Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 2026
1. Introduction
MrBids respects your privacy and is committed to protecting personal information collected through the platform.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you access or use MrBids.
2. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
- Account information such as name, email address, and login credentials
- Auction and marketplace activity including bids, listings, purchases, and transaction history
- Shipping and fulfillment information including addresses, tracking numbers, and carrier details
- Payment and payout-related information processed through third-party providers such as Stripe
- Communications and support inquiries
- Device, browser, analytics, and usage data
3. How We Use Information
MrBids may use collected information to:
- Operate and improve the marketplace platform
- Process transactions and facilitate marketplace payments
- Send auction notifications, payment reminders, and transactional emails
- Prevent fraud, abuse, or unauthorized activity
- Enforce platform policies and Terms of Service
- Respond to support requests and user communications
4. Payment Processing & Stripe
Payments, payouts, and seller onboarding may be processed through third-party payment providers including Stripe.
MrBids does not directly store complete payment card details. Financial and identity-related information submitted during payment processing or seller onboarding may be handled by Stripe according to its own privacy practices and legal obligations.
5. Emails & Communications
MrBids may send transactional and marketplace-related emails, including:
- Outbid notifications
- Auction winner notifications
- Payment reminders
- Shipping and fulfillment updates
- Account and security notifications
Email delivery services may be provided by third-party providers such as Resend.
6. Cookies & Analytics
MrBids may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to improve platform functionality, analyze usage, personalize experiences, and maintain security.
7. Information Sharing
MrBids may share information:
- Between buyers and sellers to facilitate transactions
- With payment processors and service providers
- When required by law, legal process, or regulatory obligations
- To investigate fraud, abuse, or security issues
MrBids does not sell personal information to third parties.
8. Data Security
MrBids uses commercially reasonable safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.
However, no method of electronic storage or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
9. Data Retention
MrBids may retain account, transaction, communication, and marketplace-related data as necessary to operate the platform, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce policies.
10. Third-Party Services
The platform may integrate with third-party providers and services including payment processors, email services, analytics providers, hosting infrastructure, and shipping carriers.
Use of those services may also be subject to the privacy policies and terms of those providers.
11. Children's Privacy
MrBids is not intended for individuals under the age of 18. The platform does not knowingly collect personal information from minors.
12. Changes to This Policy
MrBids may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Continued use of the platform after updates become effective constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact
Questions regarding this Privacy Policy may be sent to: