PRIVACY POLICY
Effective Date: September 19, 2026
Homes.bid (the "Website") is owned and operated by Bid Sales Technologies Corporation, a Texas corporation doing business as Homes.bid ("we," "us," or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our bidding software platform.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked with you ("Personal Information"). This includes:
- Registration Information: Name, email address, physical address, phone number, and account credentials.
- Professional Credentials: For users registering as state-licensed real estate agents, we collect real estate license numbers, licensing state, and verification status.
- Financial and Verification Information: For bidders who are not state-licensed real estate agents, we collect credit card, bank account, or other financial payment authorization details to process upfront deposit authorizations.
- Transaction Data: Information regarding the bids you place, auction history, and software usage analytics.
- Device and Usage Data: IP addresses, browser types, operating systems, pages viewed, and the dates/times of your visits.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for the following business purposes:
- To provide, maintain, and optimize our online bidding software platform.
- To verify the credentials of state-licensed real estate agents.
- To process upfront deposit authorizations to prevent spam, fraudulent bidding, and unauthorized access.
- To calculate and facilitate the collection of the Buyer's Premium fee.
- To communicate with you regarding updates, security alerts, and support messages.
- To comply with legal obligations, enforce our Terms of Use, and prevent fraudulent activity.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell your personal data. We may share your information only under the following circumstances:
- With Third-Party Service Providers: We use secure third-party payment processors and identity verification services to handle deposit authorizations and financial transactions.
- With Auction Parties: Necessary transaction information may be shared with sellers, closing attorneys, title companies, or escrow agents to facilitate the completion of a transaction resulting from a successful bid.
- For Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required to do so by Texas or federal law, or in response to valid subpoenas, court orders, or government regulations.
4. Data Security
We implement robust technical and organizational security measures, including encryption protocols, to protect your personal and financial information. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account login information.
5. State-Specific Disclosures (Texas Residents)
In accordance with the Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA), Texas residents have specific rights regarding their personal data, including the right to confirm processing, access, correct, delete, or obtain a digital copy of their data. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the address provided below.
6. Contact Information
For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Bid Sales Technologies Corporation d/b/a Homes.bid
Email: legal@homes.bid
Mailing Address: 2121 W. Airport Freeway, Suite 540, Irving, TX 75062 USA