This Privacy Policy explains how Preziosi Auctions UG (“PREZIOSI Auctions”, “we”, “us” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, discloses and protects personal data when you:
1. visit or use the PREZIOSI Auctions website or platform (“Platform”);
2. create or use a Buyer or Seller account;
3. register for online-only auctions;
4. place bids or purchase items;
5. submit items for sale;
6. register as a professional Third-Party Seller or private Seller;
7. communicate with us;
8. request customer support;
9. subscribe to newsletters or marketing communications;
10. submit reviews, reports or other content;
11. use payment, delivery, authentication or collection services.
This Privacy Policy applies to personal data processed by PREZIOSI Auctions as data controller, unless another entity is expressly identified as controller for a particular processing activity.
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2. DATA CONTROLLER
The controller responsible for processing your personal data is:
Preziosi Auctions UG
Dammer Straße 131
41066 Mönchengladbach
Germany
E-mail: [●]
Website: Preziosi-Auctions.com
Where required by applicable law, PREZIOSI Auctions may appoint a data protection officer or other privacy contact. Any relevant contact details will be published on the Platform.
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3. PERSONAL DATA WE COLLECT
Depending on how you use the Platform, we may collect the following categories of personal data.
3.1 Identification and Contact Data
This may include:
* name;
* username;
* postal address;
* billing address;
* delivery address;
* e-mail address;
* telephone number;
* date of birth, where required;
* nationality, where required;
* identity-document details.
Payment-card details may be processed directly by external payment-service providers. Unless expressly stated otherwise, PREZIOSI Auctions does not store complete payment-card numbers.
* e-mails;
* telephone communications;
* messages sent through the Platform;
* customer-service requests;
* complaints;
* dispute information;
* documents submitted in connection with a transaction;
* recordings, where legally permitted and appropriately notified.
3.7 Verification, Compliance and Risk Data
Where required or permitted by law, we may process:
We may use cookies, pixels, local storage and similar technologies for:
* essential Platform functionality;
* account authentication;
* security;
* preferences;
* analytics;
* performance measurement;
* marketing, where permitted and consent has been obtained where required.
Further information is provided in our Cookie Policy.
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4. SOURCES OF PERSONAL DATA
We may obtain personal data:
* directly from you;
* when you create an account;
* when you place a bid or purchase an item;
* when you submit an item for sale;
* from a Third-Party Seller or Buyer involved in a transaction;
* from payment-service providers;
* from delivery and logistics providers;
* from identity-verification providers;
* from fraud-prevention and compliance providers;
* from public registers and official databases;
* from business partners;
* automatically through your use of the Platform;
* from publicly available sources.
You should only provide personal data relating to another person where you are authorised to do so and where the disclosure is lawful.
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5. PURPOSES OF PROCESSING
We process personal data for the following purposes.
* register users for auctions;
* process bids;
* identify winning bidders;
* facilitate purchases;
* connect Buyers and Sellers;
* process orders;
* issue invoices;
* arrange delivery or collection;
* administer returns and refunds;
* manage Seller payouts.
5.3 Seller Registration and Verification
We use personal data to:
* assess Seller applications;
* verify identity and business information;
* determine Seller status;
* comply with trader-traceability obligations;
* verify beneficial ownership;
* assess the legality and reliability of listings;
* maintain Seller records.
5.4 Payments and Financial Administration
We use personal data to:
* process payments;
* verify payment status;
* administer refunds;
* process chargebacks;
* calculate commissions and fees;
* make Seller payouts;
* prevent payment fraud;
* maintain accounting records.
5.5 Authentication and Product Services
We may use personal data to:
* arrange item inspections;
* coordinate authentication;
* obtain laboratory reports;
* manage consignments;
* document provenance;
* communicate with experts, laboratories and service providers.
5.6 Customer Service and Dispute Management
We use personal data to:
* respond to enquiries;
* investigate complaints;
* manage disputes;
* communicate with Buyers and Sellers;
* provide technical support;
* enforce contractual rights;
* protect users and the Platform.
* comply with legal obligations;
* respond to lawful requests from authorities;
* comply with tax and accounting requirements;
* comply with anti-money-laundering obligations;
* comply with sanctions and export-control requirements;
* comply with consumer-protection and marketplace legislation;
* establish, exercise or defend legal claims.
5.9 Platform Improvement and Analytics
Subject to applicable law, we may use technical and usage data to:
* analyse Platform performance;
* improve functionality;
* understand user behaviour;
* identify errors;
* develop new services;
* measure the effectiveness of communications;
* maintain operational security.
5.10 Marketing
Where permitted by law, we may use personal data to send:
You may withdraw consent or opt out of marketing communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link or contacting us.
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6. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING
Depending on the circumstances, we process personal data on the following legal bases under the GDPR and applicable German data-protection law.
6.1 Performance of a Contract
Processing is necessary to:
* create and operate an account;
* process bids and purchases;
* facilitate Marketplace transactions;
* arrange delivery or collection;
* process payments and refunds;
* administer Seller services;
* provide customer support connected with a transaction.
6.2 Legal Obligation
Processing is necessary to comply with legal obligations, including:
* accounting and tax requirements;
* anti-money-laundering obligations;
* identity and trader verification;
* consumer-protection requirements;
* sanctions and export-control rules;
* lawful requests from authorities.
6.3 Legitimate Interests
Processing may be necessary for our legitimate interests, including:
* operating and improving the Platform;
* preventing fraud and abuse;
* protecting users and property;
* securing information systems;
* managing business relationships;
* enforcing contractual rights;
* defending legal claims;
* communicating service-related information.
We consider and balance our interests against your rights and freedoms before relying on this legal basis.
6.4 Consent
We rely on consent where required, including for certain:
* marketing communications;
* non-essential cookies;
* analytics technologies;
* personalised advertising;
* processing of special categories of personal data, where applicable.
You may withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
6.5 Establishment, Exercise or Defence of Legal Claims
We may process personal data where necessary to establish, exercise or defend legal claims or proceedings.
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7. SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF PERSONAL DATA
We do not generally seek to collect special categories of personal data.
If such data is provided to us, for example in correspondence or supporting documentation, we will process it only where permitted by applicable law and where necessary for a specific purpose.
Please do not provide sensitive personal data unless it is specifically requested or necessary.
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8. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL DATA
We may disclose personal data to the following categories of recipients.
8.1 Buyers and Sellers
Where necessary to complete a transaction, we may disclose limited information to the relevant Buyer or Seller, such as:
* name;
* contact details;
* delivery information;
* transaction information;
* Seller status;
* information required by law.
We disclose only information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose.
8.2 Service Providers
We may use service providers for:
* hosting;
* cloud storage;
* payment processing;
* identity verification;
* fraud prevention;
* AML and sanctions screening;
* customer support;
* e-mail delivery;
* analytics;
* website maintenance;
* IT security;
* shipping and logistics;
* insurance;
* authentication and laboratory services;
* accounting and legal services.
Service providers may process personal data only according to our instructions and applicable law.
Personal data may be disclosed in connection with:
* a merger;
* acquisition;
* restructuring;
* financing;
* sale of assets;
* insolvency proceedings;
* transfer of part of our business.
Any recipient will be required to handle personal data in accordance with applicable law.
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9. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
Some service providers may process personal data outside Germany or the European Economic Area.
Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will use an appropriate legal transfer mechanism, such as:
* an adequacy decision of the European Commission;
* Standard Contractual Clauses;
* approved binding corporate rules;
* another lawful safeguard under applicable data-protection law.
Information about relevant safeguards may be requested by contacting us.
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10. DATA RETENTION
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.
Retention periods depend on:
* the nature of the data;
* the purpose of processing;
* the duration of the contractual relationship;
* legal and regulatory requirements;
* accounting and tax obligations;
* limitation periods;
* the need to establish or defend legal claims;
* fraud-prevention and security requirements.
When personal data is no longer required, we will delete it, anonymise it or securely restrict access to it, unless continued retention is legally required.
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11. ACCOUNT DELETION
You may request deletion of your account by contacting us at [●].
Account deletion may not result in immediate deletion of all personal data where we are required or permitted to retain information for:
* legal compliance;
* accounting or tax purposes;
* fraud prevention;
* dispute management;
* enforcement of contractual rights;
* establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims.
After account deletion, certain information may remain in anonymised or aggregated form.
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12. DATA SECURITY
We use appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. You are responsible for keeping your account credentials confidential and must notify us promptly if you suspect unauthorised access.
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13. DATA BREACHES
If a personal-data breach occurs, we will assess the incident and take measures required by applicable law.
Where legally required, we will notify the competent supervisory authority and affected individuals.
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14. COOKIES AND SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES
The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies.
14.1 Essential Technologies
These are necessary for:
* account login;
* security;
* shopping and bidding functions;
* language and preference settings;
* session management.
14.2 Analytics Technologies
Where permitted, analytics technologies help us understand:
* how the Platform is used;
* which pages are visited;
* whether technical errors occur;
* how the Platform can be improved.
14.3 Marketing Technologies
Marketing technologies may be used to measure campaigns or provide relevant advertising where permitted by law and, where required, with your consent.
You can manage cookie preferences through the cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling essential cookies may affect Platform functionality.
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15. MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS
You may receive service-related communications necessary for your account or transactions.
Promotional communications will be sent only where permitted by applicable law.
You may unsubscribe from promotional communications at any time. Even after opting out, you may continue to receive non-promotional messages concerning:
We will not make decisions based solely on automated processing that produce legal effects or similarly significant effects concerning you unless permitted by law and appropriate safeguards are provided.
Where applicable, you may request human intervention, express your point of view and challenge a decision.
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17. MARKETPLACE AND SELLER INFORMATION
Where you act as a Buyer, certain Seller information may be displayed to you to comply with marketplace and consumer-protection requirements.
Where you act as a Seller, certain information may be disclosed to Buyers, authorities or service providers where necessary or legally required.
The information displayed will be limited to what is necessary for:
If you submit a review, report, message, photograph or other content, we may process:
* your account name;
* the content submitted;
* the date and time of submission;
* related transaction information;
* communications concerning the content.
Reviews and other public content may be displayed on the Platform. Do not include unnecessary personal data about yourself or other people.
We may retain records of reports and moderation decisions where necessary for legal compliance, security or dispute management.
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19. CHILDREN
The Platform is intended for adults and businesses.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children where prohibited by applicable law.
If you believe that a child has provided personal data to us, please contact us at E-Mail: arianahelling@yahoo.com . We will take appropriate steps to delete the information where legally required.
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20. YOUR DATA-PROTECTION RIGHTS
Subject to applicable law, you may have the following rights.
20.1 Right of Access
You may request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and obtain a copy of that data.
20.2 Right to Rectification
You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
20.3 Right to Erasure
You may request deletion of personal data where there is no lawful reason for continued processing.
20.4 Right to Restriction
You may request restriction of processing in certain circumstances.
20.5 Right to Data Portability
You may request receipt of personal data provided by you in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format, where applicable.
20.6 Right to Object
You may object to processing based on legitimate interests. You may object at any time to direct marketing.
20.7 Right to Withdraw Consent
Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
20.8 Rights Relating to Automated Decisions
Where applicable, you may request human intervention and challenge a decision based solely on automated processing.
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21. HOW TO EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS
To exercise your rights, contact:
Preziosi Auctions UG
Dammer Straße 131
41066 Mönchengladbach
Germany
E-mail:arianahelling@yahoo.com
We may request information necessary to verify your identity before responding.
We will normally respond within one month of receiving a valid request. This period may be extended where permitted by law, particularly for complex or numerous requests.
If we do not comply with your request, we will explain the reasons unless applicable law prevents us from doing so.
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22. RIGHT TO LODGE A COMPLAINT
You have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent data-protection supervisory authority.
In Germany, you may contact the supervisory authority responsible for the registered office of PREZIOSI Auctions. The competent authority may be:
Landesbeauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Kavalleriestraße 2–4
40213 Düsseldorf
Germany
Website: www.ldi.nrw.de
You may also contact another supervisory authority where permitted by applicable law, particularly in the country of your habitual residence, place of work or alleged infringement.
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23. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES
The Platform may contain links to third-party websites, payment services, social-media platforms or other external services.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties. Their own privacy policies apply to their processing activities.
You should review those policies before providing personal data.
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24. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect:
* changes in law;
* regulatory guidance;
* Platform functionality;
* business practices;
* service providers;
* security measures;
* processing activities.
The updated version will be published on the Platform with a revised effective date.
Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or request consent.
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25. CONTACT
For privacy-related questions, requests or complaints, contact:
Preziosi Auctions UG
Dammer Straße 131
41066 Mönchengladbach
Germany
* operate the Platform;
* manage Buyer and Seller accounts;
* process bids and purchases;
* facilitate Marketplace transactions;
* verify professional Sellers;
* process payments and payouts;
* arrange delivery and collection;
* prevent fraud and money laundering;
* comply with legal obligations;
* provide customer support;
* improve Platform security and performance;
* send marketing communications where permitted.
You may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data.