Privacy Policy

Last Updated: November 12, 2024

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy explains how Check This ("we", "our", or "us") collects, uses, and protects your information when you use our service. We are committed to protecting your privacy while providing transparent information about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

• Account information (username, email address)
• Images of collectibles you upload
• Payment information (processed securely through our payment providers)
• eBay account information (if you choose to connect it)
• Any additional information you choose to share in your profile

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

• Usage data (how you interact with our service)
• Device information (browser type, IP address)
• Cookies and similar technologies
• Error logs and performance data

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

• Provide and maintain our service
• Process your transactions
• Facilitate community voting and grading
• Improve our service
• Communicate with you about your account
• Ensure compliance with our terms of service
• Generate anonymized statistics about collectible grading

4. Public Information

4.1 Images and Uploads

All images uploaded to Check This become publicly accessible. This includes:

• Images of collectibles
• Associated grading results
• Community assessments and ratings
• Pricing estimates

4.2 User Information

The following information may be publicly displayed:

• Your username
• Your grading history
• Your marketplace listings
• Connected eBay account information (if you choose to enable this feature)
• Other profile information you choose to make public

5. Image Usage Rights

5.1 License Grant

When you upload images to Check This, you grant us:

• A worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free license
• The right to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute the images
• Permission to use images for marketing, educational, or promotional purposes
• The ability to analyze images for service improvement

5.2 Privacy Protection

While we may use uploaded images freely, we will:

• Never associate images with personal identifying information
• Remove any metadata containing personal information
• Protect any private information visible in images

6. Data Sharing and Third Parties

6.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

6.2 Limited Third-Party Access

We only share data with:

• Payment processors (for processing transactions)
• Cloud service providers (for hosting)
• eBay (only if you choose to connect your account)

6.3 Service Providers

Our service providers:

• Are bound by strict confidentiality agreements
• Can only use data to provide services to us
• Must comply with privacy and security standards

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your information, including:

• Encryption of sensitive data
• Regular security assessments
• Secure data storage
• Access controls and monitoring

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information
• Correct inaccurate data
• Delete your account and associated data
• Export your data
• Opt out of marketing communications

Note: Some information may be retained for legal, legitimate business purposes, or public interest, even after account deletion.

9. Children's Privacy

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

10. 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 Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the "Last Updated" date
• Sending an email notification for significant changes

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

• Email: [email protected]

12. Governing Law

This Privacy Policy is governed by the laws of Ontario, Canada.