Last Updated: June 9, 2026
Who We Are
Baer & Bosch Auctioneers, Inc. (“Baer & Bosch,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is a specialty auction house incorporated in the United States, operating baerandbosch.com (the “Site”). We conduct online auctions and fixed-price sales of vintage and contemporary wristwatches, horology books and ephemera, artist-designed skateboard decks, artist toys, fine art prints, and luxury goods. We serve buyers, consignors, and collectors across the United States and internationally.
This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use and protect it, and what rights you have regarding your data. It applies to all visitors, registered users, bidders, buyers, consignors, and any other individuals who interact with the Site or who contact us directly.
If you have questions about this policy or your personal data, contact us.
1. Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you register an account, place a bid, make a purchase, consign items for sale, sign up for our newsletter, submit a contact form, or otherwise communicate with us, we may collect:
- Full name
- Mailing address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Government-issued identification, where requested as part of our seller or buyer verification process
- Information about items you consign, including provenance documentation, photographs, and ownership history
- Communications you send us, including correspondence, inquiries, and feedback
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, certain basic technical information may be collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure or cookie software, such as IP address, browser type, and general geographic location. This data is not actively monitored or stored by us.
Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services, including:
- Third-party auction platforms we use to manage online auctions, communicate with registered bidders, and issue invoices
- Social media platforms, if you interact with our social accounts or use social login features
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
Auction and Transaction Operations
To process bids, confirm purchases, collect payment, arrange shipping, and communicate with you about transactions you are party to.
Account Management
To create and maintain your user account, verify your identity, and provide customer support.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
To comply with applicable laws, respond to lawful requests from government authorities, and meet our reporting obligations. We conduct due diligence on prospective bidders and buyers as we deem appropriate. We reserve the right to decline, block, or cancel a transaction or bidder registration at our discretion.
Marketing and Communications
To send you newsletters, auction previews, catalog announcements, and other communications about our offerings, where you have consented or where we have a legitimate interest in doing so. You may opt out at any time (see Section 7).
Site Improvement
To understand what content and categories visitors find most useful, identify technical issues, and improve the Site.
Fraud Prevention and Security
To detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, unauthorized access, and other misuse of the Site.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR and International Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with similar data protection laws, we process your personal information only to the extent necessary to fulfill our legal obligations, perform any agreement entered into with you, pursue legitimate business interests, or where you have given consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.
4. Third Parties and Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share your information only as described below.
Service Providers
We share information with vendors and contractors who assist us in operating the Site and conducting our business, including third-party auction platforms, shipping carriers, email service providers, and IT support. These parties are contractually required to protect your information and use it only for the purposes for which we disclose it.
Payment
All transactions are settled by bank wire transfer, ACH, Zelle, or Wise.com only. We do not accept payment by credit card, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, or any similar platform. Upon a successful bid or purchase, we issue an invoice containing our payment details. We do not collect or store your banking credentials.
If you are contacted by anyone requesting payment through credit cards, PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, or any platform other than those listed above, and that person claims to represent Baer & Bosch, do not send payment. Contact us immediately, as this is not us.
Shipping
We may share your name and address with shipping carriers to fulfill deliveries.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information when required by law, court order, subpoena, or governmental authority, or when we believe in good faith that disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Baer & Bosch, our users, or the public.
Business Transfers
If Baer & Bosch is acquired, merged with another entity, or undergoes a bankruptcy proceeding, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur and that any acquiring party may continue to use your information as described in this policy. If you are located in the EEA or UK, we will provide notice as required by applicable law if such a transfer results in a material change to how your personal information is processed.
Aggregate Data
We may publish or share anonymized, aggregated statistics about site usage or auction trends that do not identify any individual.
We do not share your personal information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What We Use
We use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Site and remember your preferences.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Some are essential to Site functionality. Others are optional and relate to your preferences and browsing session.
Essential cookies are necessary for the Site to function. They include session cookies that keep you logged in and cookies that support the shopping cart and checkout process. These cannot be disabled without impairing Site functionality.
Social media cookies may be set by social media platforms when you interact with embedded content or share buttons on the Site. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
Managing Cookies
You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent. Instructions vary by browser:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences > Privacy & Security
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
Disabling cookies will impair certain Site features, including account login, the shopping cart, and auction registration.
When you first visit the Site, a cookie consent banner gives you the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies. For visitors in the EEA or UK, non-essential cookies are not set until you explicitly accept. You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the Site.
6. Third-Party Websites and Links
The Site contains links to external websites and resources not operated by Baer & Bosch. We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or data collection of those sites. A link from the Site does not constitute our endorsement of the linked site or its privacy practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external site before providing personal information.
This applies equally to any third-party platforms embedded in or linked from the Site, including social media platforms.
7. Social Media
Baer & Bosch maintains accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Tumblr, and X (formerly Twitter). When you interact with us through those platforms, the data you share is governed by the privacy policies of those platforms, not this Privacy Policy.
If you comment on, like, or share our social media posts, those platforms may collect information about your interactions. We do not control how those platforms use your data.
We do not use social login features in a way that imports your social media data without your knowledge. If we add such features in the future, this policy will be updated.
8. Third-Party Brand Trademarks and Images
The items we auction and sell include products from third-party brands, artists, and manufacturers, including luxury watch brands, fashion houses, skateboard brands, artists, and others. Product names, logos, and trademarks referenced or depicted on the Site in the context of auction listings and catalog descriptions are the property of their respective owners. Such references are made solely for identification and descriptive purposes in connection with the sale of pre-owned goods and do not imply sponsorship, endorsement, or affiliation between those brand owners and Baer & Bosch.
All original content on the Site, including catalog copy, photography, editorial articles, and design elements, is the property of Baer & Bosch Auctioneers, Inc. and is protected by copyright. Reproduction or distribution without written permission is prohibited.
9. Auctions, Shop Purchases, and Consignments
Buyers and bidders. When you participate in an auction or complete a purchase through the shop, we collect the financial and personal information necessary to process that transaction. This includes name, shipping address, and contact details. Payment is completed by the buyer via bank wire transfer, ACH, Zelle, or Wise.com using payment instructions we provide. We do not collect or store your banking credentials.
Consignors. When you consign items for auction, we collect additional information specific to that relationship, including your full name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and banking or payment details necessary to remit sale proceeds to you. We also collect information about the items you submit, which may include provenance documentation, photographs, ownership history, prior sale records, certificates of authenticity, and any relevant correspondence about the item’s background.
Some information about consigned items, including provenance details, may appear in public auction catalog listings and realized-price records. By consigning an item, you acknowledge that such information may be disclosed as part of the lot description or post-sale record. Where provenance details include personally identifying information, we will discuss appropriate handling with you prior to publication.
All transactions. Transaction records, including auction history, purchase records, and consignment agreements, are retained as required by applicable accounting, tax, and legal obligations. We conduct due diligence on prospective bidders and buyers as we deem appropriate. Where identity documents are requested, they are used solely for verification purposes and are not retained beyond what is necessary. We reserve the right to decline, block, or cancel a transaction or bidder registration at our sole discretion.
10. Unsolicited Submissions
If you contact us with photographs, item descriptions, personal information, or any other materials without a prior arrangement, those submissions are made entirely at your own risk.
We are under no obligation to treat unsolicited submissions as confidential, to respond to them, to return any materials submitted, or to refrain from sharing or discarding them. Submitting materials to us without a prior agreement does not create any obligation on our part, commercial or otherwise.
11. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as your account is active and for a reasonable period afterward, and for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, enforce our agreements, and comply with legal obligations.
Specifically:
- Transaction records are retained for at least seven years for accounting and tax purposes.
12. Data Security
This Site is served over HTTPS, meaning data transmitted between your browser and our website is encrypted in transit.
We do not process payments through the Site. The shop on this Site allows you to browse and express interest in items, but all purchases are completed through direct communication with us. No payment credentials are collected or stored on this Site.
No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. We encourage you to use strong, unique passwords for any account you create with us.
13. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 13.
14. Your Rights
Depending on your location, applicable laws such as the CCPA (California), GDPR (European Union), or UK GDPR may afford you certain rights regarding your personal information. We do not sell personal information. Where such rights apply, you may contact us to make a request and we will respond as reasonably practicable given the nature of the information we hold. EEA and UK residents may also contact their local data protection authority with any concerns.
15. International Data Transfers
Baer & Bosch operates internationally. Your personal information may be transferred to and processed in countries where data protection laws differ from those in your jurisdiction. Where required, we rely on appropriate transfer mechanisms, including Standard Contractual Clauses or other legally recognized safeguards, to protect your information. By using the Site, you acknowledge that such transfers may occur.
16. Newsletter and Marketing Opt-Out
If you subscribe to the Baer & Bosch newsletter or other marketing communications, you may unsubscribe at any time by contacting us.
17. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to check this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after any change takes effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
18. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact us.
