Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

When you use ComicValuator, we collect information you provide directly:

• Account information (email address, name, password)
• Comic collection data you enter (titles, grades, purchase prices, owned/wanted status)
• Search history and recent searches
• Notification preferences for email alerts
• Grading service preferences (CGC, CBCS, PGX)
• Usage data and browsing preferences

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our comic valuation services
• Store and manage your comic collection data (owned and wanted comics)
• Send email alerts about market opportunities (Upsider notifications) if you opt in
• Process subscription payments through our payment provider
• Improve our analysis algorithms and user experience
• Communicate with you about your account and service updates

3. Data Storage and Security

Your data is stored securely on our servers. We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

4. Third-Party Services

We integrate with third-party services to provide our features:

• Grand Comics Database (GCD): Comic metadata from locally imported database, cover images via GCD REST API
• PriceCharting: Real-time market pricing data for comic valuations
• Comic Vine: Creator credits, character data, and fallback cover images
• Metron: Fallback cover images when other sources unavailable
• GoCollect: Market insights for grading opportunities (Upsider feature)
• Stripe: Secure payment processing for subscriptions
• Google Analytics: Anonymous usage analytics (if you consent to cookies)

When you search for comics, queries may be sent to these services. We do not share your personal account information with pricing or metadata providers. Payment information is processed securely by Stripe and we do not store your full payment card details.

5. Cookies and Analytics

We use cookies to:

• Essential cookies: Maintain your login session and remember your preferences
• Analytics cookies (optional): If you consent, Google Analytics collects anonymous usage data to help us improve the service

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Essential cookies are required for the service to function properly.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your collection data

You can delete your account at any time from the Settings page, which will permanently remove all your data from our systems.

7. Children's Privacy

ComicValuator is not intended for users under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through the website.