Last updated: July 2, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Vinyl Quest ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you use our website at vinylquest.io and our platform (collectively, the "Service"). By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
When you create an account, we collect your name, email address, username, and any profile information you choose to add. If you sign up for a paid plan, payment information is processed by our payment provider Stripe and is not stored on our servers.
When you use the Service, we automatically collect certain information including your IP address, browser type, operating system, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and other usage data. We use this information to operate and improve the Service.
If you sign in using Google or Facebook, we receive basic profile information from those services including your name and email address. We use this information only to create and manage your account.
We use the information we collect to:
When you use The Curator feature, your messages and The Curator's responses are logged to improve the Service and to generate aggregated, anonymized demand signals about vinyl collecting trends. We do not sell individual conversation data to third parties. Aggregated, anonymized trend data may be shared with partners such as labels, distributors, and record stores.
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
We retain your information for as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the Service. If you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal information within 30 days, except where we are required to retain it for legal purposes.
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@vinylquest.io.
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on the Service and hold certain information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. If you do not accept cookies, some portions of the Service may not function properly.
The Service is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the Service after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at info@vinylquest.io or through our contact form.