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This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal information when you use this website, contact us, donate an auction item, register interest in the fundraising auction, place a bid, or otherwise interact with us.

This website has been created to provide information about the fundraising auction for Artur Dąbrowski, display auction items, collect auction-related enquiries, and direct visitors to the official GoFundMe fundraiser.

1. Who we are

This website is managed by the volunteer organisers of the fundraising auction for Artur Dąbrowski.

The website has been created to provide information about the fundraising auction, display donated auction items, collect enquiries from supporters, receive information about donated auction items, manage auction-related contact, and direct visitors to the official GoFundMe fundraiser.

For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, “we”, “us” and “our” refer to the volunteer organisers managing this website and the auction-related enquiries received through it.

For questions about this Privacy Policy or how personal information is handled, please contact:

Fundraising auction organisers
Email: letshelpartur@gmail.com
Website: https://helpartur.com/

2. What personal information we collect

We may collect personal information when you use the website, contact us, submit a form, offer to donate an auction item, place a bid, or communicate with us by email, phone, WhatsApp, or another method.

Information you provide through contact forms

When you contact us through the website, we may collect:

  • your name;
  • email address;
  • phone number or WhatsApp number;
  • your message;
  • the reason for your enquiry;
  • any information you choose to include in your message.

Information you provide when donating an auction item

If you offer to donate an item for the auction, we may collect:

  • your name;
  • email address;
  • phone number or WhatsApp number;
  • item name;
  • item description;
  • estimated value;
  • item images;
  • business or sponsor name, if applicable;
  • website or social media links, if provided;
  • any additional details needed to organise the auction item.

Information you provide when placing a bid

If bidding is available through the website or through an online form, we may collect:

  • your name;
  • email address;
  • phone number or WhatsApp number;
  • bid amount;
  • auction item you are bidding on;
  • message or notes related to your bid;
  • date and time of submission.

Technical information

When you visit the website, some technical information may be collected automatically, such as:

  • IP address;
  • browser type and version;
  • device type;
  • pages visited;
  • date and time of visit;
  • approximate location based on IP address;
  • referring website or link.

This information may be collected through website logs, analytics tools, security tools, spam protection tools, or cookies.

3. How we use your personal information

We may use personal information for the following purposes:

  • to respond to enquiries;
  • to manage auction item donations;
  • to contact item donors, sponsors, bidders, or supporters;
  • to display auction item information on the website;
  • to manage bidding enquiries or bid submissions;
  • to provide updates about the auction event;
  • to organise collection, delivery, or fulfilment of auction items where needed;
  • to improve the website and user experience;
  • to protect the website from spam, abuse, fraud, or security issues;
  • to keep appropriate records relating to the fundraising auction;
  • to direct visitors to the official GoFundMe fundraiser.

We will not sell your personal information.

4. Lawful basis for using your information

Depending on the situation, we may rely on one or more of the following lawful bases.

Consent

We may rely on your consent when you choose to submit information through a form, agree to be contacted, or agree for your donated auction item or sponsor information to be displayed on the website.

You can withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Legitimate interests

We may use your information where it is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as running the fundraising auction, responding to enquiries, managing donated auction items, handling auction-related communication, preventing misuse of the website, and keeping basic records.

Contract or pre-contractual steps

If you place a bid, donate an item, offer a service, or agree to provide something for the auction, we may use your information to take steps connected with that arrangement.

Legal obligations

We may process information if required to comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, reporting, or safeguarding obligations.

5. Auction item and sponsor information displayed publicly

If you donate an auction item or sponsor the event, we may display relevant information publicly on the website, such as:

  • item name;
  • item description;
  • item image;
  • donor or sponsor name;
  • business name;
  • business website or social media link;
  • estimated value.

We will only display personal contact details publicly if this has been clearly agreed with you.

6. Bidding information

If bidding is available through the website, we may use the information you provide to:

  • record your bid;
  • contact you if your bid is successful;
  • verify your bid details;
  • arrange payment or collection where relevant;
  • manage any questions or disputes relating to the auction item.

Bid information will not be published publicly unless clearly stated and agreed. We may display anonymised information such as the current highest bid amount.

7. GoFundMe

This website may link to or embed content from GoFundMe.

If you click a GoFundMe link or donate through GoFundMe, you will be taken to GoFundMe’s website. GoFundMe will process your personal information according to its own privacy policy and terms.

We do not control how GoFundMe processes donation information, payment details, donor accounts, cookies, or tracking technologies on its own platform.

Donations are processed through the official GoFundMe fundraiser. This website does not directly process GoFundMe donations or payment card details.

8. WhatsApp contact

The website may include a WhatsApp contact button.

If you contact us through WhatsApp, your message and contact details will be processed through WhatsApp. WhatsApp is operated by a third party and may process your information according to its own privacy policy.

Please do not send sensitive personal information through WhatsApp unless necessary.

9. Contact forms and email

When you submit a form or send us an email, the information you provide may be sent to the auction organisers and stored in email inboxes, website form records, or website database systems.

We will use this information only for the purpose of responding to your enquiry, managing the auction, processing item donations, handling bids, or carrying out related auction administration.

10. Cookies and similar technologies

This website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • make the website work correctly;
  • improve website performance;
  • understand how visitors use the website;
  • protect the website from spam or abuse;
  • remember basic user preferences;
  • embed third-party content such as GoFundMe;
  • support social sharing or external services.

Some cookies may be placed by third-party services, such as GoFundMe, analytics tools, security tools, social media platforms, embedded content providers, or spam protection services.

You can usually control or block cookies through your browser settings. Some parts of the website may not work properly if cookies are disabled.

11. Analytics and website statistics

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use the website. These tools may collect technical information such as page views, browser type, device type, approximate location, and referral source.

Where possible, we aim to use analytics in a privacy-friendly way.

12. Who we share your information with

We may share personal information with:

  • volunteer auction organisers who need the information to help run the event;
  • trusted volunteers helping with auction administration;
  • website administrators or developers;
  • email and hosting providers;
  • form plugin providers or website software providers;
  • security, spam protection, or analytics providers;
  • payment or donation platforms, if you choose to use them;
  • GoFundMe, if you click through to or interact with GoFundMe;
  • WhatsApp, if you contact us through WhatsApp;
  • donors, sponsors, or bidders where necessary to arrange an auction item;
  • legal or regulatory authorities, if required by law.

We only share information where necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

13. International transfers

Some third-party services used by the website may process data outside the United Kingdom or European Economic Area.

Where this happens, those third-party providers may be responsible for using appropriate safeguards for international data transfers where required by law.

14. How long we keep your information

We will keep personal information only for as long as necessary.

As a general guide:

  • contact form enquiries may be kept for up to 12 months;
  • auction item donation details may be kept until the auction has ended and any follow-up has been completed;
  • bid-related information may be kept for up to 12 months after the auction, unless a longer period is needed for record keeping or dispute handling;
  • basic event, donor, and sponsor records may be kept for historical or reporting purposes;
  • technical logs may be kept for a limited period for security and troubleshooting.

We may delete information sooner if it is no longer needed.

15. How we protect your information

We take reasonable steps to protect personal information from loss, misuse, unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.

These steps may include:

  • using secure website hosting;
  • using HTTPS where available;
  • limiting access to website admin areas;
  • using secure passwords;
  • keeping website software and plugins updated;
  • restricting access to personal information to people who need it;
  • using spam and security protection where appropriate.

No website, email system, or online service can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

16. Your rights

Depending on your location and applicable data protection law, you may have rights including:

  • the right to access your personal information;
  • the right to correct inaccurate information;
  • the right to request deletion of your information;
  • the right to restrict how we use your information;
  • the right to object to certain uses of your information;
  • the right to withdraw consent, where consent is the lawful basis;
  • the right to data portability in certain circumstances;
  • the right to complain to a data protection authority.

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details in this Privacy Policy.

17. Children’s privacy

This website is not intended to collect personal information from children.

If you believe a child has provided personal information through the website, please contact us so that we can review and delete it where appropriate.

18. Sensitive information

Please do not send sensitive personal information through contact forms, email, or WhatsApp unless it is necessary.

Sensitive information may include health information, financial details, identification documents, or other private information.

If you provide sensitive information voluntarily, we will only use it where necessary for the purpose for which it was provided.

19. Links to other websites

This website may include links to other websites, including GoFundMe, social media platforms, sponsors, donors, or partner websites.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. You should read their privacy policies before providing personal information.

20. This website is not a registered charity

This website is managed by volunteer organisers supporting the fundraising auction for Artur Dąbrowski.

Unless stated otherwise, this website is not operated by a registered charity, company, or formal organisation. Donations are processed through the official GoFundMe fundraiser.

21. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.

Any changes will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

22. Contact us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how your personal information is used, please contact:

Fundraising auction organisers
Email: letshelpartur@gmail.com
Website: https://helpartur.com/

If you are in the UK and are unhappy with how your personal information has been handled, you may also have the right to complain to the Information Commissioner’s Office.