1. Information we collect
We may collect account details (name, email, phone, shipping address), order and consignment records, offers you submit, messages you send us, device/browser data, cookies for site access and sessions, and images of cards you upload or that we scan for vault processing.
2. How we use information
We use data to operate the marketplace and vault, process submissions, identify and list cards, communicate about orders and consignments, improve tools, prevent fraud/abuse, and comply with law.
3. Card images & AI processing
Scans and photos of cards may be processed by GCS systems and third-party AI/vision providers to help identify player, set, parallel, and related fields. Depending on configuration, that may include providers such as Google Gemini, Anthropic Claude, xAI Grok, and specialty card-recognition APIs (for example CardSight or Ximilar). Images may also be stored for inventory, listings, fingerprint matching, and quality review. Do not upload images you do not have rights to use.
4. Processors & sharing
We may share data with service providers that help us run the platform, including for example: hosting (e.g. Vercel), data stores (e.g. Upstash/Redis or similar), email (e.g. Resend), payments (e.g. Stripe), analytics (e.g. Google Analytics), shipping carriers when you request shipment, AI/vision APIs as above, and marketplace channels you authorize (e.g. eBay listing tools). We may also share with authorities when required. We do not sell personal information as a consumer data broker.
5. Cookies, analytics & access controls
We use cookies and similar storage for site password gates (when enabled), admin and account sessions, cart/preferences, basic security, and (when configured) **Google Analytics 4** to understand aggregate traffic, popular pages, and referral sources. Analytics may use cookies or similar identifiers and process IP/device data under Google’s terms; we use this for product and marketing decisions, not to sell personal data. You can block cookies or use browser controls / Google’s ad settings where available; some features may not work without cookies.
6. Retention
We retain account, order, offer, and vault records as needed for operations, tax, and dispute resolution. Scan images and contact messages may be retained for operational history and then deleted or archived.
7. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, but no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.
8. Your choices
Contact support@globalcardshow.com to update account details or request deletion where applicable (subject to legal and operational retention needs).
9. Children
Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, contact us so we can delete it.
10. Contact
Privacy questions: support@globalcardshow.com.