Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 19, 2026
Welcome to ClosedBid.com, a division of The Miccoli Group (TheMiccoliGroup.com). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit ClosedBid.com, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. By using our site you agree to the practices described below.
- Controller
ClosedBid.com is operated by The Miccoli Group. If you have questions about this policy or how we process personal information, contact us using the form on our Contact page. - Information We Collect
A. Information You Provide
- Email address and name when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Information you include when you use the contact form (e.g., name, email address, message, optional phone number).
- Any information you voluntarily include in fields of forms on the site.
B. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit ClosedBid.com we may automatically collect certain information about your device and visit, such as:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring/exit pages and URLs
- Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and clickstream data
- Date/time stamps
This information is collected to operate and improve the site, analyze trends, and provide a better user experience.
C. Cookies and Similar Technologies
We and our service providers use cookies, web beacons, local storage, and similar technologies to collect information about your activities on the site and to remember preferences. See Section 6 (Cookies & Tracking) for full details.
- How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including to:
- Provide, maintain, and operate ClosedBid.com.
- Deliver the newsletter and other communications you sign up for.
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
- Analyze and improve site content, features, and performance.
- Monitor and protect the site from fraud, abuse, and security threats.
- Comply with legal obligations.
We will not sell your personal information.
- Legal Basis for Processing (for users in the EU/EEA/UK)
Where applicable, our legal bases for processing personal data include:
- Consent: where you opt in (e.g., newsletter subscription).
- Legitimate interests: to operate, secure, and improve the site and to provide communications that support our relationship with you.
- Legal obligations: where required by law.
- Newsletter & Communications
- Subscription: You may subscribe to our newsletter by providing your name and email address. We use that information to send the newsletter and related service messages.
- Opt-out: Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link. You can also contact us via the contact form to request removal from our mailing list.
- Retention: We retain subscriber information for as long as necessary to provide the newsletter and for legitimate business purposes, or until you unsubscribe.
- Cookies & Tracking Technologies
A. What We Use
- Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality and security.
- Performance and analytics cookies: Collect anonymous usage information (e.g., pages visited, time on site) to help us improve the site.
- Functional cookies: Remember preferences you set on the site (e.g., language).
- Advertising/third-party cookies: May be used by third-party service providers for interest-based advertising on other sites. ClosedBid.com does not serve targeted ads directly on-site.
B. Third-Party Services
We may use third-party analytics and service providers (such as Google Analytics and email delivery services) that set their own cookies and collect information on our behalf. These providers have their own privacy policies; we recommend reviewing them.
C. Managing Cookies
Most browsers allow you to manage cookie settings or block cookies. Note that blocking certain cookies may degrade your experience or prevent access to some features.
- Disclosure of Information
We may disclose personal information:
- To service providers and vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email delivery, analytics, hosting).
- To comply with legal processes, protect rights and safety, or enforce our policies.
- In connection with a business transaction (sale, merger, reorganization), where we will require any buyer to honor the terms of this policy.
We do not sell personal information.
- Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission or electronic storage is completely secure; we cannot guarantee absolute security. - Data Retention
We keep personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, to satisfy legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it. - International Transfers
Information collected on ClosedBid.com may be processed and stored in the United States or other countries. Where transfers occur, we will take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place. - Children
ClosedBid.com is not directed to children under 16 (or a higher age if required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we learn we have collected data from a child without parental consent, we will take steps to delete it. - Comments Are Turned Off
To help prevent spam, bots, and abuse, comments are disabled across ClosedBid.com. If you wish to share feedback or ask a question, please use our contact form. - Your Rights (where applicable)
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, such as:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data.
- Restriction/Objection: Request restriction of processing or object to processing.
- Data Portability: Request transfer of data to another controller.
- Withdraw consent: If processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise your rights, contact us via the contact form. We may ask for information to verify your identity before fulfilling requests. We will respond in accordance with applicable law.
- Links to Other Sites
ClosedBid.com may contain links to third-party websites. This policy does not apply to those sites. Review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit. - Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy periodically. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Continued use of the site after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy. - Contact & Feedback
Your opinion is important to us. If you have feedback or inquiries you are welcome to fill out our contact form. Use the Contact page on ClosedBid.com to get in touch. - Contact Details
ClosedBid.com (a division of The Miccoli Group)
Website: TheMiccoliGroup.com
Contact: Please use the contact form on ClosedBid.com
