Privacy Policy
Last Updated: October 1, 2026
Foreclosure Buy Homes respects the privacy of users who visit ForeclosureBuyHomes.com, create accounts, register for auctions, place bids, subscribe to property alerts, or participate in real-estate transactions.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how it may be used, and the circumstances in which it may be shared.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide directly, including:
- Name
- Username
- Email address
- Telephone number
- Mailing address
- Password/account credentials
- Buyer or entity information
- Auction registration information
- Bid history
- Property interests
- Proof-of-funds documentation
- Documents related to transactions
- Communications with Foreclosure Buy Homes
Auction.com similarly identifies account, contact, bid, transaction, and financial-related information as categories it may collect in connection with auction services. Auction.com
2. Automatically Collected Information
When you use the website, certain technical information may be collected automatically, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Login activity
- Referral information
- Cookie identifiers
- Website interaction data
This information may be used for security, fraud prevention, analytics, troubleshooting, and website operation.
3. How We Use Information
Information may be used to:
- Create and maintain user accounts
- Authenticate users
- Allow registered users to participate in auctions
- Record and manage bids
- Determine highest bidders
- Communicate auction results
- Process post-auction requirements
- Facilitate Terms of Sale and electronic signatures
- Verify proof of funds
- Coordinate deposits and closing requirements
- Provide property alerts
- Respond to inquiries
- Prevent fraud and abuse
- Maintain website security
- Comply with legal obligations
The FTC advises businesses to clearly explain their privacy practices and to honor the representations made in their privacy policies. Federal Trade Commission
4. Transaction-Related Disclosure
When you participate in an auction or become the highest bidder, some information may need to be shared with parties involved in the transaction, including:
- Property seller
- Seller representatives
- Attorney
- Referee
- Court-related parties
- Escrow provider
- Title company
- Closing provider
- Technology providers
Auction.com similarly notes that bidder information may be shared with sellers, law firms, lenders, and other transaction participants where necessary. Auction.com
5. Service Providers
We may use third-party providers to operate the website and provide services, including:
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- YITH
- Website hosting providers
- Email service providers
- Electronic-signature providers
- Analytics providers
- Security providers
- Attorneys and transaction professionals
These providers may process information only as needed to provide their services or as otherwise permitted by law.
6. Property Alerts and Marketing
If you voluntarily sign up for property alerts, newsletters, or other marketing communications, we may use your email address or other contact information to send those communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications using the unsubscribe link included in the message.
Transactional messages related to your account, bids, security, or an active property transaction may still be sent.
7. Cookies and Similar Technologies
The website may use cookies and similar technologies for:
- Login sessions
- Account functionality
- Security
- Preferences
- Analytics
- Website performance
Users may manage cookies using browser controls, although disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.
8. Data Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards intended to protect personal information.
However, no website or electronic system can guarantee absolute security.
Users are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials.
9. Data Retention
Information may be retained for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Maintain accounts
- Administer auctions
- Complete transactions
- Meet legal or regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes
- Prevent fraud
- Maintain business records
Transaction records may need to be retained longer than ordinary account information.
WooCommerce also provides settings for personal-data retention and account erasure, and its documentation recommends aligning those settings with the privacy policy. WooCommerce
10. User Requests
Depending on applicable law and the nature of the information, users may request:
- Access to certain personal information
- Correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion of certain information
- Information about how data is used
Certain information may need to be retained where required for transactions, legal obligations, fraud prevention, or dispute resolution.
Requests may be submitted to:
11. Children
This website and its auction services are intended for adults.
Users must be at least 18 years old or the applicable age of majority to participate in auctions.
12. Third-Party Links
The website may contain links to external websites.
Foreclosure Buy Homes is not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites.
13. Changes to This Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically.
Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
14. Contact
For questions or privacy requests:
Foreclosure Buy Homes
Email: foreclosurebuyhomes@gmail.com