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.bidlive Privacy Policy | GDPR & CCPA Compliant | Blockchain Domain Data Protection
GDPR, CCPA & WEB3 COMPLIANT

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is our priority. We're committed to transparency about how we handle your data.

Effective Date: January 1, 2025 | Last Updated: January 1, 2025

Table of Contents

1. Introduction & Scope 2. Information We Collect 3. How We Use Your Information 4. How We Share Your Information 5. Data Security & Protection 6. Data Retention 7. Cookies & Tracking 8. Your Privacy Rights 9. International Data Transfers 10. Children's Privacy 11. Third-Party Links 12. Blockchain Transparency 13. Marketing Communications 14. Changes to Policy 15. Data Breach Notification 16. Freename.com Data Collection 17. Data Sharing with Freename 18. Your Rights & Freename 19. Freename Data Breaches Contact Us

1. Introduction & Scope

Welcome to .bidlive's Privacy Policy. This policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and share your personal information when you use our Website, explore auction domain offerings, or interact with our blockchain-based services.

Who We Are

.bidlive ("we," "us," or "our") is a provider of Web3-enabled top-level domain services specifically designed for auction houses, bidding platforms, real estate auctions, NFT marketplaces, and live sales businesses. We are committed to protecting your privacy while delivering cutting-edge blockchain domain solutions.

Your Privacy Rights

We comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable data protection laws. You have rights regarding your personal data, which we detail below.

By using .bidlive, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

A. Personal Information You Provide:

  • Account Information: Name, email address, username
  • KYC/Identity Verification: Government ID, passport, proof of address (when required by Freename)
  • Payment Information: Cryptocurrency wallet addresses, transaction hashes
  • Communication Data: Support tickets, emails, chat messages
  • Profile Data: Preferences, settings, account history

B. Automatically Collected Information:

  • Device Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources
  • Cookies & Tracking: Session cookies, analytics cookies, preference cookies
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location (via IP address)

C. Blockchain & Web3 Data:

  • Public Blockchain Data: Wallet addresses, transaction history, .bidlive domain ownership records
  • Smart Contract Interactions: On-chain activity, gas fees, timestamps
  • NFT Metadata: Token IDs, ownership transfers, marketplace activity

Important:

Blockchain data is publicly visible and immutable. We cannot delete or modify on-chain information.

CRITICAL PRIVACY NOTICE

Third-Party Data Collection

Your transaction data will be collected and processed by Freename.com

16. Freename.com Data Collection & Processing

IMPORTANT: .bidlive Does NOT Process Your Transaction Data

Because .bidlive is a referral/pass-through platform, we do NOT collect, process, or store your payment information, blockchain transaction data, or KYC/identity verification documents.

What .bidlive Collects:

  • Pre-Purchase Only: Email (if you sign up), browsing behavior, cookies
  • We DO NOT Collect: Payment details, wallet addresses, KYC documents

What Freename.com Collects:

  • Personal Information: Name, email, phone, billing address
  • Payment Data: Wallet addresses, transaction details
  • KYC/Identity: Government ID, passport, proof of address
  • Blockchain Data: Wallet addresses, transaction hashes

FREENAME.COM'S PRIVACY POLICY GOVERNS HOW THEY COLLECT, USE, AND PROTECT YOUR TRANSACTION DATA.

We strongly recommend reading their privacy policy before proceeding with any purchase.

Review Freename's Privacy Policy

12. Blockchain Transparency & Public Data

CRITICAL NOTICE: Blockchain Data is Public and Permanent

Understanding Blockchain Privacy:

  • Public Ledger:

    All blockchain transactions are publicly visible on distributed networks

  • Immutable Records:

    On-chain data cannot be edited, deleted, or hidden

  • Wallet Addresses:

    Your wallet address and transaction history are permanently public

  • .bidlive Ownership:

    Domain ownership records are stored on-chain and viewable by anyone

Privacy Best Practices:

  • Consider using separate wallets for different purposes
  • Avoid linking personal information to your wallet address publicly
  • Understand that blockchain provides pseudonymity, not anonymity

8. Your Privacy Rights

GDPR Rights (European Users)

  • Right to Access
  • Right to Rectification
  • Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")
  • Right to Restriction
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Object
  • Right to Withdraw Consent

CCPA Rights (California Users)

  • Right to Know
  • Right to Delete
  • Right to Opt-Out
  • Right to Non-Discrimination

How to Exercise Your Rights:

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA)

Contact Our Privacy Team

General Privacy Inquiries

[email protected]

Data Subject Requests

[email protected]

Security Issues

[email protected]

Response Time: 30-45 business days

YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS

By using .bidlive, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy. We are committed to protecting your data and respecting your privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.