Transparent information on how we process, store, and protect your personal data.
This Privacy Policy explains how the personal data of users ('User') is processed, stored, and protected in accordance with the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and relevant legislation, within the scope of services offered through the BlackBid platform ('Platform') operated by Fapps Ltd ('Company', 'we').
By using the Platform, you agree to the data processing procedures specified in this Privacy Policy. Our Platform incorporates high security measures against bots and fake accounts in accordance with 'Fair Trade' and 'Zero Tolerance' principles, and our data processing policy has been established to support these security standards.
Fapps Ltd
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
Available on request
Available on request
Within the scope of the Platform, the following data categories are processed in line with the nature of the service and security requirements:
Name, surname, identity verification details (for invoicing and bot prevention / real-person verification purposes), date of birth.
Email address, mobile phone number, delivery address.
Username, membership information, bid history, auction winning/losing statistics, order transactions.
Masked credit card information (BIN number and last 4 digits), payment institution reference codes, invoice information.
IP address, device and browser information (Device Fingerprint), log records. Additionally; mouse movements, click frequency, in-page navigation speeds, and response times.
Support requests, complaint management records, call centre conversation records.
Commercial communication permissions, shopping preferences (Only with explicit consent).
Note: Special categories of personal data (health, association membership, etc.) are not processed in principle; in exceptional cases, explicit consent is obtained if necessary.
Your personal data is processed based on the following legal grounds specified in Article 6 of the UK GDPR:
Invoice issuance (HMRC), log keeping (UK data retention obligations).
Membership, bidding, and delivery processes.
Prevention of fraud (Fraud protection), bot blocking, and platform security.
Only for marketing and advertising activities (Optional).
Membership forms and user panel updates.
Instant transaction movements on the Platform (Bidding, page navigation).
Behavioural signals collected through security algorithms.
Cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Confirmation information from payment instrument providers and shipping companies.
These are technical cookies used for the Platform's operation, session security, and prevention of bot attacks. They are not subject to explicit consent as they are mandatory for system security (Legitimate Interest).
Used to remember user preferences and for advertising targeting. You have the option to manage and reject these cookies through your browser.
Your data may be transferred to the following parties, limited solely to processing purposes:
HMRC (Invoice), DVLA / HM Land Registry (Registration), law enforcement and the courts (England and Wales).
FCA-authorised payment institutions, shipping companies, SMS/Email delivery providers.
Important Note: Your behavioural biometric data and identity verification details are never shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Under the UK GDPR, you have the right to learn whether your data is processed, to request correction or deletion, to know the parties to whom it is transferred, and to object to the results of automated analysis that affect you. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the ICO (Information Commissioner's Office).
You can submit your requests in writing to the email address above or to our company headquarters. Your applications will be concluded within one month at the latest.
The Company reserves the right to update this policy in parallel with developments in legal regulations or security technologies. The updated policy comes into effect on its publication date.