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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2024
Last Updated: February 11, 2026
Thiel Real Estate & Auctions (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates www.thielrealestateandauctions.com. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting personal information collected through our website, during our, or in the course of providing real estate and auction services.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal identification information from users in a variety of ways, including, but not limited to, when users visit our site, register for an auction, subscribe to a newsletter, fill out a form, or request an appraisal.
  • Information You Provide: Name, email address, mailing address, phone number, and financial information necessary for bidding.
  • Auction/Bidder Information: Information required for bidder registration, including to verify your identity (e.g., through third-party platforms like Hi-Bid).
  • Automatic Data Collection: We may automatically log information about your device, including IP address, browser type, and navigation paths, to improve our website functionality.
2. How We Use Information
We use the collected information for the following purposes:
  • To Operate Our Services: Providing real estate brokerage, property management, and auction services.
  • Transaction Processing: Processing bids, buyer’s fees, and sales tax.
  • Communication: Sending updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (if you have opted in).
  • Compliance & Security: To protect our rights, comply with legal requirements (such as FFL licensing), and prevent fraudulent activity.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent user personal identification information to others. We may share information with:
  • Service Providers: Third-party vendors that help us operate our website, conduct auctions, or manage client relationships.
  • Legal Requirements: When required to comply with law, such as responding to subpoenas or government authorities.
4. Cookies and Tracking
Our website may use “cookies” to enhance user experience. Users may choose to set their web browser to refuse cookies, but doing so may restrict the use of certain parts of the website.
5. Third-Party Websites
Our site may contain links to other sites (e.g., third-party bidding platforms). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these other sites.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate data collection, storage, and processing practices to protect against unauthorized access or disclosure of your information. However, no data transmission over the internet can be guaranteed as 100% secure.
7. Your Rights and Choices
  • Opt-Out: You may opt-out of marketing emails or SMS communications by following the instructions in the message (e.g., replying “STOP” to SMS).
  • Access/Correction: You may request to review, update, or delete your personal information by contacting us.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
Thiel Real Estate & Auctions has the discretion to update this privacy policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, the practices of this site, or your dealings with this site, please contact us at:

Thiel Real Estate & Auctions
920-849-2222
info@thielrealestateandauctions.com
www.thielrealestateandauctions.com