Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Village Collector (“Village Collector,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website and services.
By using Village Collector, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in the following ways:
a. Information You Provide
When you create an account or use the service, you may provide:
• Name
• Email address
• Account login credentials
• Collection data (inventory items, photos, notes, purchase details)
b. Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages visited
• Time spent on pages
• Referring URLs
This information is collected using cookies and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
• Provide and operate the Village Collector service
• Create and manage your account
• Improve platform features and performance
• Communicate with you about your account or service updates
• Monitor usage trends and site performance
• Maintain security and prevent abuse
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to operate our website, understand how visitors interact with our content, and support affiliate referral tracking.
Cookies may be set by Village Collector or by third-party services we use, including analytics providers and affiliate partners such as eBay. These cookies may collect information such as browser type, device information, pages visited, and referral activity.
You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect certain features or functionality of the website.
4. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc.
Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Device and browser information
• General geographic location (city/region level)
This information helps us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve performance and usability.
How Google Uses Data
Google may process this data according to its own privacy policies.
You can learn more here:
https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opting Out of Google Analytics
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by:
• Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies
• Installing Google’s opt-out browser add-on:
https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
5. How We Protect Your Information
We take reasonable measures to protect your data, including:
• Secure hosting
• Access controls
• Industry-standard security practices
However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Data Ownership
You retain ownership of all collection data you enter into Village Collector.
We do not sell, rent, or share your collection data with third parties.
6.1. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Village Collector does not sell personal information.
Under California law, certain third-party services used on this site, including affiliate referral tracking, may be considered “sharing” of personal information. California residents have the right to opt out of such sharing.
If you would like to exercise this right, please contact us using the information provided below.
6.2. Data Sharing
We may share limited information only:
• With service providers necessary to operate the platform (e.g., hosting, analytics)
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights, users, or platform security
We do not sell personal data.
7. Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to:
• Provide the service
• Meet legal and operational requirements
Upon account cancellation, your data may be deleted after a reasonable retention period.
8. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
• Access your personal information
• Request corrections or deletion
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for analytics cookies
To make a request, please contact us using the information below.
8.1. Non-Discrimination Statement
Village Collector will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. This includes denying services, charging different prices, or providing a different level of service.
9. California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your personal information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).
These rights may include the right to:
• Know what categories of personal information we collect
• Request access to or deletion of your personal information
• Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
Village Collector does not sell personal information. However, certain third-party services used on this site (such as affiliate referral tracking) may be considered “sharing” under California law.
If you would like to exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
10. Children’s Privacy
Village Collector is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
11. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites.
12. Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on this website may be affiliate links. This means Village Collector may earn a small commission if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Affiliate relationships do not influence the content, data, or recommendations presented on this site.
12.1. eBay Affiliate Program
Village Collector participates in the eBay Partner Network, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for websites to earn fees by linking to eBay listings.
When you click on an eBay link on this website, eBay may place cookies or use similar tracking technologies to determine the source of the referral. These technologies allow eBay to attribute a purchase to our site if one is made.
The use of these cookies is solely for referral tracking and commission attribution and does not increase the price you pay for any product. The information collected through these technologies may be considered personal information under certain privacy laws, including California privacy laws.
Village Collector does not control how eBay uses data collected through its cookies. For more information on how eBay collects, uses, and protects your data, please review eBay’s Privacy Policy.
Village Collector does not receive personally identifiable information from eBay as part of this affiliate relationship.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Continued use of Village Collector after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Village Collector, a service of Think Different Designs LLC.
384 Baler Circle, Vacaville, CA 95687
Email: info@villagecollector.com
Website: https://villagecollector.com