At CardsDock, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information We Collect
Personal Information
We collect information you provide directly to us, including:
- Email address and account credentials for sign-up and sign-in
- Password and authentication data handled by our identity provider using industry-standard security practices
- Optional profile information such as a display name or nickname
- Content you add to the service, such as inventory records (cards and packs), sold/trade records, forum posts and comments, andâwhere available on your planâmessages and friend connections
- Subscription and billing-related information processed by our payment provider when you subscribe
- Information you include when you contact support
Usage Information
We automatically collect certain information when you use our services:
- Device information and browser type
- IP address and general location derived from it
- Pages visited and time spent on our website
- Interactions with our platform (for example, features used and approximate usage patterns)
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve our services
- Create and manage your account
- Store and display your collection data, statistics, and records as you use the product
- Operate community features such as the forum, andâwhere your plan allowsâbrowsing, friends, and messaging
- Process subscriptions and payments
- Send you important service-related updates and respond to your inquiries
- Analyze usage patterns to improve reliability and user experience
- Ensure platform security and help prevent fraud or abuse
Cookies and Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login status
- Analyze how our website is used to improve functionality
- Provide a consistent experience across sessions
- Support website security and help prevent abuse
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Note that disabling cookies may affect some functionality of our website.
Data Sharing and Security
We Do Not Sell Your Data
We do not sell, trade, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
Limited Sharing
We may share your information only in the following circumstances:
- With other users as needed for features you choose to use (for example, forum content visible to others, or profile and collection details according to your visibility settings and plan)
- With service providers who assist us in operating our website and infrastructure (for example, hosting, authentication, database, analytics, and payments), under confidentiality and data-processing expectations consistent with their role
- When required by law or to protect our rights, users, or the safety of others
- In connection with a business transfer, merger, or acquisition, subject to appropriate safeguards
Data Security
We implement appropriate security measures designed to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes practices such as:
- Encryption of data in transit (and, where applicable, at rest) using industry-standard methods
- Regular review and improvement of our security practices
- Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis
- Secure authentication through established identity providers
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law. Some information may be retained in backups or logs for a limited time. You may ask us about deletion of your account and data subject to applicable law and legitimate business needs.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.
This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and will remain in effect except with respect to any changes in its provisions in the future, which will be in effect immediately after being posted on this page.
Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, contact us at Support@CardsDock.com.