Effective Date: April 19, 2025
Last Updated: April 19, 2025

Introduction

At TF Numismatics (https://www.tfnumismatics.com), we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding how your information is collected and used. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices concerning data collection, usage, and protection, as well as your rights regarding your personal information.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect the following types of information when you voluntarily provide it:

  • Full name
  • Email address
  • Mailing address (if provided for specific purposes)
  • Phone number (if provided through contact forms)
  • Messages and correspondence content
  • Newsletter preferences

1.2 Non-Personal Information

Our systems automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address (anonymized for analytics)
  • Device information (operating system, screen resolution)
  • Referring website
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Pages viewed and time spent on pages
  • Links clicked and actions taken on our site

2. How We Use Your Information

We process your information for the following legitimate purposes:

2.1 Service Provision

  • Responding to inquiries and support requests
  • Providing requested information about numismatic topics
  • Fulfilling subscription requests

2.2 Site Optimization

  • Analyzing user behavior to improve content and navigation
  • Identifying technical issues and optimizing performance
  • Understanding content preferences and reading patterns

2.3 Communication

  • Sending newsletters and updates (with explicit consent)
  • Notifying you about significant site changes or policies
  • Responding to questions about coin identification or valuation

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process your data based on:

  • Your explicit consent (for newsletter subscriptions)
  • Our legitimate interests in improving our services and content
  • Contractual necessity when responding to specific requests
  • Legal obligations under applicable regulations

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 What We Use

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Maintain essential site functionality (session cookies)
  • Analyze user behavior via Google Analytics (with IP anonymization enabled)
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Improve site performance and content relevance

4.2 Your Control Options

You can:

  • Accept or decline cookies via our cookie consent banner
  • Disable cookies through your browser settings
  • Use private browsing modes to limit tracking
  • Opt out of Google Analytics via Google’s Opt-out Browser Add-on

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

5.1 We Do Not Sell Your Data

We do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise transfer your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

5.2 Service Providers

We may share information with trusted service providers who help us operate our website:

  • Email service providers (for newsletter distribution)
  • Analytics providers (Google Analytics)
  • Website hosting and security services
  • Content delivery networks

All service providers are contractually obligated to use your information solely for providing the contracted services.

5.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to do so by law or if we believe in good faith that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Protect against legal liability
  • Protect the personal safety of users or the public

6. Embedded Content

Articles on this site may include embedded content from third-party websites such as YouTube. These embeds behave as if you visited the other website directly and may:

  • Use their own cookies
  • Monitor your interaction with the embedded content
  • Collect data according to their own privacy policies

We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services.

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption for all site traffic
  • Regular security assessments
  • Access controls for administrative functions
  • Secure data storage practices
  • Regular backups and security updates

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

9. Your Data Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Restrict or object to certain processing activities
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent at any time for consent-based processing

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: [email protected]

10. International Data Transfers

Our website is operated in the United States. If you are accessing it from another country with different data protection laws, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 years of age, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will promptly delete this information.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will post the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Significant changes will be announced through a notice on our website.

13. Contact Information

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

TF Numismatics
 Email: [email protected]
 Website: https://www.tfnumismatics.com
 Address: Portland, ME, USA

14. Dispute Resolution

If you have an unresolved privacy or data concern that we have not addressed satisfactorily, please contact us to resolve the issue.