Privacy Policy
Last Updated: [Insert Date]
Introduction
Welcome to Find Pawn Shops (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://findpawnshops.com, create an account, or use our services.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our website.
1. Information We Collect
a. Personal Information You Provide
When you create an account, list a pawn shop, contact us, or use our services, we may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Business name
- Business address
- Phone number
- Payment information (if applicable)
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
b. Automatically Collected Information
We may collect certain information automatically when you visit our website, including:
- Your IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages you visit
- Time and date of your visit
- Referring URL
c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to track activity on our website and hold certain information to improve user experience. You can instruct your browser to refuse cookies, but some features may not function properly without them.
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use collected information to:
- Provide, operate, and maintain our website
- Create and manage your account
- Display your pawn shop listings
- Improve and personalize user experience
- Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
- Send you updates, marketing, or promotional materials (you may opt-out)
- Monitor and analyze website usage for improvements
- Prevent fraud, abuse, and ensure compliance with our Terms of Service
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers assisting with website operation, payment processing, analytics, or communication (bound by confidentiality agreements)
- Legal authorities if required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights and safety
- Business transfers in case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale (you will be notified)
4. Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect your information. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. Use our website at your own risk.
5. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access, update, or delete your personal information
- Object to processing or request restrictions
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting past lawful processing)
Please contact us at [insert contact email] for requests. We will respond within a reasonable timeframe.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their privacy policies separately.
7. Children’s Privacy
Our website is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will take steps to delete it promptly.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of changes by posting the new policy on this page with a new effective date. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please use the contact page to contact us