Mint Authentication (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website mintauthentication.com and the Mint Authentication mobile application (collectively, the “Service”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information.

1. Information We Collect

Account Information

When you create an account, we collect:

• Name
• Email address
• Username and password (encrypted)
• We collect device identifiers to send push notifications about order updates, promotions, and important account information. You can disable notifications in your device settings at any time.

Card Grading Data

When you use our grading services, we collect:

• Card images (front and back photos)
• Card details (player name, brand, year, serial numbers)
• Grading information (certification numbers, grades, subgrades)
• QR code verification data

Purchase Information

When you make purchases, we collect:

• Billing and shipping address
• Order history
• Payment information (processed securely by Stripe – we do not store your full credit card number)

Forum & Community Data

If you participate in our forums, we collect:

• Posts, comments, and messages you submit
• Profile information you choose to share

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect:

• Device information (device type, operating system, browser type)
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited and interactions with the Service
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Mobile App Data

Our mobile app may access:

• Camera (for QR code scanning)
• Device identifiers

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Provide and maintain our Service
• Process card grading and verification requests
• Process purchases and send order confirmations
• Send important updates about your account or orders
• Respond to your inquiries and support requests
• Improve our Service through analytics
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

3. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

• Payment Processors: Stripe processes payments on our behalf. Their privacy policy applies to payment data.
• Analytics Providers: We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with our Service.
• Service Providers: Third parties who help us operate our business (hosting, email delivery).
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

• Essential Cookies: Required for login and site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics to understand usage patterns
• Preference Cookies: To remember your settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Encrypted password storage
• Secure payment processing through Stripe
• Regular security updates

6. Data Retention

We retain your data as follows:

• Account data: Until you delete your account
• Card grading records: Indefinitely (for verification purposes)
• Purchase records: 7 years (for legal/tax requirements)
• Analytics data: 26 months

7. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails
• Data Portability: Receive your data in a portable format

To exercise these rights, contact us at: support@mintauthentication.com

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 13.

9. International Users

If you access our Service from outside the United States, your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the “Last Updated” date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

• Email: support@mintauthentication.com
• Website: mintauthentication.com