1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Welcome to the Brand Auction platform run by Brand Auction and its affiliates and affiliates (individually and collectively, ” Brand Auction”, “we”, “us” or “our”). Brand Auction takes its responsibilities under applicable privacy laws and regulations (“Privacy Laws”) seriously and is committed to respecting the privacy rights and concerns of all Users of our Brand Auction website (the “Site”). We recognize the importance of the personal data you have entrusted to us and believe that it is our responsibility to properly manage, protect and process your personal data.

This Privacy Policy is designed to assist you in understanding how we collect, use, disclose and/or process the personal data you have provided to us and/or we possess about you. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you have any questions regarding this information or our privacy practices, please see the section entitled “Questions, Concerns or Complaints? Contact Us” at the end of this Privacy Policy.

1.2 “Personal Data” or “personal data” means data, whether true or not, about an individual who can be identified from that data, or from that data and other information to which an organisation has or is likely to have access. Common examples of personal data could include name, identification number and contact information.

1.3 By using the Services, registering for an account with us, visiting our website, or accessing the Services, you acknowledge and agree that you accept the practices, requirements, and/or policies outlined in this Privacy Policy, and you hereby consent to us collecting, using, disclosing and/or processing your personal data as described herein. IF YOU DO NOT CONSENT TO THE PROCESSING OF YOUR PERSONAL DATA AS DESCRIBED IN THIS PRIVACY POLICY, PLEASE DO NOT USE OUR SERVICES OR ACCESS OUR WEBSITE.

2. WHEN WILL BRAND AUCTION COLLECT PERSONAL DATA?

2.1 We will/may collect personal data about you:

• (a) when you register and/or use our Services or Site, or open an account with us;
• (b) when you submit any form, including, but not limited to, application forms or other forms relating to any of our products and services;
• (c) when you enter into any agreement or provide other documentation or information in respect of your interactions with us;
• (d) when you interact with us, such as via telephone calls, letters, fax, face-to-face meetings, social media platforms and emails;
• (e) when you use our electronic services, or interact with us via our application or use services on our website;
• (f) when you grant permissions on your device to share information with our application or Platform;
• (g) when you link your Brand Auction account with your social media or other external account;
• (h) when you carry out transactions through our Services;
• (i) when you provide us with feedback or complaints;
• (j) when you register for a contest; or
• (k) when you submit your personal data to us for any reason.

3. WHAT PERSONAL DATA WILL BRAND AUCTION COLLECT?

3.1 The personal data that Brand Auction may collect includes but is not limited to: name; email address; date of birth; billing address; bank account and payment information; telephone number; gender; information sent by or associated with the device(s); photographs or audio or video recordings; government issued identification or other information required for our due diligence, know your customer, identity verification, or fraud prevention purposes.

4. COLLECTION OF OTHER DATA

4.1 As with most websites and mobile applications, your device sends information which may include data about you that gets logged by a web server when you browse our Platform. This typically includes without limitation your device’s IP address, operating system, browser type, and UDID.

4.2 Our mobile applications may collect precise information about the location of your mobile device using technologies such as GPS, Wi-Fi, etc. You are able to withdraw your permission for us to acquire this information on your location through your device settings.

6. HOW DO WE USE THE INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE US?

6.1 We may collect, use, disclose and/or process your personal data for one or more of the following purposes:

• (a) to consider and/or process your application/transaction with us;
• (b) to manage, operate, provide and/or administer your use of our Services;
• (c) to manage, operate, administer and provide you with our Services;
• (d) to tailor your experience through the Services;
• (e) to respond to, process, deal with or complete a transaction and/or to fulfil your requests for certain products and services.
  IMPORTANT: Shipping is strictly limited to the PayPal, Stripe, or Bank Transfer payer name/address unless approved in writing by PayPal or Stripe.
• (f) to enforce our Terms of Service;
• (g) to protect personal safety and the rights, property or safety of others;
• (h) for identification, verification, due diligence or know your customer purposes;
• (l) to allow other users to interact connect with you;
• (o) for marketing and advertising;
• (t) to prevent or investigate any actual or suspected violations of our Terms of Service, fraud, unlawful activity, omission or misconduct.

8. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

8.1 In conducting our business, we will/may need to disclose your personal data to our third party service providers, agents and/or our affiliates or related corporations.

8.7 Notwithstanding anything set forth herein, Sellers shall comply with all applicable Privacy Laws and, in respect of any buyer’s personal data received from Brand Auction:

• (i) are not permitted to use such buyer’s personal data except as reasonably necessary;
• (ii) should refrain from contacting buyers using such information outside of the Brand Auction platform;
• (iii) MUST ensure Shipping only to PayPal, Stripe, Bank Transfer payer name/address unless approved in writing by PayPal, Stripe;
• (iv) shall employ sufficient security measures to protect each Brand Auction user’s personal data.

11. DISCLAIMER REGARDING SECURITY

11.1 WE DO NOT GUARANTEE THE SECURITY OF PERSONAL DATA AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU PROVIDE ON THIRD PARTY SITES. We do implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal data that is in our possession or under our control.

14. CONTACT US

14.1 If you have any questions or concerns about our privacy practices or your dealings with the Services, please do not hesitate to contact: admin@brandauctionjp.com

14.2 If you have any complaint or grievance regarding how we are handling your personal data:

E-mail: dpo.admin@brandauctionjp.com (Attention: Personal Data Protection Officer)

Legal Notices: legal.admin@brandauctionjp.com (Attention: General Counsel)