Privacy Policy

📜 Privacy Policy – Démodé Antiques

Welcome to Démodé Antiques. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website www.demodeantiques.com and participate in our auctions.

1. Information We Collect

When you use our website, we may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identification Information – Name, email address, phone number, and billing/shipping address.
• Payment Information – If you make a purchase or bid, we may collect payment details. However, payment processing is handled through secure third-party payment gateways, and we do not store your financial information.
• Account Verification Details – If you register for an auction, we may require additional verification, such as a copy of your ID or a security deposit.
• Technical Information – IP address, browser type, and other analytics data to improve website functionality and user experience.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected to:

• Facilitate auction participation and complete transactions.
• Verify bidder identities to prevent fraud and unauthorized bidding.
• Process payments and deliveries for auctioned items.
• Communicate updates regarding auctions, offers, and promotions.
• Improve website performance through analytics and user behavior insights.

3. Sharing & Disclosure of Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information in the following cases:

• Delivery Services: To facilitate shipping, we share necessary details (name, address, phone number) with third-party delivery companies.
• Payment Processing: Your payment details are handled by secure third-party payment gateways that comply with data protection regulations.
• Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, legal processes, or to protect our rights.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, while we strive to protect your personal information, no online transaction or data storage can be guaranteed 100% secure.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences in your browser settings.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You have the right to:

• Access, update, or request deletion of your personal data.
• Withdraw consent for marketing communications at any time.
• Request details on how we process and store your information.

For any data-related requests, please contact us at auction@demodeantiques.com.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Your continued use of our website signifies acceptance of these changes.

8. Contact Us

For any privacy-related inquiries, you can contact us at:

📧 Email: auction@demodeantiques.com
📞 Phone: +961 71 239 471
🌍 Website: www.demodeantiques.com

By using our website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. Thank you for trusting Démodé Antiques!