Privacy Policy
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have when using PosterDrops.
We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about the data we collect and how we use it when you use PosterDrops. This policy applies to all visitors, users, and collectors.
We collect information in the following ways:
Account Information
- Name
- Email address
- Profile picture
- Password (encrypted)
Profile Information
- Bio
- Profile picture
- Social media links
- eBay username (if connected)
Collection Data
- Collections & wanted lists
- Posters you add, notes, tags
- Attended shows
- Purchase information (optional)
Transaction Information
- Marketplace orders & sales
- Shipping address
- Payment confirmations
- Payment card details are securely processed by Stripe and are not stored by PosterDrops.
When you visit PosterDrops, we automatically collect:
- Device and browser information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, search queries, features used, time spent)
- General location derived from IP address
- Referring URLs and how you arrived at PosterDrops
We use cookies and similar technologies to keep you signed in, remember your preferences, understand usage patterns, and support advertising (with consent). You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. For full details, see our Cookie Policy.
We will never sell your personal information.
We only share data with trusted service providers to operate and improve PosterDrops.
- Provide, maintain, and improve PosterDrops
- Process marketplace transactions
- Calculate Deal Scores and market values
- Send account notifications and service announcements
- Send marketing communications (with consent; opt-out anytime)
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
- Analyze usage patterns to improve the experience
- Comply with legal obligations
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with PosterDrops. We may use Google AdSense to display ads. These services use cookies and may collect data according to their own privacy policies. You can opt out of personalized advertising through your Google account settings.
When you list items for sale or make purchases on the PosterDrops marketplace:
- Listing details (images, descriptions, pricing) are publicly visible
- Buyer and seller information is shared as needed to complete transactions
- Transaction history contributes to our historical pricing database
- Sales data is aggregated and anonymized for Deal Score calculations
We may share information with:
- Other users: Your public profile, listings, and collection are visible to other users
- Service providers: Stripe (payments), Mailchimp (email), DigitalOcean (hosting), Cloudflare (security), Google (analytics)
- Legal compliance: When required by law or legal process
- Safety: To protect the rights, safety, or property of PosterDrops and its users
- Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We retain your personal information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services. After account deletion, we may retain certain data as required by law or for legitimate business purposes (fraud prevention, financial records). Historical sales data is retained indefinitely as part of our public database but is not linked to individual accounts after deletion.
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access — Request a copy of your personal data
- Correction — Request correction of inaccurate information
- Deletion — Request deletion of your data (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt-out — Unsubscribe from marketing emails anytime
- Data portability — Request your data in a portable format
- Cookie preferences — Manage cookies through browser settings
To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].
We use SSL/TLS encryption, secure server infrastructure, firewall protection, regular monitoring, and limited employee access to protect your data. No method is 100% secure, but we are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability.
PosterDrops is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we discover a child under 18 has created an account, we will delete it promptly.
PosterDrops is operated from the United States. If you access PosterDrops from outside the US, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. For EEA/UK users, we process data on the basis of consent, contractual necessity, and legitimate interests.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Material changes will be communicated via email or site notification. Continued use of PosterDrops after changes constitutes acceptance.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy:
- Email: [email protected]
- Contact Page: posterdrops.com/pages/contact