Privacy Policy

Overview

At TCGBid, we believe in transparency. This Privacy Policy explains exactly what data we collect, how we use it, and what we don't collect. Your privacy matters to us.

Data We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to provide our service:

• Email address — Used for account authentication and important notifications
• Username and display name — Visible to other users on the platform
• Profile information — Bio and avatar that you choose to share
• Listing data — Auction listings, bids, and ratings you create
• Uploaded images — Photos you upload for your listings

How We Use Your Data

Your data is used to:

• Authenticate your account and keep it secure
• Display your listings and profile to other users
• Enable bidding and community features
• Send essential notifications about your account and transactions

Data We Do NOT Collect

We want to be clear about what we don't do:

• We do not collect payment information — All payments happen directly between users
• We do not collect shipping addresses — Shipping is arranged directly between buyers and sellers
• We do not track your browsing activity outside of TCGBid

Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your profile information and listings are visible to other TCGBid users as part of the platform's functionality. We may share data only if required by law.

Data Security

Your data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption. We use Supabase for our database and authentication, which provides enterprise-grade security. Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data through your profile
• Update or correct your information at any time
• Delete your account and associated data

Cookies

We use essential cookies only for authentication and session management. We do not use tracking cookies or third-party advertising cookies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes via email or a notice on our platform.