Cookie Policy
Effective Date: July 16, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how A Smart Auction (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit asmartauction.com (“Website”).
By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this Cookie Policy, subject to your browser settings and any cookie preferences you select through our cookie consent banner.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember your preferences, improve website performance, and provide information about how visitors interact with our Website.
Cookies generally do not identify you personally, but they may be associated with information you voluntarily provide through our Website.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the operation of our Website and cannot be disabled through our cookie preferences.
These cookies help with functions such as:
- Website security
- User authentication
- Bidder registration
- Login sessions
- Navigation
- Contact forms
- Website functionality
Without these cookies, certain features of the Website may not function properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our Website and to improve our services.
Analytics cookies may collect information such as:
- Pages visited
- Time spent on pages
- Navigation paths
- Device type
- Browser type
- Operating system
- Approximate geographic location
- Referral source
This information is collected in aggregate and helps us improve the Website and user experience.
Currently, we use Google Analytics.
To learn more about how Google uses information collected through Google Analytics, please visit:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites
You may opt out of Google Analytics by installing Google’s browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies improve your experience by remembering preferences such as:
- User settings
- Accessibility preferences
- Language preferences (if applicable)
- Previously entered form information
- Auction viewing preferences
These cookies improve convenience but are not required for basic Website operation.
Marketing Cookies
At this time, A Smart Auction does not use advertising or marketing cookies for targeted behavioral advertising.
If we begin using online advertising, remarketing, or similar marketing services in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.
Third-Party Cookies
Our Website may use trusted third-party services that may place cookies, including:
- Google Analytics
- Website hosting providers
- Spam protection services
- Online auction platform providers
- Embedded maps
- Embedded videos
- Payment processors (if applicable)
These third-party providers maintain their own privacy and cookie policies.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to:
- View stored cookies
- Delete cookies
- Block cookies
- Receive notifications before cookies are stored
Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser’s Help or Settings menu.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website, including bidder registration and other interactive features.
Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you may be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize your cookie preferences
You may update your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on our Website, if applicable.
California Privacy Rights
California residents may have additional privacy rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
Please refer to our Privacy Policy for additional information regarding your privacy rights.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our Website practices.
Any revisions will be posted on this page with an updated Effective Date.
Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact A Smart Auction using the contact information provided on our Website.
A Smart Auction
Website: asmartauction.com
Last Updated: July 16, 2026