Privacy Policy

PRIVACY POLICY

Effective Date: 8th May, 2026

At The TGC Times, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal data you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect and process the following types of information:

  • Personal Identifiers: When you subscribe to our newsletter or create an account, we collect your name and email address.
  • Usage Information: We collect data about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, pages visited, and the specific cards/categories you interact with in our calculators.
  • Cookies and Tracking: We use cookies to remember your preferences and to analyze our website traffic via third-party tools like Google Analytics.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the collected data for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To provide you with market news, updates, and access to our calculation tools.
  • Communications: To send you our newsletter (which you may opt out of at any time).
  • Improvement: To analyze user trends and improve the functionality of our Collection Value Calculators.
  • Security: To protect our website from fraudulent activity and cyberattacks.

3. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share data only in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We may share your email with trusted third-party providers (e.g., Mailchimp or Beehiiv) solely for the purpose of delivering our newsletter.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to a valid legal request.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger or sale of The TGC Times, your information may be transferred as part of the business assets.

4. DATA RETENTION AND SECURITY

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. While we implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. YOUR RIGHTS (GDPR/CCPA COMPLIANCE)

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your data:

  • Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
  • Correction: The right to request that we correct any inaccurate information.
  • Erasure: The right to request that we delete your personal data.
  • Opt-Out: The right to unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time via the link provided in our emails.

6. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website contains links to third-party marketplaces and resources (e.g., eBay, TCGPlayer). We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for, the content or privacy policies of these third-party sites.

7. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Effective Date.”