1. Who we are

HorseBidder is an online platform for publishing advertisements for horses and related services.
HorseBidder acts as the data controller within the meaning of the GDPR.

Contact: via the website contact page.

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2. Personal data we process

We process only personal data necessary for the operation of the platform.

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Visitors:

• IP address

• Browser and device data

• Cookie data

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Registered users:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number

• Address

• Account data

• Advertisement content

• Subscription and billing data

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3. Purposes of processing

Personal data is processed for:

• creating and managing user accounts;

• publishing and managing advertisements;

• displaying contact details to logged-in users;

• communication between users;

• administration and billing;

• security, misuse prevention, and fraud detection;

• compliance with legal obligations.

Data is not used for other purposes.

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4. Legal basis

Personal data is processed based on:

• performance of a contract;

• legal obligations;

• legitimate interests;

• consent, where legally required.

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5. Visibility of data

• Seller contact details are not visible to visitors.

• Only registered and logged-in users can view contact details.

• Personal data is not publicly accessible.

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6. Data retention

• Account data is retained as long as the account is active.

• Administrative data is retained in accordance with legal requirements.

• Data is deleted or anonymized when no longer necessary.

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7. Data sharing

Personal data is:

• not sold;

• not shared with third parties unless necessary for the service or required by law.

Third-party service providers process data solely on behalf of HorseBidder.

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8. Security

HorseBidder implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, and unauthorized access.

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9. Data subject rights

Users have the right to:

• access;

• rectification;

• erasure;

• restriction of processing;

• data portability;

• objection to processing.

Requests can be submitted trough the contact page.

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