Who we are

This website is collect.toys (“we”, “us”, “our”).
Website: https://collect.toys
Contact: Contact Page

What data we collect

We may collect:

• Account data (if you create an account): username, email address, encrypted/hashed login credentials, and account preferences.

• User-generated content you provide: collection status (such as “Have”, “Need”, or similar), notes, comments, custom lists, and any other information you voluntarily submit through site features.

• Technical data: IP address (which may be logged by our hosting, security, and performance tools), browser type, device information, pages viewed, referral/source pages, and approximate location (such as city/region) derived from IP.
• Cookies and similar technologies: used to enable core site functionality and, where applicable, for analytics and advertising (see section 5).

Why we collect/use data

We use data to:

• Display advertising (if enabled): show ads (including Google AdSense) and measure ad performance.
• Provide site features: account access, collection tracking, lists, and related functionality.
• Improve performance and security: monitor site stability, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot issues.
• Measure content performance (if enabled): understand how visitors use the site and improve navigation and content.

Sharing Of Data

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited data with:

• Advertising partners when ads are shown (including Google and its partners), which may involve cookies or similar technologies as described below.
• Service providers (such as hosting, security, performance, and analytics providers) that help us operate and protect the site.

If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.

When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.

If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.

We may use Google AdSense to display ads on collect.toys.

Advertising (Google AdSense) and cookies

Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You can learn more about how Google uses cookies here:
How Google uses cookies: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies

You may be able to control personalized advertising by visiting Google’s ad settings (My Ad Center / Ads Settings):
Google ad preferences: https://www.google.com/ads/preferences
(Alternative sign-in Ad Settings page): https://adssettings.google.com

EEA/UK/Switzerland users (consent)

If you are located in the EEA, the UK, or Switzerland, we (and our partners) may require your consent for the use of cookies or other local storage where legally required, and for the collection, sharing, and use of personal data for ad personalization where required by law.

When required, we will present a consent notice and allow you to update your choices.

Analytics (if applicable)

We may use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to understand how visitors use collect.toys. These tools may use cookies or similar technologies to collect usage data such as pages visited, time spent on pages, device and browser information, and general traffic sources.

You can typically opt out or limit this tracking by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies, or by using available opt-out tools provided by the analytics vendor.

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Affiliate links (disclosure)

Some pages on collect.toys may contain affiliate links (for example, links to Amazon, eBay, Walmart, or other retailers). If you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support the site, maintain the catalog, and keep features available for collectors.

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Data retention

We retain personal data only for as long as needed to provide the site’s features (such as accounts and collection tracking), to maintain site security, to comply with legal obligations, or for fraud prevention and dispute resolution when necessary.

If you request deletion of your account or data (where applicable), we will take reasonable steps to remove or anonymize information, unless we are required to keep certain data for legal, security, or operational reasons.

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Your choices and rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, as well as other rights provided by applicable privacy laws.

To make a request, contact us using our contact form here.

You can also manage cookies via:

• Your browser settings (block or delete cookies)
• Our consent banner (if shown), where you can update your preferences when required