Effective Date: April 22, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026
1. Introduction
World of Closeouts (“we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect through worldofcloseouts.com, how we use it, and how we protect it.
By using our website, creating an account, placing bids, making purchases, or contacting us, you agree to this Privacy Policy.
2. Information We Collect
You may visit our website without giving us personal information. However, if you create an account, place a bid, make a purchase, or contact us, we may collect information such as:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Billing and shipping address
- Account details
- Bid and order information
- Messages or requests you send to us
We may also collect basic technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and website activity through cookies and similar tools.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use your information only to operate and improve our website and services, including to:
- Create and manage your account
- Process bids, purchases, and customer requests
- Communicate with you about your account or orders
- Respond to questions or support requests
- Maintain website security and prevent fraud
- Improve the performance and usability of our website
- Comply with legal obligations
4. No Selling or Sharing of Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.
We do not share your personal information with outside parties for marketing, advertising, or promotional purposes.
We will only disclose personal information if:
- required by law
- necessary to protect our legal rights
- necessary to protect the security of our website
- you specifically request or authorize us to do so
5. Cookies
Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience, remember your preferences, and help us understand how visitors use the site.
You can choose to disable cookies in your browser settings, although some parts of the website may not work properly if you do.
6. Security
We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to help protect your personal information. However, no website or internet transmission can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
7. Access and Corrections
If you would like to review, update, or correct your personal information, please contact us using the contact details below.
8. Retention of Information
We keep personal information only as long as reasonably necessary to provide our services, maintain business records, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations.
9. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party websites.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated effective date.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us: