Budget Barn
Effective Date: May, 2025

Budget Barn (“Budget Barn,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our customers, bidders, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information obtained through our website, auctions, sales platforms, communications, and in-person transactions.

This policy is governed by applicable laws of the State of Tennessee and relevant United States federal laws.

By accessing or using our services, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described herein.

We may collect personal information including, but not limited to:

• Full name
   
• Email address
   
• Telephone number
   
• Billing and shipping address
   
• Payment information (processed by secure third-party providers)
   
• Auction bidder information and transaction history
   

• IP address
   
• Browser and device type
   
• Operating system
   
• Pages visited and interaction data
   
• Date, time, and referring URLs
   

Information may be collected when you:

• Register or bid through auction platforms
   
• Make a purchase or payment
   
• Subscribe to email or SMS notifications
   
• Contact us directly
   
• Visit or interact with our website or social media channels
   

Budget Barn uses collected information for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Processing auction bids, purchases, payments, and pickups
   
• Communicating transactional and service-related messages
   
• Sending promotional communications (where consent is provided)
   
• Improving operations, services, and customer experience
   
• Preventing fraud, misuse, or unauthorized activity
   
• Complying with tax, accounting, and legal obligations
   

By providing your phone number and opting in, you expressly consent to receive automated and/or manual text messages from Budget Barn, including auction notifications, reminders, promotional messages, and transactional updates.

• Consent is not a condition of purchase
   
• Message frequency may vary
   
• Message and data rates may apply
   

You may opt out of SMS communications at any time by replying STOP to any message. You may opt out of emails by using the unsubscribe link provided in each email.

We comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and related federal and state regulations.

Budget Barn does not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

We may share information only with trusted third parties as necessary to conduct business, including:

• Auction platforms (e.g., HiBid, Whatnot)
   
• Payment processors
   
• Shipping and logistics providers
   
• Email and SMS communication service providers
   
• Government or regulatory authorities when required by law
   

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your information.

We may use cookies, pixels, or similar technologies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and improve performance. Users may control cookie settings through their browser; however, disabling cookies may limit certain features.

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. While no system can guarantee absolute security, we take commercially reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, misuse, or disclosure.

Residents of Tennessee and other U.S. states may request to:

• Access personal information maintained by Budget Barn
   
• Correct inaccurate information
   
• Request deletion of information, subject to legal retention requirements
   

Requests may be submitted using the contact information below.

Budget Barn does not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 13. If such information is identified, it will be promptly removed.

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically. Any changes will be posted with a revised effective date. Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

For questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:

Budget Barn
📍 Tennessee, United States
📧 Email: [Insert Contact Email]