Effective Date: May 2025
Devon Online Auctions (“we”, “our”, or “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy, along with our [Terms and Conditions], explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website: www.devononlineauctions.com.
By visiting our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
- Data Controller
For the purposes of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), the data controller is:
Devon Online Auctions
Email: info@devononlineauctions.com
- Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We collect personal information you provide directly to us when you:
- Register for an account
- Fill out forms
- Contact us via email, phone, or other methods
- Enter competitions or complete surveys
This may include:
- Name, address, phone number, and email
- Payment and financial information
- Personal descriptions or photographs
2.2 Information We Automatically Collect
When you visit our site, we may automatically collect:
- Technical data (IP address, browser type/version, time zone, device type)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions, error logs)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive personal data from:
- Our business partners and service providers
- Other websites we operate
- Advertising and analytics networks
- Credit reference agencies
- Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Improve your browsing experience
- Analyse site performance
- Deliver relevant advertising
You may disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect functionality. Some third-party advertisers may also set cookies; we do not control these.
[See our Cookie Policy for full details.]
- How We Use Your Information
We use your personal data to:
- Provide and manage our services
- Fulfil contractual obligations
- Contact you regarding similar services or updates
- With your consent, send marketing communications (you can opt out anytime)
- Perform analytics and improve user experience
- Deliver targeted advertising based on your usage
When data is received from third parties, we may combine it with existing data for the above purposes.
- Sharing Your Data
We may share your data with:
- Subsidiaries or parent companies
- Business partners, suppliers, and subcontractors
- Advertisers (only anonymised or aggregated data unless explicitly agreed)
- Analytics and search engine providers
- Credit reference agencies
We may also disclose data:
- During mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales
- To comply with legal obligations or enforce terms
- To prevent fraud or reduce credit risk
- Data Storage and Security
- Data may be transferred and stored outside the UK/EEA with appropriate safeguards.
- All personal data is stored on secure servers.
- Payment transactions are encrypted.
- If a password is set, you are responsible for keeping it confidential.
While we implement industry-standard security measures, internet data transmission is not completely secure, and any transmission is at your own risk.
- Your Rights
Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Request correction or updates
- Withdraw consent to marketing
- Request deletion or restrict processing under certain conditions
To exercise these rights, contact us at: info@devononlineauctions.com
- Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to external websites. These websites have their own privacy policies. We do not accept responsibility for their content or practices.
- Policy Updates
We may update this policy occasionally. Changes will be posted on this page, and we may notify you via email if appropriate.
- Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
📧 Email: info@devononlineauctions.com
📍 Address: Devon Online Auctions, Unit 1, Allotment Park Beachlea Industrial Estate Winkleigh, Devon EX19 8DH United Kingdom
