Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, and password.
• User Content: Photos of antiques you upload for identification and valuation.
• Payment Information: If you purchase premium features, we collect payment information processed through secure third-party payment processors.
• Communications: Information you provide when you contact us for support or feedback.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Device type, operating system, unique device identifiers, and mobile network information.
• Usage Data: How you interact with our app, including features used, pages viewed, and time spent.
• Location Data: With your permission, we may collect general location information to provide localized content.
• Analytics Data: We use analytics tools to understand app performance and user behavior.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our antique identification and valuation services
• Process your requests and transactions
• Send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support messages
• Respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests
• Improve our services through research and analysis
• Detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms
• With your consent, send you marketing communications about products and services

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf (e.g., cloud hosting, analytics, payment processing)
• Legal Requirements: If required by law or in response to valid legal requests
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale of company assets, or acquisition
• Protection of Rights: To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users
• With Your Consent: With your explicit consent for any other purpose

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Employee training on data protection

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy. When determining retention periods, we consider:

• The duration of our relationship with you
• Legal or regulatory obligations
• Our legitimate business interests
• The nature and sensitivity of the information

6. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, commonly used format
• Opt-out: Opt-out of marketing communications at any time
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing of your personal information

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

7. Children's Privacy

Our App is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete such information from our records.

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that your personal information remains protected in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

9. Third-Party Links

Our App may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• The right to know what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell
• The right to request deletion of your personal information
• The right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:

For privacy-specific inquiries, you may also contact our Data Protection Officer at the email address above with "Privacy Inquiry" in the subject line.