

Continued use of LipaBid after updates means you accept the revised policy.

If you have questions, feedback, or privacy-related concerns, reach us at:

• 📧 privacy@lipabid.com
• 🌍 Visit: https://www.lipabid.com/contact