LEGAL
Wake Bid Privacy Policy
Effective Date: October 18, 2026
Last Updated: October 18, 2026
What Wake Bid Collects
NAME
Your first and last name, used for your account and listing contact information.
Your email address, used for login, notifications, and communication.
PHONE NUMBER
Your phone number, used for listing contact and certification scheduling.
CITY / STATE
Your location, used for listing display and certification service area.
ACCOUNT DATA
Your account settings, role, and verification status.
LISTING INFORMATION
Details you provide about your watercraft, including photos, hours, condition, and pricing.
MESSAGES
Questions and comments posted on listings.
IDENTITY-VERIFICATION INFORMATION
Government ID uploaded by sellers for ownership verification.
TITLE / REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS
Photos or scans of title or registration documents uploaded by sellers.
HIN INFORMATION
Hull Identification Numbers provided in listings and verified during certification.
CERTIFICATION PHOTOS
Photos taken by a Wake Bid representative during an in-person certification inspection.
IP / DEVICE INFORMATION
IP address and device type, collected automatically for security and analytics.
Who Can Access Uploaded Identity and Title Documents
Access to uploaded government IDs, title documents, and registration documents is limited to authorized Wake Bid personnel and relevant service providers involved in verification and hosting. These documents are never displayed publicly on the marketplace.
Why Wake Bid Collects These Documents
- \u2022 Identity verification \u2014 confirming the seller is a real person
- \u2022 Ownership verification \u2014 reviewing title or registration documents
- \u2022 Certification \u2014 documenting the watercraft during an in-person inspection
- \u2022 Fraud prevention \u2014 protecting buyers and the marketplace from false listings
OWNER DECISION REQUIRED: DOCUMENT RETENTION PERIOD
Wake Bid has not yet set a document retention period. Once the Wake Bid owner decides how long uploaded identity and title documents will be retained, this section will be updated with the specific retention policy.
Until the retention period is set, contact wakebidteam@gmail.com to request deletion of your documents at any time.
How to Request Deletion
To request deletion of your account data or uploaded documents, email Wake Bid at wakebidteam@gmail.com with your account information and a deletion request. Wake Bid will process your request and confirm by email.
Third-Party Providers
Wake Bid uses third-party services for the following functions:
- \u2022 Authentication \u2014 login providers such as Google, Apple, Facebook, and Microsoft
- \u2022 Hosting \u2014 the platform that hosts the Wake Bid application and database
- \u2022 Analytics \u2014 traffic and usage analytics for the marketplace
- \u2022 Email \u2014 email delivery for notifications and account communication
Each third-party provider has its own privacy policy. Wake Bid does not control how third-party providers handle your data beyond what is necessary to provide their services to Wake Bid.
Data Security
Wake Bid uses reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect your information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure. Wake Bid takes reasonable steps to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure, but cannot guarantee absolute security.
Privacy Contact
Monday – Friday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. We typically respond within about 1 hour during business hours.