As of 23 January 2012
This Privacy Policy applies to the website CollectorsLife.com (hereinafter also referred to as "we", "us" or "Collector's Life"). This Privacy Policy is a part of our Terms of Use.
In this Privacy Policy we describe how we collect, use and share personal information.
Sometimes it may happen that we change our Privacy Policy. For major changes, we will inform you by e-mail as far as you are registered. Minor changes will take effect as soon as we announce them on our website. If you do not agree with our Privacy Policy, please stop using our services.
What data is stored?
We distinguish between personal data and anonymous data. We only have access to personal data which you provide to us voluntarily. These include, for example, your e-mail address you provide when registering on our website and all the data you additionally provide in your user account, such as your name or your residence.
In addition to the personal data, there is also anonymous data, which is mainly used for statistical purposes or to ensure the smooth operation of this website. This includes, for example, your approximate location (country) at the time of your visit or your activities on the website. For more information about how we statistically use your activities, please read the section "Google Analytics".
Where is the data stored?
Your personal data is stored on our servers in Germany. So when you transfer data to our website, you agree that these data is stored on a server in Germany.
Some personal information is stored in so-called cookies. For more information, see the following paragraph.
Cookies
Cookies are small information files placed on your computer when you visit our website. For example, we use cookies to recognize already registered users, so that the proper use of our services is guaranteed.
Third-party advertising, which is shown on our website may, under certain circumstances also include cookies by advertisers. We have no control over these cookies. You should, therefore, read the privacy policies of the respective advertising agencies or advertisers to get more information.
Your internet browser provides the opportunity to disable the creation of cookies either specifically or completely. However, we point out that your access to our services is very limited then.
Who has access to my data?
Your personal data, such as your e-mail address, is only available to our employees, unless you do not disclose your data separately on a publicly accessible page of our services. Our staff will treat your personal data strictly trustworthy and will not give it to third parties.
What are my options?
Apart from your username, by default, no personal data is publicly available on the website. Collector's Life gives you the opportunity to display some of your data, such as name and age, to be published on your public profile. Please be aware that in this case, your public data is visible to every visitor. You can decide which data is made publicly visible. Therefore, please use the settings in your user account on CollectorsLife.com.
What data will be shared?
Basically we will not provide personal data such as e-mail addresses or names to third parties. What we share is collected anonymous data, which describes, for example, your approximately location or your activities on our website. This collected anonymous data is not connected to your personal information and is stored separately and processed for statistical purposes only. For more information, please read the section "Google Analytics".
It may happen that we access or share your personal information, without you being able to influence. The reasons for this are: (1) protection or defense of the rights or property of Collector's Life or its employees. (2) protection against fraud, illegal activities, violation of our Terms of Use. (3) compliance with the law or legal process or to assert our rights or to defend ourselves against claims.
Security of the data
We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, personnel and physical resources to protect stored personal data against loss, theft and unauthorized use. Sensitive information, such as passwords, are encrypted when transmitted and stored only in encrypted form. Despite these precautions, you should note that when you transfer data to Collector's Life, this may happen through several systems that are not under our control and may be unsafe.
Please be sure to treat your password confidential. Do not share your password to anyone. Anyone who has access to your password can gain access to your stored information and appropriately view, steal and change it.
Google Analytics
Collector's Life uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service of Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies, which allow an analysis of the use of the Site by you. The generated information about the usage of this website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a server of Google in the U.S. and stored there. Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compiling reports on website activity for website operators and providing other services related to website activity and internet usage. Also, Google will transmit this information to third parties unless required by law or if third parties process the information on behalf of Google. Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. You may refuse the use of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings on your internet browser. In this case, we point out that you can't use the full functionality of this website. By using this website you consent to the processing of data about you by Google in the manner and purpose described above.
Amazon Associates Programme
Collector's Life is a participant in the Amazon EU Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising programme designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.de and Amazon.co.uk.