Terms of Service

Last updated: February 2025

1. Service Description

BidWatch is a free auction tracking tool that uses the official eBay API (via the eBay Developer Programme) to display item data such as prices, bid counts, and end times. BidWatch is an independent tool and is not endorsed by eBay Inc.

2. Data Processing & GDPR

BidWatch respects your privacy and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the UK Data Protection Act 2018.

Data we store locally: Your auction watchlist, settings, and preferences are stored in your browser using cookies and local storage. This data never leaves your device unless you choose to export it.

Data sent externally: When you add or refresh a listing, the eBay item ID is sent to our secure API server (hosted on Cloudflare Workers) which queries the official eBay Browse API. No personal data, IP addresses, or browsing history is stored on our servers.

Cookies & Local Storage: BidWatch uses your browser's local storage (similar to cookies) to save your settings and auction data locally. No cookies or local storage are used for tracking or analytics.

Your rights under GDPR: You have the right to access, rectify, and delete your data at any time. Since all user data is stored locally in your browser, you can delete it by clearing your browser data or using the in-app settings. No account or registration is required.

For more details, see our Privacy Policy.

3. Third-Party Services

BidWatch uses the following third-party services:

eBay Browse API: To fetch auction item details. Subject to eBay's API Terms of Use.
Cloudflare Workers: To securely proxy API requests. Subject to Cloudflare's Terms of Service.
Google Fonts: To load web fonts for the interface.

4. Disclaimer

This tool is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. The creator is not responsible for missed bids, incorrect timing, financial losses, or any other issues arising from use of this tool. Always verify auction details directly on eBay before placing bids.

All listing data displayed in BidWatch is provided directly by eBay through the official eBay API. If any data appears incorrect, this is an issue with the data provided by eBay, not BidWatch.

5. Intellectual Property

"eBay" is a registered trademark of eBay Inc. All eBay item data displayed in BidWatch is sourced from eBay via their official API and remains the property of eBay Inc. and respective sellers.

6. Age Requirement

You must be at least 13 years old to use BidWatch. If you are under 18, you should have parental consent.

7. Changes

These terms may be updated from time to time. Continued use of BidWatch after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.