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Privacy Policy

Bidding Is Open (Retro Industries Inc)
Last updated: June 17, 2026

Bidding Is Open is operated by Retro Industries Inc ("we," "us," "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit biddingisopen.com, register to bid, or communicate with us.
 
Information we collect
 

  • You provide: name, email, phone number, billing/shipping details, and bidding activity when you register to bid, contact us, or participate in an auction.

  • Automatically: device/browser data, IP address, and usage data via cookies and similar technologies.
     

How we use your information
 

  • To create and manage your bidder account and process auction transactions.

  • To send you account, transaction, and auction-related communications.

  • With your consent, to send marketing and promotional messages (email and SMS).

  • To improve our website, services, and customer support, and to comply with legal obligations.
     

SMS / text messaging
 
When you opt in (for example, by checking the consent box on our Register to Bid or Contact forms, or by subscribing), you agree to receive recurring automated marketing and informational text messages (auction alerts, bidding updates, and promotions) from Bidding Is Open at the number you provide. Consent is not a condition of purchase. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out at any time, or HELP for help.
 
We do not share or sell your mobile phone number or SMS opt-in consent to any third parties or affiliates for their marketing or promotional purposes. Mobile information will not be shared with third parties for marketing/promotional purposes. We may share data with service providers strictly to help us deliver our own messages (e.g., our messaging platform), and only as needed to provide the service.
 
Cookies
 
We use cookies to operate the site, remember preferences, and measure performance. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
 
Data sharing
 
We share information only with: (a) service providers who help us operate (payment processors, messaging/email platforms, hosting), bound by confidentiality; (b) as required by law; or (c) in connection with a business transfer. We do not sell your personal information.
 
Data retention & security
 
We retain information as long as needed to provide services and meet legal obligations, and we use reasonable safeguards to protect it. No method of transmission is 100% secure.
 
Your choices & rights
 
You may access, update, or request deletion of your information, and opt out of marketing emails (unsubscribe link) or texts (reply STOP). Depending on your location, you may have additional rights (e.g., CCPA/GDPR); contact us to exercise them.
 
Children
 
Our services are not directed to anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
 
Contact us
 
Retro Industries Inc (Bidding Is Open)
217 Capitol Court, Ocoee, FL 34761
Email: help@biddingisopen.com
· Phone: (689) 500-9492
 
Changes
 
We may update this policy; the "Last updated" date reflects the latest version.

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