Privacy Policy
Shul Auction - A FinMarketMinds LLC Product
Last updated: 10/19/2026
1. Information We Collect
Personal Information
When you create an account or participate in our auctions, we collect:
- Full name and email address
- Phone number (optional, for SMS notifications)
- Bidding history and auction participation data
- Communication preferences
2. How We Use Your Information
Email Communications
With your consent, we use your email address to send:
- Auction notifications and updates
- Outbid notifications when someone places a higher bid
- Auction reminders and important announcements
- Account-related notifications
SMS Communications
With your explicit consent, we use your phone number to send:
- Real-time outbid notifications via text message
- Urgent auction updates and time-sensitive information
- Confirmation messages for successful bids
SMS Consent Details
By providing your phone number and checking the SMS consent box, you agree to receive text messages from Shul Auction (FinMarketMinds LLC) at the number provided.
- Message frequency varies based on auction activity
- Message and data rates may apply
- You can opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message
- Reply HELP for customer support
- Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages
3. Your Consent and Rights
Consent Management
- Email and SMS consent are separate - you can choose one or both
- Consent is required before we send any marketing or notification messages
- You can update your communication preferences in your account settings
- Withdrawing consent will not affect communications that were sent before withdrawal
How to Opt Out
- Email: Click unsubscribe in any email or update preferences in your account
- SMS: Reply STOP to any text message or update preferences in your account
- Account Settings: Log in and modify your notification preferences
4. Data Protection and Storage
- We use industry-standard encryption to protect your personal information
- Your data is stored securely with Supabase, our trusted database provider
- We retain your information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services
- You can request deletion of your personal data by contacting us
5. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to provide our communications:
- Email: Brevo (formerly Sendinblue) for email delivery
- SMS: Twilio for text message delivery
- Database: Supabase for secure data storage
These services have their own privacy policies and security measures.
6. Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us.
7. Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
8. Contact Information
Shul Auction
A FinMarketMinds LLC Product
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your personal data, please contact us:
- Email: support@shulauction.com
- For SMS-related inquiries: Reply HELP to any text message
9. SMS Terms Summary
SMS Program Details:
- Program: Shul Auction SMS Notifications
- Frequency: Varies based on auction activity
- To Stop: Reply STOP to opt out
- For Help: Reply HELP
- Msg & data rates may apply