Privacy statement

Why do we gather personal information?

When you visit the website of Bruun Rasmussen, you do so entirely anonymously. We do not gather any personal information - not even your email address. However, your browser and your computer do tell us the IP number and the type of computer and operating system you use.

In order to use the individual features of Bruun Rasmussen’s website, you will be asked to set up an account with certain personal details. This applies, for example, to the submission of bids or payment for purchased items.

Bruun Rasmussen gathers this information in order to be able to offer you improved customer service and to allow you easy access to such services as bid submissions and payment. In addition, we use personal information in connection with the purchase and sale of items at the auctions held by Bruun Rasmussen and to keep you informed of new services and other relevant information.

How do we obtain your personal information?

We gather information by a variety of means, and to visit some areas of Bruun Rasmussen’s website it is necessary to set up an account with your personal details. This we do as follows: complete the form with your name, address, telephone number and email address; then choose a password to protect your information. Your information will now be filed and you will receive a client number. The next time you log into Bruun Rasmussen’s website all you need do is write your client number and password and the system will attend to finding the necessary information.

As many other websites do, we use cookie technology on our website. The first time you connect to the website of Bruun Rasmussen, a cookie is downloaded to your computer. The cookies we use do not contain any personal information, but to some extent they enable us to adapt our website to your needs, and they also assist us in improving navigation around the site. You can set your browser not to use cookies.

For what do we use the information?

Information will be used in correspondence between you and Bruun Rasmussen in connection with the purchase and sale of items at Bruun Rasmussen’s auctions.

Moreover, Bruun Rasmussen works together with other companies for the consignment of sold items. We share relevant parts of your personal details with these companies in order to speed up delivery of these items. The information handed over may only be used for consignment purposes and these companies undertake to protect information in accordance with the policy of Bruun Rasmussen.

In certain cases we may be obliged by public authorities to supply personal information.

How do we protect personal information?

Bruun Rasmussen protects the information you submit to us by physical, electronic and administrative means. You should always protect personal information when connecting to the Internet. As a minimum precaution, you should replace your passwords frequently, use an alphanumeric combination and ensure that the Internet browser you use is secure.

Bruun Rasmussen uses SSL standard encryption (Secure Sockets Layer) on pages with personal information, thereby protecting confidential information when sending it via the Internet.

Access to personal information

You can access the personal information we have registered in your name by using "Your Page" on the website where you can see and edit the information. Furthermore you can contact Bruun Rasmussen customer support, if you have changes or questions about the information.

Bruun Rasmussen's general confidentiality policy

In order to ensure that personal information remains confidential, these guidelines for the protection of client identities have been given to all the employees of Bruun Rasmussen.

Bruun Rasmussen’s website may contain references to other websites and collaborative partners. Bruun Rasmussen does not share your personal details with these and cannot be held responsible for their policies with regard to the protection of customer identity. We urge you to read the relevant website’s policy with regard to the protection of customer identity.

Bruun Rasmussen reserves the right to alter its policy regarding the protection of client identity at any time. You can view any updates there may be on this page.

Any questions?

Should you have any queries about personal information, you are most welcome to send us an email to support@bruun-rasmussen.dk or to call Bruun Rasmussen’s technical support on tel. +45 88 18 11 14.

August 2004