LEGAL

PRIVACY POLICY

Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Introduction

The Certified Trading Card Association ("CTCA," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and otherwise process your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with us.

Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly, such as when you complete a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or apply for membership. This includes your name, email address, phone number, business information, and any other details you submit. We also automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including IP address, browser type, and pages visited.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to: communicate with you about membership and services; respond to your inquiries; process applications; send marketing communications (with your consent); improve and maintain our website; and comply with legal obligations. We may also use aggregated, anonymized data for analytics and business purposes.

Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. We may share your information with service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, and when required by law or to protect our rights and safety.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal information. You may also have the right to opt out of certain communications. To exercise these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser, though disabling cookies may impact functionality.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of material changes by updating the date at the bottom of this policy and, where required, obtaining your consent.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at connect@thectca.org. We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe.

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