YTT Estate Sales (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the online auction platform at yttauction.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information.
Information We Collect
Account Information
When you register for an account, we collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number (optional, for SMS notifications)
- Password (encrypted)
Auction Activity
We collect information about your auction activity, including:
- Bids placed
- Items won
- Payment history
- Pickup records
Automatically Collected Information
We may collect technical information such as your IP address, browser type, and device information for security and analytics purposes.
How We Use Your Information
- Process your bids and auction participation
- Send order confirmations and payment receipts
- Notify you about auction results (winning bids, outbid alerts)
- Send payment reminders and pickup information
- Communicate important updates about your account
- Prevent fraud and maintain security
SMS/Text Message Communications
By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box during registration at yttauction.com, you expressly consent to receive transactional SMS/text messages from YTT Estate Sales. These messages may include:
- Auction winning notifications
- Payment due reminders
- Pickup schedule information
- Bid cancellation updates
- Important account alerts
Message frequency: Message frequency varies based on your auction activity. Typically 1-5 messages per auction you participate in.
Opting out: Reply STOP to any message to unsubscribe immediately. You will receive one confirmation message and no further SMS messages will be sent. You may also opt out at any time by updating your account settings or contacting us at admin@yttestatesales.com. Reply HELP for assistance.
Message and data rates: Standard message and data rates may apply based on your mobile carrier plan.
Data sharing: We do not sell or share your phone number with third parties for marketing purposes. Your phone number is only used to send the transactional messages described above.
Email Communications
We send transactional emails related to your auction activity, including bid confirmations, winning notifications, payment receipts, and pickup details. These are necessary for the operation of your account and cannot be opted out of while maintaining an active account.
Third-Party Services
We use trusted third-party services to operate our platform:
- Twilio: For SMS/text message delivery
- PayPal: For payment processing
- Backblaze: For secure image storage
- Cloudflare: For website security and performance
These services have their own privacy policies governing their use of your data.
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encrypted password storage
- Secure HTTPS connections
- Access controls and authentication
Data Retention
We retain your account information as long as your account is active. Auction and transaction records are kept for legal and accounting purposes. You may request deletion of your account by contacting us.
Your Rights
- Access your personal information
- Correct inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your account
- Opt out of SMS notifications
Children’s Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting a notice on our website.
Contact Us
- Email: admin@yttestatesales.com
- Website: yttauction.com
Last updated: April 2026