Last updated: September 2026
This Privacy Policy explains what information Antique Dealer ("we," "us," "our," antiquedealer.net) collects, how we use it, and the choices you have. This is a general-purpose policy template; if you rely on it for a live commercial site, have it reviewed by qualified counsel for your jurisdiction, especially once you connect a real newsletter provider, analytics tool, or advertising network.
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly. When you use our contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, or otherwise write to us, we collect what you submit — typically your name, email address, and the content of your message.
Information collected automatically. Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser and device type, pages viewed, referring pages, and approximate location derived from your IP address. This is typically collected through standard web server logs and, if enabled, an analytics tool.
Cookies and similar technologies. This site may use cookies or local storage to remember your preferences, keep basic aggregate analytics, and (if applicable) support advertising features. You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings; doing so may affect some site features.
How We Use Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the site
- Respond to messages sent through the contact form
- Send the newsletter to those who subscribe to it
- Understand aggregate readership trends (e.g., which articles are popular)
- Detect and prevent spam, abuse, or security issues
We do not sell your personal information to third parties, and we do not share it with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
How We Share Information
We may share information with service providers who help us operate the site — for example, an email delivery service for the newsletter, or a hosting or analytics provider — under obligations to protect it and use it only for the purposes we specify. We may also disclose information if required by law, to protect our legal rights, or to protect the safety of our users or the public.
Data Retention
We retain contact-form messages and newsletter subscriber information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes described above, or until you ask us to delete it.
Your Choices
- You may unsubscribe from the newsletter at any time using the link in any newsletter email.
- You may ask us to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you by using our contact form.
- Depending on your location, you may have additional rights under laws such as the GDPR (EEA/UK) or state privacy laws (US) — including the right to data portability or to object to certain processing.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Continued use of the site after a change constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
For privacy questions or to exercise any of the rights above, use our contact form and select "Privacy question."