Privacy Policy

Last updated: September 5, 2025

This Privacy Policy describes our policies and procedures on the collection, use, and disclosure of your information when you use our website. It also informs you about your privacy rights and how applicable laws protect you.

We use your personal data to provide and improve our services. By using the website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Interpretation and Definitions

Interpretation

Words with capitalized initial letters have specific meanings defined below. These definitions apply regardless of whether the terms appear in singular or plural.

Definitions

Account: A unique account created for you to access our services.
Company (“we,” “us,” or “our”): Kies Auctioneers, 12999 County Rd. 25A, Anna, OH 45302.
Cookies: Small files placed on your device that store information about your browsing activity.
Country: United States.
Device: Any device that can access the website such as a computer, smartphone, or tablet.
Personal Data: Any information that relates to an identified or identifiable individual.
Service: The website operated by Kies Auctioneers.
Service Provider: A third party that processes data on behalf of the Company.
Usage Data: Data collected automatically when using the website.
Website: Kies Auctioneers’s website, accessible at [kies2.yellowwoodwebdesign.com].
You: The individual using the website, or the legal entity on whose behalf such individual is using the website.

Collecting and Using Your Personal Data

Types of Data Collected

Personal Data

We may collect personally identifiable information, including but not limited to:

Name
Email address
Phone number
City, State, ZIP code
Any other information voluntarily submitted through contact forms

This information may be collected through forms on our website, including Contact Us and Email List Sign-up.

Usage Data

We collect Usage Data automatically when you use our website. This may include:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Time spent on pages
Device identifiers and diagnostic data

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to track website activity and store information. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, though this may affect certain features of the website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality.
Preference Cookies: Store user preferences.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand website performance and visitor behavior.

Use of Your Personal Data

We use the data we collect for the following purposes:

To provide and maintain our website and services
To respond to inquiries or requests submitted via website forms
To provide equipment valuation and related auction services
To manage your email list subscription and send relevant updates
To notify you about upcoming auctions, listings, or service-related news
To analyze website traffic and improve functionality
To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell or rent personal data to third parties.

Email Communications & Mailing List

By joining our email list, you agree to receive occasional emails about:

Upcoming auctions
Real estate listings
Company news and service updates

You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any email or by contacting us directly at tkiesauctioneer@gmail.com. We use email list services that comply with applicable privacy laws and do not share your contact information outside of those platforms.

Retention of Your Personal Data

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Usage data is typically retained for a shorter period unless required for analytics or security purposes.

Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

Access the personal data we hold about you
Request correction or deletion of your data
Object to our use of your data under certain circumstances
Request a copy of your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, please contact us at tkiesauctioneer@gmail.com.

Data Transfers

Your information may be stored or processed in jurisdictions outside your own. We take reasonable steps to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Security of Your Personal Data

We implement industry-standard safeguards to protect your data, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We strive to protect your personal data, but cannot guarantee absolute security.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. If we learn that a child has submitted personal information without parental consent, we will delete that information promptly.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as external auction platforms or real estate listings). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. Please review this policy periodically for any changes.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us at:

Kies Auctioneers
12999 County Rd. 25A
Anna, OH 45302
Email: tkiesauctioneer@gmail.com