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Privacy Policy — YCH-Auction

Last updated: January 2026

1. Introduction

YCH-Auction is committed to protecting the privacy of its users, visitors, artists, and buyers.

This Privacy Policy applies where we act as a data controller with respect to personal data processed through our platform, meaning that we determine the purposes and means of such processing.

This policy governs the collection and use of personal data through our website, services, APIs, and related features (collectively, the “Services”).

By accessing or using YCH-Auction, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy.

2. Personal Data We Process

We may process the following categories of personal data:

2.1 Account and Identity Data

  • Username
  • Email address
  • Encrypted password
  • Account status and verification status

2.2 Profile Data

  • Profile image and banner
  • Biography or description
  • User preferences, templates, badges, titles, and benefits

2.3 Content Data

  • Auction listings and attached images
  • Publications, comments, bids, and messages
  • Render levels, modifiers, references, and descriptions
  • Content safety classification (SAFE / EXPLICIT)

2.4 Transaction Data

  • Order identifiers and final bid amounts
  • PayPal transaction or donation references and webhook events
  • Internal transaction records

2.5 Communication Data

  • Messages exchanged through the internal chat system
  • Support or administrative communications
  • Notification delivery records

2.6 Technical and Usage Data

  • IP address
  • Device and browser information
  • Authentication and security logs

3. Purposes and Legal Bases

We process personal data for the following purposes and legal bases:

  • Service provision and contract performance
  • Platform security, fraud prevention, moderation, and service improvement (legitimate interests)
  • Optional features based on user consent
  • Compliance with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

4. Public Content, NSFW, and Platform Scope

4.1 Content voluntarily submitted by users (such as auctions, images, publications, comments, bids, and profile information) may be publicly visible depending on platform settings.

4.2 Content classified as explicit may be visually restricted (for example, blurred) depending on the viewer’s authentication status and account preferences.

4.3 Anonymous users may browse the platform but do not have unrestricted access to explicit content, which remains visually obscured.

4.4 Registered users may configure their content visibility preferences to view:

  • only SAFE content, or
  • both SAFE and EXPLICIT content.

4.5 YCH-Auction does not perform age verification during registration. By enabling explicit content visibility, users declare that they are legally permitted to access such content under their local laws.

4.6 Users acknowledge that public content may be accessed, shared, indexed, or cached by third parties beyond our control.

4.7 YCH-Auction does not verify the accuracy, ownership, or legality of user-generated content beyond the moderation mechanisms explicitly implemented.

4.8 YCH-Auction does not act as a publisher, agent, or representative of user-generated content. Responsibility remains solely with the user who submitted it.

4.9 Use of the Services is also subject to our Terms of Use. In particular, commercializing content generated primarily or substantially by artificial intelligence through the platform is prohibited; violations may lead to sanctions, bans, or removal of your access to the site, as described in those terms.

5. Payments, Donations, and Financial Scope

5.1 YCH-Auction does not operate a digital wallet, internal balance system, escrow service, or custodial account for users.

5.2 Payments related to auctions or services are processed exclusively through third-party payment providers, including PayPal.

5.3 YCH-Auction does not store, hold, manage, or transfer user funds.

5.4 The platform may provide optional donation mechanisms processed by third-party providers. Donations are voluntary, do not grant access to features, services, visibility, or benefits, and are not considered payments for services.

5.5 We do not store full payment or donation credentials. Only transaction identifiers and minimal metadata required for reconciliation, fraud prevention, and legal compliance are retained.

5.6 Any disputes, chargebacks, or reversals are governed by the policies of the relevant payment provider and applicable law.

6. Orders, Delivery, and Disputes

6.1 Orders generated through YCH-Auction represent an operational agreement between buyer and seller.

6.2 YCH-Auction provides tools for order management and communication but does not guarantee delivery quality, timelines, or outcomes.

6.3 YCH-Auction is not responsible for disputes arising from non-delivery, dissatisfaction, or contractual disagreements between users, except where required by law.

6.4 Order-related data may be retained for moderation, audit, or legal purposes.

7. Data Retention

Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy.

Retention periods depend on account activity, legal requirements, and operational, security, or moderation needs.

Certain records may be retained after account deactivation where legally required or legitimately necessary.

8. Data Sharing

We do not sell personal data.

Personal data may be disclosed only where necessary for:

  • Platform operation by trusted service providers
  • Compliance with legal obligations
  • Protection of the rights, safety, and integrity of users and the platform

9. Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data, including encrypted credentials, secure authentication mechanisms, access controls, and logging.

No system can guarantee absolute security.

10. User Rights

Depending on applicable data protection laws, users may have the right to:

  • Access personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing
  • Object to certain processing activities
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent

Requests may be subject to verification and legal limitations.

11. Cookies

We use essential cookies to maintain user sessions, authentication, and basic security. These cookies are required for the platform to function properly and cannot be disabled.

We use third-party analytics tools to understand user interactions and usage patterns in order to improve the platform. These tools may collect general interaction data such as navigation behavior. No sensitive personal data is intentionally collected.

12. Policy Updates

This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.

Through the use of this website, you are hereby accepting the terms and conditions stipulated within the aforementioned Privacy Policy Agreement. If you are not in agreement with our terms and conditions, then you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that you are in agreement and acceptance of such changes.

13. Contact

Privacy-related inquiries may be submitted through the official contact channels published on the platform.