Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how U.S. Auction Online and our affiliated websites ("we," "our," or "us") use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites. This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect personal information.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies allow websites to function properly, remember your preferences, improve performance, analyze website usage, and support advertising and marketing efforts. Some cookies are placed directly by us ("first-party cookies"), while others are placed by trusted third-party providers.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for four primary purposes.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for our websites to function properly. They enable core features such as:
User authentication
Account security
Auction functionality
Bidding
Checkout
Payment processing
Fraud prevention
Website security
Load balancing
- Performance optimization
These cookies cannot be disabled because the website cannot function properly without them. Examples include:
Session cookies
Security cookies
Google reCAPTCHA
Cloudflare
- Website application functionality
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites. These cookies allow us to:
Measure website traffic
Identify popular pages
Improve user experience
Diagnose technical issues
Understand visitor interactions
We currently use:
Google Analytics
Analytics cookies are only activated after you provide consent where required by applicable law.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies help us measure advertising effectiveness and improve the relevance of our advertising. These cookies may:
Measure advertising performance
Attribute conversions
Limit repetitive advertisements
Improve advertising relevance
Support remarketing campaigns
We currently use technologies provided by:
Google Ads
Microsoft Advertising
Meta Advertising (Facebook)
Marketing cookies are only activated after you provide consent where required.
Personalization Cookies
Personalization cookies remember choices you make to improve your browsing experience. Examples include:
Preferred auction listing display style
User interface preferences
These cookies improve convenience but are not required for the website to function.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You may manage your cookie preferences at any time. Depending on your location, you may:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the Cookie Preferences link available on our website.
Browser Controls
Most web browsers also allow you to:
View stored cookies
Delete cookies
Block cookies
Configure cookie notifications
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Technologies
Our websites may use trusted third-party service providers to deliver analytics, advertising, payment processing, security, and other services. These providers may place cookies subject to their own privacy policies. Examples include:
Google
Microsoft
Meta
PayPal
- Cloudflare
Cookie Consent
Our websites use a Consent Management Platform (CMP) to help manage cookie preferences and comply with applicable privacy laws. Where required by law:
Non-essential cookies are not activated until consent has been provided.
You may withdraw or modify your consent at any time.
Essential cookies remain active because they are required for the operation and security of our websites.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect:
Changes in technology
Changes in our services
Legal or regulatory requirements
New cookies or third-party providers
When changes are made, the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page will be revised.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
U.S. Auction Online 438 N. Frederick Avenue, Suite 318
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
privacy@usauctiononline.com
(888) 366-2342
Last Updated: July 15, 2026
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