How Camera Cove protects your information
Camera Cove is committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. We only collect information necessary to provide our services and never sell your personal data to third parties.
This Privacy Policy explains how Camera Cove ("we," "our," or "us") collects, uses, shares, and protects information about you when you use our platform. By using Camera Cove, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
Camera Cove is a photography equipment marketplace that aggregates listings from multiple sources and allows users to buy and sell camera gear. We provide price analysis, search functionality, and communication tools to help photographers find the best deals.
When you create an account using Google Authentication, we collect:
Information you provide when using our platform:
Data automatically collected when you use our service:
Information from external sources we aggregate:
We use the information we collect to:
We share your information in the following limited circumstances:
Your public profile, listings, and reviews are visible to other users. Messages are only visible to recipients.
We work with trusted third parties who help us operate our platform (hosting, analytics, payment processing, customer support).
We may disclose information when required by law, to protect our rights, or to ensure platform safety.
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale, user information may be transferred to the new entity.
We never sell your personal information to advertisers or other third parties.
We implement multiple layers of security to protect your information:
Important: While we implement industry-standard security measures, no system is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services:
You can request deletion of your personal information at any time by contacting us at privacy@cameracove.com.
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Request a copy of your personal information and download your data
Update or correct inaccurate personal information
Request deletion of your account and associated data
Limit how we use your information for certain purposes
To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@cameracove.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your request.
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may limit some platform functionality.
Third-Party Analytics: We use Google Analytics and similar services to understand platform usage. These services may set their own cookies and are governed by their respective privacy policies.
Camera Cove contains links to third-party marketplaces and websites (DPReview, Fred Miranda, Nikonians, etc.). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.
When you click on external links or interact with third-party listings, you are subject to those sites' privacy policies and terms of service. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.
Google Services: Our authentication system uses Google's services, which are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Camera Cove is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will delete that information immediately. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at privacy@cameracove.com.
Camera Cove is based in the United States. If you access our platform from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.
By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and acknowledge that U.S. privacy laws may differ from those in your country.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by:
Your continued use of Camera Cove after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact us:
Privacy Inquiries:
privacy@cameracove.com
General Support:
support@cameracove.com
We will respond to privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt.
Your privacy matters to us. We are committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about our data practices. If you have any concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.