Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 2026 • Effective date: January 2024

Summary: SportsCards.Site is an eBay affiliate site for sports card collectors. We log search queries to generate SEO pages, use Google Analytics for traffic analysis, and do not sell your personal information. We do not require account creation or store payment information.

This Privacy Policy describes how SportsCards.Site ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit https://sportscards.site (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information to operate the Site and improve the collector experience:

Search queries — when you search for sports cards, we log the search term in order to generate useful category and player pages and improve site content. We do not associate search queries with your personal identity.
Usage data — standard web server logs may record your IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages visited. This data is used for security monitoring and aggregate traffic analysis.
Cookies — we use cookies and browser local storage to remember your preferences (such as saved searches, watchlist items, and favorite cards). We do not use cookies to track you across other websites for advertising purposes.
Favorites and saved searches — these are stored locally in your browser using localStorage and are never transmitted to our servers.

How We Use Your Information

To operate and improve the Site
To generate SEO content pages based on popular sports card search terms
To analyze aggregate traffic patterns
To detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or spam

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

eBay Partner Network

SportsCards.Site participates in the eBay Partner Network. When you click a product link and make a purchase on eBay, we may earn a commission. eBay's own privacy policy governs your interaction with eBay's platform. When you click through to eBay, you are subject to eBay's Privacy Policy.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services, each with their own privacy practices:

Google Analytics — for aggregate traffic analysis. Google may set cookies to measure site usage. You can opt out via Google's opt-out tool.
Google AdSense — we may display ads served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies to serve ads. You can opt out of personalized advertising at Google Ad Settings.
eBay Partner Network — for affiliate tracking when you click product links. See eBay's privacy policy linked above.

Cookies and Local Storage

We use browser storage for the following purposes:

localStorage — stores your saved searches, favorite card listings, and watchlist items locally in your browser. This data never leaves your device.
Analytics cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to measure aggregate site traffic.
Advertising cookies — Google AdSense uses cookies if ads are displayed.

Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or clear existing cookies and localStorage. Disabling cookies may affect some Site features (saved searches, favorites).

Data Retention

Search query logs used for content generation are retained indefinitely in aggregate form. We do not retain personally identifiable information. Server access logs are typically retained for 30–90 days. Your locally stored favorites and saved searches persist until you clear your browser data.

Children's Privacy

SportsCards.Site is not directed at children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at the address below.

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). We do not sell personal information as defined by CCPA.

European residents may have rights under GDPR including data access, rectification, and erasure. Contact us to make a GDPR request.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:
SportsCards.Site
Email: privacy@sportscards.site