Introduction and General Terms
Wilsons Auctions is a limited company (NI011967) which operates from 22 Mallusk Road, Newtownabbey, BT36 4PP. We provide auction & valuations services throughout the UK & Ireland.
In order to comply with our responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulations, we have an obligation to ensure we are clear with how your data is handled while in our possession.
This policy provides details on what information and data we collect from our clients in relation to our business activities, why we need it, what we do with it, what we won’t do with it and your rights in relation to our processing of this information.
As a data controller and data processor Wilsons Auctions is committed to protecting your personal information when you are using Wilsons Auctions services. This Cookies Policy relates to our use of any personal information we collect from you via the following online services:
• Company website that links to this Cookies Policy;
• social media;
It also relates to our use of any personal information you provide to us by registration form, phone, SMS, email, in letters and other correspondence and in person.
In order to provide you with the full range of auction services, we sometimes need to collect information about you.
This Cookies Policy explains the following:
• the use of cookies on Wilsons Auctions websites.
Wilsons Auctions is committed to safeguarding your personal information. Whenever you provide such information, we are legally obliged to use your information in line with all applicable laws concerning the protection of personal information, including the Data Protection Act (these laws are referred to collectively in this Cookies Policy as the "data protection laws") and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). No website can be completely secure; if you have any concerns that your Wilsons Auctions account could have been compromised e.g. someone could have discovered your password, please get in touch straight away at dpo@wilsonsauctions.com
Wilsons Auctions websites contain hyperlinks to websites owned and operated by third parties. These third party websites have their own privacy policies, and are also likely to use cookies, and we therefore urge you to review them. They will govern the use of personal information you submit when visiting these websites, which may also be collected by cookies. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the privacy practices of such third party websites and your use of such websites is at your own risk.
Cookies
Like many websites we use cookies to store and then retrieve information on your computer when you visit. This information is used to make the site work as you expect it to. It is not personally identifiable to you, but it can be used to give you a more personalised web experience.
Some of the information stored is put there by other companies whose software we have added to the site, and this can also impact your experience of other websites you may visit after leaving ours.
If you continue to use this site without taking action to prevent the storage of this information, you are effectively agreeing to this use.
If you want to learn more about the general uses of cookies, including how to stop them being stored by your computer, please visit Cookiepedia - all about cookies .
Below is a list of the different types of cookies used on this site, and an explanation of what they are used for. If you would like any more information, please get in touch at dpo@wilsonsauctions.com
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Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as logging in or filling in forms.
You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not function. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
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Performance Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.
All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.
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Functionality Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.
- Advertising cookies: These cookies are used to serve advertising that is more relevant to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.
Other information collected from web browsers
Your web browser may also provide Wilsons Auctions and our IT contractors with information about your device, such as an IP address and details about the browser that you are using. We use information provided by your browser or by the link that you have clicked to understand the webpage that directed you to Wilsons Auctions and this may be captured by performance cookies.
We use cookies to:
- Personalize your experience on our website
- Improve the performance of our website
- Measure and analyze website traffic
- Deliver targeted advertising
Do we share cookies with third-party companies?
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. However, we do use third-party services to help us with our website, such as Google Analytics and YouTube. These third-party companies may use cookies and other technologies to collect information about your activity on our website.
How can you control cookies?
You can control the use of cookies on your computer by adjusting your browser settings. You can choose to block all cookies, or to allow only certain types of cookies.
Most browsers also provide you with a way to view the cookies that are currently stored on your computer and to delete them.
The cookies we use are:
- Essential cookies: __cfduid, __cfruid, __RequestVerificationToken
- Analytics cookies: _ga, _gat, _gid
- Functional cookies: _hjIncludedInSample, _hjAbsoluteSessionPath, _hjFirstSeen, _hjIncludedInPageviewSample
- Advertising cookies: _fbp, fr, datr, uid, reg_fb_gate, reg_fb_ref
Apps & Devices
When you download or use Wilsons Auctions Livebid app on your mobile device, information may be accessed from or stored to your device. Most often this is used in a similar way to a web browser cookie, such as by enabling the app to ‘remember’ you or provide you with the content you have requested.
Your web browser or device may also provide Wilsons Auctions and our IT contractors with information about your device, such as a device identifier or IP address. Device identifiers may be collected automatically, such as the device ID, IP address, MAC address, IMEI number and app ID (a unique identifier relating to the particular copy of the app you are running).
When you sign in to a Wilsons Auctions app, your sign-in details may be stored securely on the device you are using, so you can access the app on the same device without needing to enter your sign-in details again.
Contacting Wilsons Auctions about this Cookies Policy
If you any questions or comments about this Cookies Policy please contact:
The Data Protection Officer
Wilsons Auctions, 6 Kilwinning Road, Dalry, KA24 4LG
(Email: dpo@wilsonsauctions.com)
This cookie Policy may be updated from time to time so you may wish to check it each time you submit personal information to Wilsons Auctions. The date of the most recent revisions will appear on this page. If you do not agree to these changes, please do not continue to use Wilsons Auctions websites to submit personal information. You can also delete your account at any time by geting in touch with Wilsons Auctions.
Page Updated December 2023
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