Privacy Page
Effective Date: March 19, 2026
Gardner’s Auction Service (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting any information you provide when using our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or interact with our services.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
Name
Email address
Phone number
Any information submitted through contact forms
We may also collect limited non-personal data automatically, such as:
IP address
Browser type
Pages visited on our website
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
Communicate about upcoming auctions or services
Improve our website and user experience
Maintain the security and functionality of our website
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies and Analytics
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience and understand how visitors interact with our site.
We also use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, to collect information such as:
Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Traffic sources
This data is used to improve website performance and usability. Google Analytics may collect your IP address and other usage data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by using browser tools or extensions provided by Google.
Third-Party Services
We may use trusted third-party services to support our website and operations, including:
Website hosting providers
Analytics tools (such as Google Analytics)
Online auction platforms (such as HiBid)
These services may collect information in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your Choices
You may:
Contact us to request access to or deletion of your personal information
Opt out of future communications at any time
Links to Other Websites
Our website may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
Gardner’s Auction Service
Missoula, MT
Phone: 406-251-2221