Privacy Policy

4MORE Inc. ("4MORE", "we", "us", or "our") operates the Bid4more website and related auction services. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, participate in our auctions, or interact with our services. This policy is designed to comply with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Canadian privacy legislation.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity Information: your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address when you contact us, sign up for notifications, or participate in auctions through HiBid.
• Auction Information: bidding history, invoice records, pickup details, and communication related to your auction activity. Note that bidding data is primarily collected and managed by HiBid under their own privacy policy.
• Payment Information: payment details are processed securely through HiBid and their payment processor. Bid4more does not directly store credit card numbers.
• Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages visited, and referral URLs collected automatically when you browse our site.
• Communications: information you provide when you contact us, subscribe to our email notifications, or submit a consignment inquiry.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the personal information we collect for the following purposes:

• To facilitate your participation in auctions, including communicating pickup schedules and invoice details.
• To send you email notifications about new auctions, closing reminders, and important updates (you may opt out at any time).
• To respond to your inquiries, consignment requests, and customer service communications.
• To improve our website, auction processes, and services through analytics and research.
• To detect and prevent fraud, unauthorized transactions, and other illegal activities.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms of service.

3. Third-Party Services & HiBid

Our auctions are conducted through HiBid (hibid.com), a third-party auction platform. When you register on HiBid and participate in our auctions, your information is also subject to HiBid's privacy policy and terms of service. We encourage you to review HiBid's privacy policy for details on how they handle your data.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service Providers: we share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist with email communications, analytics, and website hosting. These providers are contractually bound to protect your data.
• Legal Requirements: we may disclose information when required by law, regulation, court order, or governmental request.
• Business Transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
• With Your Consent: we may share information for other purposes with your explicit consent.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit, secure server infrastructure, and restricted access controls. Payment processing is handled by HiBid and their certified payment processor. While we take reasonable precautions, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and personalize content. Types of cookies we use include:

• Essential Cookies: required for basic site functionality such as navigation and form submissions.
• Analytics Cookies: help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Marketing Cookies: used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Your Rights

Under PIPEDA, you have the right to:

• Access: request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Withdrawal of Consent: withdraw your consent for us to process your personal information, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• Complaint: file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada if you believe your privacy rights have been violated.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. Auction-related records may be retained for up to 7 years for tax and legal compliance purposes. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to our legal retention obligations.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact our Privacy Officer:

We reserve the right to update this Privacy Policy at any time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.