Privacy Policy

Barcode35 ("Barcode35," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide when using our website, barcode35.com, communicating with us, or requesting our services.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use it, how it may be shared, and the choices you may have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Property or service location
Information about an estate, property, jewelry, or items you would like evaluated, sold, purchased, appraised, or liquidated
Details submitted through contact forms or scheduling forms
Photos or other files you choose to provide
Communications you send to us by email, phone, text message, or through our website

We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type
Device type
Operating system
Pages viewed
Referring website or source
Approximate geographic location
Date and time of visits
Website interaction and usage information

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Respond to inquiries and service requests
Schedule consultations, evaluations, estate sales, appraisals, or other services
Communicate with you regarding your inquiry or services
Evaluate estates, jewelry, personal property, or other items
Provide estimates, proposals, or service information
Coordinate estate sales, downsizing, buyouts, liquidation, or related services
Improve our website, services, and customer experience
Maintain business and transaction records
Prevent fraud, misuse, or security incidents
Comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
Send marketing or promotional communications where permitted by law

You may opt out of promotional emails or text messages at any time using the unsubscribe instructions provided in the communication or by contacting us directly.

3. Cookies and Website Analytics

Our website may use cookies, pixels, analytics technologies, and similar tools to understand how visitors use our website and improve its functionality.

These technologies may collect information such as your IP address, browser, device type, pages visited, referring source, and interactions with the website.

We may use third-party analytics, advertising, website hosting, or marketing providers that place or access cookies on your device.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of some portions of the website.

4. Advertising and Tracking Technologies

Barcode35 may use third-party advertising or marketing services to measure advertising performance, understand how visitors arrive at our website, or display relevant advertisements.

Depending on the technologies being used, these providers may receive information about your device, browser, IP address, website activity, or interactions with our advertisements.

Barcode35 does not sell personal information for monetary compensation.

However, certain disclosures involving advertising or analytics providers may be considered "sharing" or targeted advertising under some privacy laws. Where applicable, you may have the right to opt out of these activities.

5. How We Share Information

We may share personal information with third parties when reasonably necessary to operate our business, including:

Website hosting providers
Website analytics providers
Email, telephone, and communication providers
Customer relationship management or scheduling platforms
Payment or financial service providers when applicable
Marketing and advertising service providers
Contractors or service providers assisting with our operations
Professional advisers, including attorneys, accountants, and insurers

These parties may receive only the information reasonably necessary to perform services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information when required by law, court order, legal process, or governmental request, or when reasonably necessary to protect Barcode35, our customers, our property, or others.

If Barcode35 is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale, restructuring, or transfer of some or all of its business assets, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Information About Estate Sales and Properties

Because Barcode35 provides estate sale and related services, some information regarding a property, sale, or items being offered may be made publicly available as part of providing those services.

This may include information such as:

General sale location
Sale dates and times
Photographs of items being offered
Descriptions of merchandise
General descriptions of an estate sale or event

We take reasonable steps to avoid intentionally publishing sensitive personal information that is not necessary for promoting or conducting a sale.

Clients should notify us before publication if photographs, documents, addresses, or other materials contain information that should not be publicly displayed.

7. Third-Party Websites and Services

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services, including social media websites, mapping services, review platforms, payment services, and other external websites.

Barcode35 is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party services you use.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including providing services, maintaining business records, resolving disputes, enforcing agreements, and complying with legal obligations.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the purpose for which it was collected.

9. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or data storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You provide information electronically at your own risk.

10. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have certain rights regarding their personal information under applicable California privacy laws.

Depending on the law applicable to Barcode35 and your relationship with us, these rights may include the right to:

Know what categories of personal information we collect
Request access to personal information we maintain about you
Request correction of inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of certain personal information
Know the categories of third parties to whom information has been disclosed
Opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information
Limit certain uses of sensitive personal information, where applicable
Receive equal service and pricing when exercising applicable privacy rights

Not every right applies in every circumstance, and certain information may be exempt from a request under applicable law.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the information listed below.

We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

11. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Barcode35 does not sell personal information in exchange for money.

If our use of advertising, analytics, or similar technology is considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under applicable California law, California residents may have the right to request that we stop such activity.

You may submit such a request by contacting us at:

Email: info@barcode35.com

Please include "Privacy Request" in the subject line and provide enough information for us to identify and process your request.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults and are not directed toward children under the age of 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

13. Email and Text Communications

If you provide your email address or phone number, we may use it to respond to your inquiry, provide requested information, schedule services, or communicate regarding an existing or potential business relationship.

Where required by law, promotional communications will be sent only with appropriate consent.

You may request that we stop sending promotional communications at any time. Transactional or service-related communications may still be sent when necessary to provide requested services.

Message and data rates may apply to text communications depending on your mobile carrier and service plan.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website, business practices, technology, services, or legal requirements.

When changes are made, the updated Privacy Policy will be posted on this page and the "Last Updated" date will be revised.

We encourage visitors to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, our privacy practices, or would like to submit a privacy-related request, you may contact Barcode35 at:

Barcode35
Website: barcode35.com
Email: info@barcode35.com
Phone: (714) 331-8048
Alternate Phone: (714) 800-9330

When submitting a privacy request, please include enough information for us to understand and respond to your request.