Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how AuctionBargain uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By using AuctionBargain, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner and your browser settings.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the site owners. Cookies may be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until they expire or you delete them).

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the AuctionBargain website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as account authentication, security, auction bidding, shopping cart management, and payment processing. The website cannot operate without these cookies, and they are always enabled.

Login and Session Cookies

Session cookies keep you logged in as you navigate the site, remember your language and currency preferences, and maintain your bidding session. These cookies are essential for account-based features and are deleted when you close your browser.

Auction and Bidding Cookies

Cookies that enable the auction system to function correctly, including tracking your active bids, remembering your watched items, and processing auction close events. These are essential for the auction marketplace to operate.

Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use AuctionBargain — which pages are most popular, how users navigate the site, and where improvements can be made. These cookies collect anonymous, aggregated data and do not identify you personally. You may opt out of analytics cookies through our cookie banner.

Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Where enabled, marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness. AuctionBargain does not currently serve third-party behavioural advertising on the platform. Marketing cookies are only set where you have opted in through our cookie banner.

Payment, Security, and Fraud Prevention Cookies

Cookies used to secure payment transactions, detect and prevent fraudulent activity, and maintain the integrity of the auction and payment systems. These cookies are essential for platform security and are always enabled.

Managing Cookies

Cookie banner: When you first visit AuctionBargain, a cookie banner appears allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, which will re-display the banner.

Browser settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can delete existing cookies, block new cookies, or set notifications when cookies are placed. Note that blocking essential cookies may prevent AuctionBargain from functioning correctly.

Do Not Track: Some browsers include a Do Not Track (DNT) feature. AuctionBargain does not currently respond to DNT signals in a standardised way.

Third-Party Cookies

Some AuctionBargain pages may include content or functionality from third-party providers, such as payment processors, embedded maps, or video players. These providers may set their own cookies under their own cookie policies. AuctionBargain does not control these third-party cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last updated.