Privacy Policy

Last Updated: April 9, 2026

AI Alchemitects, Inc., operating EdmontonAuction.com ("we," "our," or "us"), is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) of Alberta and PIPEDA, Canada's federal privacy law.

1. Information We Collect

a. Personal Information:

  • Name and display name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • City and province
  • Billing and shipping address (if provided)
  • IP address and device/browser data

b. Usage Information:

  • Bidding activity and auction history
  • Listing creation and seller activity
  • Pages visited and time spent on the site
  • Referral source and clickstream data

c. Additional Information:

  • Seller application details (business name, inventory description, experience)
  • Dispute documentation and communications
  • Other information collected by consequence of usage of our Services

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Create and manage your account
  • Facilitate bidding, auctions, and the claim/pickup process
  • Process seller applications and manage seller profiles
  • Communicate with you about auctions, bids, wins, and account updates
  • Facilitate dispute resolution between buyers and sellers
  • Reveal limited contact information between buyers and sellers after a successful claim (display name and phone only; email addresses are never shared with other users)
  • Prevent fraud and ensure platform security
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Improve the Services

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share it with:

  • The other party in a completed auction transaction (display name and phone number only, for pickup coordination, revealed only after claim; email addresses are never shared)
  • Dispute mediators during the dispute resolution process
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to enforce our Terms of Use
  • Third-party service providers for email delivery, hosting, and analytics

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you logged in, remember preferences (such as theme selection), analyze site traffic, and deliver relevant content. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.

5. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored on secure servers located in Canada (Azure SQL Database, Azure App Service). We implement appropriate technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse, including encrypted connections, anti-XSRF tokens, and secure password hashing.

6. Your Rights

Under Alberta's PIPA and PIPEDA, you have the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Request correction of inaccurate information
  • Withdraw consent for non-essential data processing
  • Request deletion of your account and associated data

To exercise these rights, contact us at the email below.

7. Email Notification Preferences

You can manage your email notification preferences in your account settings. Optional notifications (outbid alerts, marketing emails) can be toggled on or off. Transactional emails related to auctions you have won and active disputes will always be sent regardless of preference settings.

8. Children's Privacy

EdmontonAuction.com is not intended for users under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

9. Third-Party Links

Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their policies before providing information.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will notify you via email or on the site. Continued use of the service indicates your acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

Email: info@edmontonauction.com

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