Privacy Policy

We collect information you provide directly to us, including:

• Account information: name, email address, phone number, and password (stored as a salted hash, never in plaintext);
• Profile details: address, city, state, ZIP code, and dealer license number (optional);
• Bidding activity: bids you place, vehicles you watch, auctions you win, and invoices issued to you;
• Communications: messages you send us through the contact form;
• Usage data: IP address, browser type, and pages visited, collected automatically when you use our Services.

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and manage your account;
• Process bids and notify winning bidders;
• Generate and deliver invoices;
• Send notifications about auctions, outbids, and account activity;
• Respond to your support inquiries;
• Process payments and complete title transfers;
• Detect, prevent, and address fraud or prohibited conduct;
• Comply with legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

We use a signed cookie to maintain your authenticated session after login. This cookie is essential to the functioning of the Services and cannot be disabled if you wish to bid.

We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Analytics, if used, is configured to minimize personal data collection.

We share your personal information only in the following circumstances:

• Payment processors: as needed to complete payment for won auctions;
• Title & registration services: to complete title transfers as required by the New York DMV;
• Legal compliance: when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety;
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, subject to confidentiality protections.

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect your personal information. Passwords are stored as salted hashes using industry-standard algorithms. All traffic between your browser and our servers is encrypted using TLS.

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, but we strive to protect your information using commercially acceptable means.

Subject to applicable law, you have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you;
• Correct: update or correct inaccurate information in your account settings;
• Delete: request deletion of your account and associated personal information, subject to our record-keeping obligations;
• Opt out: unsubscribe from non-essential communications at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@flashautosales.com.

Our Services integrate with the following third-party services, which may collect limited information when you use the Services:

• Google Maps: for displaying our location on the Contact page. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy;
• Payment processors: used to complete transactions. Your payment card data is handled directly by the processor and is never stored on our servers.

The Services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us so we can promptly delete it.

You must be at least 18 years of age to register and place bids.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information can be directed to:

Flash Auto Sales

1450 Auction Way, Queens, NY 11373

Phone: (212) 555-0199

Email: info@flashautosales.com