Privacy Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Introduction
Property in Auction ("we", "us", "our" or "Company") respects the privacy of our users ("user" or "you"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website.
2. Information We Collect
Personal Data
We collect information you voluntarily provide, such as name, email address, phone number, and property preferences when you create an account, sign up for alerts, or contact us.
Automatic Data
When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including IP address, browser type, pages visited, and time spent on pages.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website. Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us understand how you use our site.
Types of Cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (always active)
- Analytical Cookies: Help us understand user behavior and improve our services
- Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver personalized content and advertisements
You can control cookie preferences through our Cookie Notification banner or your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for:
- Providing and maintaining our services
- Creating and managing your account
- Sending property alerts and notifications
- Analyzing website usage and improving our services
- Personalizing your experience
- Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
- Complying with legal obligations
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process your personal data on the following legal bases: your consent, contract performance, legal compliance, and our legitimate interests in operating our website and providing quality services.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist us in operating our website
- Legal authorities when required by law
- Business partners (only with your consent)
7. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is completely secure.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You can request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal requirements.
9. Your Rights
Under UK and EU privacy laws, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your data
- Object to processing of your data
- Request data portability
- Withdraw consent at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@propertyinauction.com
10. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies before providing any information.
11. Children's Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover we have collected information from a child, we will delete it promptly.
12. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website with an updated "Last updated" date.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at privacy@propertyinauction.com or visit our website.