RareLister.com Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 19 November 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how RareLister.com (“RareLister”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies in compliance with GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and international standards.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They enable essential platform functionality, allow secure auctions, improve user experience, and support fraud prevention.

This policy also applies to:

• Pixel tags.
• Local storage.
• Device fingerprinting.
• Session identifiers.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the platform to function:

• Login/authentication.
• Auction bidding functionality.
• Shopping cart and checkout.
• Security and fraud prevention.

These cannot be disabled.

2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Used to:

• Analyze traffic.
• Improve site loading speed.
• Detect technical issues.
• Monitor auction performance.

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These remember:

• Language preferences.
• Saved filters/settings.
• Recently viewed items.

2.4 Security & Fraud Prevention Cookies

These include device fingerprinting and behavioral analysis technologies. Used to identify:

• Multiple account connections.
• Suspicious bidding patterns.
• VPN/proxy abuse.
• High-risk activity.

2.5 Advertising & Marketing Cookies

Used only with explicit consent.

RareLister does not sell user data or allow third-party advertising networks by default.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Cookies help RareLister:

• Keep your account secure.
• Enable real-time bidding.
• Prevent unauthorized access.
• Improve user experience.
• Analyze performance.
• Save preferences.
• Detect manipulation/fraud.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage cookies using:

• Your browser settings.
• The RareLister cookie consent banner.
• Cookie preference center.

Disabling certain cookies may cause:

• Inability to log in.
• Errors in bidding.
• Issues with uploading photos/videos.
• Problems with checkout or payments.

5. Legal Bases for Cookies

• Consent: analytics, marketing.
• Legitimate interest: fraud prevention, security.
• Contract necessity: essential cookies for auctions/payments.

6. Third-Party Cookies

RareLister uses trusted partners:

• Analytics services.
• Payment processors.
• Security providers.
• Hosting and CDN (may store technical cookies).

Each partner follows GDPR-compliant terms.

7. Data Sharing & Protection

We do not sell data.

Cookie-derived information may be shared only with:

• Security services.
• Payment processors.
• Legal authorities (when required).

8. Retention of Cookie Data

Cookies last depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: erased when browser closes.
• Persistent cookies: 1 day to 12 months.
• Security/device fingerprinting: up to 12 months.

9. Updates

We may update this policy at any time. The latest version is always on the Platform.

10. Contact

Email: support@rarelister.com
RareLister OÜ – Estonia