Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

D'Gathering collects limited personal and technical information to operate our search engine and marketplace effectively:

• Account Information: When you register an account, we collect your name, email address, mobile contact number, and Facebook profile URL.
• Listing Data: Card details, photos, description messages, and pricing uploaded when creating marketplace listings or Looking For (LF) requests.
• Usage & Search Data: Anonymous search queries and visit metrics recorded to generate search trend analytics and optimize database performance.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information exclusively for the following purposes:

• To facilitate peer-to-peer communication between card buyers and sellers.
• To manage user authentication, session security, and account verification.
• To display market search trends and improve search speed across local game store listings.
• We never sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party advertisers.

3. Public Marketplace Listings

When you post a marketplace listing or Looking For request, your poster name, contact number, and Facebook profile link are publicly displayed on the listing card. This allows interested MTG players to contact you directly via Facebook Messenger or SMS/Call to complete trades.

4. Cookies & Local Storage

We use lightweight browser storage and session cookies to remember your active theme preference (Default, Raw Energy, Isolation, Orzhov) and keep you logged into your account during active browser sessions.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security practices, including encrypted password storage (`password_hash`), prepared SQL queries, and secure server environments to safeguard your account credentials.

6. Your Privacy Rights & Account Management

You have full control over your personal information. You may edit your contact details or delete your active marketplace listings at any time from the marketplace dashboard. If you wish to request account deletion, please contact our support team.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please reach out to us via our official contact channels or community page.