Privacy Policy & Legal Information

UK Bidding Room
Website: https://ukbiddingroom.co.uk
Last Updated: 12/02/2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to UK Bidding Room (“we”, “our”, “us”).
We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy.

This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information when you use our website and participate in our auctions.

We comply with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

🔒 Privacy Policy

2. Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect:

• Full name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Billing and delivery address

• Account login details

• Bidding history

• Payment information (processed securely via third-party providers)

• IP address and device/browser information

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Register your account

• Enable you to place bids

• Process payments

• Arrange delivery of items

• Provide customer support

• Send auction updates (if subscribed)

• Prevent fraud and ensure platform security

• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (UK GDPR)

We process your data under the following lawful bases:

• Performance of a contract (to allow you to bid and purchase items)

• Legitimate interests (fraud prevention, website improvement)

• Legal obligation (tax and regulatory compliance)

• Consent (for marketing communications)

5. Payment Information

Payments are processed securely via trusted third-party payment providers.
We do not store full credit or debit card details on our servers.

6. Data Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Payment processors

• Delivery and courier services

• Professional advisers (legal, accounting)

• Regulatory authorities where required

All third parties are required to respect the security of your personal data.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for:

• Account management

• Transaction records

• Legal and tax requirements

You may request deletion of your account, subject to legal obligations.

8. Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate data

• Request deletion

• Restrict or object to processing

• Withdraw consent

• Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

ICO Website: https://ico.org.uk

9. Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Improve website functionality

• Remember login sessions

• Analyse website traffic

• Enhance user experience

You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

⚖ Terms & Conditions of Use

10. Account Registration

By registering with UK Bidding Room, you agree to:

• Provide accurate and truthful information

• Maintain confidentiality of your login details

• Be legally capable of entering into binding contracts

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts where false information or misuse occurs.

11. Auction Process

• All bids are legally binding.

• The highest bid at auction close will be deemed the winning bid.

• We reserve the right to withdraw lots or refuse bids at our discretion.

• A buyer’s premium may apply (if applicable — insert your rate).

12. Payment Terms

• Payment must be completed within [insert timeframe, e.g., 48 hours] of auction close.

• Failure to complete payment may result in account suspension.

13. Delivery & Collection

• Buyers are responsible for collection or delivery arrangements unless otherwise stated.

• Risk passes to the buyer upon collection or dispatch.

14. Item Descriptions

We strive to ensure accuracy in descriptions and images.
However:

• All items are sold as seen.

• Condition reports are provided as guidance only.

• Buyers are encouraged to review items carefully before bidding.

15. Limitation of Liability

UK Bidding Room shall not be liable for:

• Loss of profits

• Indirect or consequential damages

• Website downtime or technical issues

Nothing in these terms limits liability where prohibited by law.

16. Intellectual Property

All website content, including images, text, branding, and design, is the property of UK Bidding Room and may not be reproduced without permission.

17. Governing Law

These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales.

Any disputes shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.