Privacy Policy

The Binder ("we," "us") is a personal trading-card collection tracker. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices. We keep this simple because our approach is simple: we collect only what's needed to run the app, and we never sell your data.

Information we collect

• Account details. If you create an account, we store your email address and a securely hashed version of your password (we never store your actual password).
• Your collection data. The trading-card information you enter — card names, sets, values, conditions, notes, photos, and how you organize them — so we can save and sync it for you.
• Payment information. If you subscribe to a paid plan, payment is processed by Stripe. We do not receive or store your full card number; Stripe handles that securely. We keep only a customer reference and your plan status.
• Basic technical data. Standard information your browser or device sends (such as request logs) needed to operate and secure the service.
• Advertising measurement. The app loads Google's advertising measurement tag. If you arrive from one of our ads, Google records that the visit came from the ad and whether you went on to create an account. It is a count of visits and sign-ups — nothing in your collection is included. Blocking advertising cookies stops it and the app works the same.
• Price look-ups. When you search for or refresh a card's price, the card name and set are sent to our card-pricing provider (Card Hedge) so it can return prices. Your email is not sent.

How we use it

• To provide the app and save/sync your collection across your devices.
• To create and manage your account and, if applicable, your subscription.
• To keep the service secure and working properly.

How it's stored

Your account and collection data are stored in a secured cloud database hosted by our infrastructure provider (Render). If you use the app without an account, your data stays in your own browser on your device.

Who we share it with

We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the service providers needed to run the app — currently Render (hosting and database), Stripe (payment processing), Card Hedge (card prices) and Google (advertising measurement, described above) — and only as needed to provide the service, or if required by law.

Your choices

• You can access and edit your collection at any time in the app.
• You can delete your account and the collection saved with it yourself: tap Delete my account in the app (your account window, or Settings), or use the account deletion page. Any paid plan is cancelled first. You can also email us (below) and we will do it for you.
• You can cancel a paid plan at any time from within the app.

Children

The Binder is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their information.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We'll change the "Last updated" date above when we do.

Contact

Questions or requests? Email kimberly.schultz1968@gmail.com.