Privacy Policy
Effective Date: August 09, 2025
At Do Not Bend Cards and Unbent Edge (donotbendcards.com), we respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about how we handle your information. This policy explains our practices for collecting, using, and protecting data when you visit the site, subscribe to Unbent Edge, download the free guide (How to Buy Pokémon Cards on eBay), or interact with our content. By using our services, you agree to this policy. We're committed to empowering savvy collectors like you—without bending your trust.
Information We Collect
We collect data to provide Unbent Edge newsletters, the free guide, and site features:
- Personal Data: Name (optional) and email address when you subscribe via double opt-in forms.
- Usage Data: Automatically collected details like IP address, browser type, visit times, and referring sites via site analytics.
- Email Interaction Data: Signup date, emails sent/received, open/click rates, and replies (stored for compliance and improvement in our email service, MailerLite).
- Cookies and Similar Tech: See the Cookie Policy section below.
- No Sensitive Data: We don't collect payment info, health details, or anything unnecessary. Affiliates (e.g., Amazon, TCGPlayer) may collect data if you click links—see their policies.
We do not provide services or sell products to children under 18. If you're under 18, use the site only with parental permission and supervision—do not provide personal information.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver newsletters, the guide, and updates on Pokémon TCG trends/deals.
- To manage subscriptions (e.g., double opt-in, preference changes).
- For internal analytics (e.g., improve content based on engagement).
- Occasionally for AI-assisted content development (e.g., tools like Grok for brainstorming—inputs are general, no personal data shared, outputs reviewed manually).
- We never sell your data or use it for unrelated purposes.
Sharing Your Information
- Service Providers: Shared with trusted tools like MailerLite (emails) and DropFunnels (site hosting)—they access data only as needed under strict agreements.
- Affiliates: If you click links to Amazon or TCGPlayer, they may track the referral (we earn commissions—disclosure: this supports the newsletter, but recommendations are genuine and not influenced by earnings).
- Legal Requirements: We may share data if required by law (e.g., subpoenas) or to protect rights/property.
- Aggregate Data: Non-personal stats may be shared with partners for site improvement.
- Government Access: Agencies may access data without our knowledge (e.g., national security); we may not notify you.
- No third-party sales of personal data.
Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar tech (e.g., pixels) to enhance your experience:
- Essential Cookies: For basic functionality (e.g., form submissions)—no consent needed.
- Analytics Cookies: To track visits anonymously (e.g., Google Analytics for improvement).
- Marketing Cookies: For affiliate tracking (disclosure: helps attribute commissions).
- How to Manage: Block cookies in browser settings (e.g., Chrome > Settings > Privacy > Cookies). Opt-out of analytics via Google's add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout). Note: Disabling may limit features.
Affiliate Disclosures
Unbent Edge includes affiliate links (e.g., Amazon, TCGPlayer). We earn commissions from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. All disclosures are made in content to keep things transparent—recommendations are based on value, not earnings.
Your Data Rights
- Access/Update: Contact info@donotbendcards.com to view/update your data (e.g., signup records, email logs).
- Delete/Opt-Out: Unsubscribe via email links or request deletion—we'll remove you within 10 days (retaining basic logs for compliance, e.g., unsubscribe records).
- Portability: Request data export (CSV format) free of charge.
- For CA/EU Users: Under CCPA/CPRA/GDPR, you have rights to non-discrimination, sales opt-out (we don't sell data), and complaints to authorities.
- Retention: Data kept as long as subscribed; deleted within 30 days of unsubscribe.
Security
We use encryption (HTTPS), secure providers, and best practices to protect data. No system is 100% secure—if a breach occurs, we'll notify you as required.
Changes to This Policy
We may update for new features—changes posted here with new date. Major updates emailed. Continued use means acceptance.
Contact Us
Questions/requests? Email info[at]donotbendcards.com. We're here to help.