Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 15, 2026 Last Updated: April 15, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Coin Show Near Me (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information when you use our website at coinshownearme.com and all related services (the “Platform”).

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

  • Account registration: Name, email address, phone number, business name (for Dealers), ZIP code
  • Dealer registration: Business name, license information (if provided), shows you plan to attend, areas of specialty
  • Collection submissions: Descriptions of coins, currency, bullion, and collectibles; photographs of items; estimated values
  • Offer requests: Contact information and item details shared between Sellers and Dealers
  • Show submissions: Event name, dates, venue, organizer contact information (for Promoters)
  • Contact forms: Any information you submit through forms on the Platform

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: Pages visited, features used, time spent on pages
  • Device information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution
  • Location data: Approximate location based on IP address (not precise GPS)
  • Cookies and similar technologies: See Section 5

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Operate and maintain the Platform
  • Connect Sellers with Dealers attending specific coin shows
  • Display event listings and dealer directories
  • Process and respond to form submissions
  • Send transactional communications (offer notifications, account updates)
  • Improve the Platform and develop new features
  • Prevent fraud and enforce our Terms of Use
  • Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. How We Share Your Information

3.1 Between Users

When a Seller submits a collection for pre-show offers, the Seller’s contact information and item details are shared with the Dealers they select. By using the pre-show offer system, you consent to this sharing.

When a Dealer verifies attendance at a show, their business name and specialties are displayed publicly on the show listing.

3.2 Service Providers

We may share information with third-party service providers who assist in operating the Platform (e.g., form processing services, email delivery, hosting, analytics). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, safety, or the rights of others.

3.4 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

4. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time by contacting us. We may retain certain information as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (e.g., dispute resolution).

5. Cookies and Tracking

The Platform uses cookies and similar technologies for:

  • Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality
  • Analytics cookies: To understand how visitors use the Platform (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Preference cookies: To remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect Platform functionality.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

  • Access your personal information
  • Correct inaccurate information
  • Delete your personal information
  • Opt out of marketing communications
  • Data portability — receive your data in a structured format
  • Withdraw consent for processing based on consent

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to delete, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.

To exercise your rights, contact us at privacy@coinshownearme.com.

7. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not directed at individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 18. If we learn that we have collected information from a child under 18, we will delete it promptly.

The Platform may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., coin show organizer websites, dealer websites). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.

10. International Users

The Platform is operated in the United States. If you access the Platform from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be posted on the Platform with an updated “Last Updated” date.

12. Contact

For privacy-related questions or to exercise your rights:

Coin Show Near Me Email: privacy@coinshownearme.com

This document is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.

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