Privacy Policy

Effective Date: June 23, 2026

DCG Ventures LLC, doing business as Rivanna Auction Co. (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”), operates https://rivannaauction.com and related online auction services (collectively, the “Service”).

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and online auction services.

By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

When you register to bid, consign items, subscribe to updates, contact us, or otherwise participate in our auctions and services, we may collect:

Full name
Email address
Phone number
Billing and mailing address
Auction bidding and transaction history
Information submitted through contact forms
Consignment information
Payment information (processed securely by third-party providers)

We collect this information to operate our auctions, process transactions, communicate with you, and provide customer support.

Usage Data

We may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Pages visited
Date and time of visit
Device information
Referring websites

This information helps us improve website performance, security, and user experience.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Maintain login sessions
Remember user preferences
Improve site functionality
Analyze website traffic
Enhance user experience

You may disable cookies through your browser settings. Some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

Email Communications

Visitors may voluntarily subscribe to receive auction announcements, updates, newsletters, and marketing communications from Rivanna Auction Co.

Subscribers may opt out of these communications at any time by using the unsubscribe link included in our emails or by contacting us directly.

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

Operate and maintain our online auction platform
Process bids and payments
Facilitate pickup scheduling
Collect and remit applicable sales tax
Provide customer support
Improve website functionality
Prevent fraud, abuse, or misuse of our services
Comply with legal obligations
Send auction-related communications, invoices, pickup instructions, account notifications, and marketing communications

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

Payment Processing

Payments are processed through secure third-party payment processors. Rivanna Auction Co. does not store full credit card numbers on its servers.

Third-Party Service Providers

We may use third-party providers to operate our website and auctions, including:

Auction software providers
Payment processors
Email and communication services
Analytics providers
Website hosting providers
Social media platforms

These providers may access information only as necessary to perform services on our behalf and are expected to protect that information appropriately.

Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information as long as reasonably necessary to complete auction transactions, comply with tax, accounting, and legal recordkeeping requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Children’s Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

Links to Other Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including our online bidding platform and social media pages. We are not responsible for the content, security, or privacy practices of those websites.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. Continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information

Rivanna Auction Co.
DCG Ventures LLC
Email: RivannaAuction@gmail.com
Website: https://rivannaauction.com

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