Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

DiecastPool ("we", "us", or "our") operates diecastpool.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services. Please read this carefully. By using DiecastPool you consent to the practices described here.

2. Information We Collect

• Account data: username, email address, and hashed password when you register.
• Profile data: optional bio, avatar, verification tier, and reputation score.
• Garage & listing data: the car models you add to your collection, listing prices, and images you upload.
• Transaction data: order amounts and PayPal transaction IDs (we do not store full card numbers).
• Usage data: pages visited, search queries, browser type, and IP address for analytics and fraud prevention.

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide, maintain, and improve the DiecastPool platform.
• To authenticate users and protect account security.
• To process transactions and send related notifications.
• To display your public profile and garage to other collectors (subject to your privacy settings).
• To detect and prevent fraud, spam, and policy violations.
• To send service announcements, security alerts, and support messages.

4. Data Sharing

We do not sell your personal data. We may share information with:

• Supabase - our database and auth infrastructure provider.
• PayPal - solely to facilitate payment processing.
• Law enforcement - when required by applicable law or to protect the rights of users.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use essential session cookies to keep you logged in. We do not use third-party advertising cookies. Usage analytics are collected in aggregate and cannot identify you personally.

6. Data Retention

We retain your account data for as long as your account is active. If you delete your account we will remove personally identifiable information within 30 days, except where retention is required by law or for legitimate fraud-prevention purposes.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction you may have the right to access, correct, export, or delete your personal data. To exercise these rights, email us at privacy@diecastpool.com.

8. Children's Privacy

DiecastPool is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from anyone under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. We will notify registered users by email and update the "Last updated" date above. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

10. Contact

Questions about this policy? Email privacy@diecastpool.com.