Privacy Policy

YTT Estate Sales ("we," "our," or "us") operates the online auction platform at yttauction.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.

Information We Collect

Account Information

When you register for an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Phone number (optional, for SMS notifications)
• Password (encrypted)

Auction Activity

We collect information about your auction activity, including:

• Bids placed
• Items won
• Payment history
• Pickup records

Automatically Collected Information

We may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information for security and analytics purposes.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Process your bids and auction participation
• Send order confirmations and payment receipts
• Notify you about auction results (winning bids, outbid alerts)
• Send payment reminders and pickup information
• Communicate important updates about your account
• Prevent fraud and maintain security

SMS/Text Message Communications

By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box during registration at yttauction.com, you expressly consent to receive transactional SMS/text messages from YTT Estate Sales. These messages may include:

• Auction winning notifications
• Payment due reminders
• Pickup schedule information
• Bid cancellation updates
• Important account alerts

Message frequency: Message frequency varies based on your auction activity. Typically 1-5 messages per auction you participate in.

Opting out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe immediately. You will receive one confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent. You may also opt out at any time by updating your account settings or contacting us at info@yttestatesales.com or calling (925) 215-1259. Reply HELP for assistance.

Message and data rates: Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.

Data sharing: We do not sell or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes. Your phone number is only used to send the transactional messages described above.

Email Communications

We send transactional emails related to your auction activity, including bid confirmations, winning notifications, payment receipts, and pickup details. These are necessary for the operation of your account and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an active account.

Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:

• Twilio: For SMS/text message delivery
• PayPal: For payment processing
• Backblaze: For secure image storage
• Cloudflare: For website security and performance

These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encrypted password storage
• Secure HTTPS connections
• Access controls and authentication

Data Retention

We retain your account information as long as your account is active. Auction and transaction records are kept for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your account
• Opt out of SMS notifications

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us:

• Email: info@yttestatesales.com
• Phone: (925) 215-1259
• Website: yttauction.com

Last updated: April 2026