Privacy Policy

Welcome to Bullion Scout (“we”, “our”, “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you visit www.bullionscout.com or interact with our services.

By using Bullion Scout, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Who We Are

BullionScout is an affiliate marketing and comparison platform that helps users explore and compare gold bars, coins, and bullion products from third-party Vendors.

• We are not a gold seller and do not process transactions or payments.
• We also provide Vendor tools and dashboards that may require authentication to manage affiliate listings or partnerships.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information in two main categories:

A. For Users (Visitors)

When you browse or interact with BullionScout, we may collect:

• Device and usage data (browser type, IP address, device identifiers)
• Cookies and tracking information (see Section 6)
• Affiliate click data (e.g., which Vendor links you clicked)
• Analytics data to improve our content and SEO performance

We do not collect or store payment or transaction data — all purchases occur on third-party Vendor websites.

B. For Vendors (Partners)

If you are a Vendor who registers or integrates with BullionScout, we may collect:

• Business and contact details (name, company name, email, etc.)
• Authentication credentials (username, hashed password, and tokens)
• Affiliate program details (affiliate links, IDs, commission structures)
• Product and pricing information (if submitted manually or via API)

Vendor authentication data is securely stored and used solely to manage vendor accounts and affiliate integrations.

3. How We Use the Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve our Website and services
• To display accurate product listings and pricing information
• To track affiliate link performance and report referral data
• To authenticate Vendors and manage their affiliate connections
• To communicate with Vendors regarding updates, support, or account issues
• To analyze traffic and engagement for SEO and optimization purposes
• To comply with legal obligations and security requirements

We never sell personal data to third parties.

4. How We Store and Protect Data

We take data protection seriously.

• All personal and vendor data is stored securely using industry-standard encryption and access control measures.
• Vendor authentication data (e.g., passwords, tokens) is hashed or encrypted before storage.

We also employ:

• HTTPS and SSL encryption
• Restricted database access
• Regular backups and security audits

However, no online service is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

5. Sharing of Information

We may share limited data in the following circumstances:

• With third-party Vendors, only when required to manage affiliate relationships
• With analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) to improve our website
• With legal authorities, if required by law or to prevent fraud or abuse

We do not share vendor authentication credentials or personal user information with any third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

BullionScout uses cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

• Improve website functionality and personalization
• Measure traffic and performance
• Track affiliate link clicks for commission purposes

You can control cookie preferences in your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the Website.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access or request a copy of your personal data
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent for data collection
• Request data portability

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@bullionscout.com.

We will respond to all valid requests in accordance with applicable data protection laws such as GDPR (Europe) and CCPA (California).

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy.

Vendor account data may be retained while the account is active or as required for compliance and audit purposes.

9. Third-Party Links

Our Website includes links to third-party Vendor sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or policies of those sites. Please review each Vendor’s privacy policy before providing personal information or making a purchase.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top will reflect the latest revision.

Continued use of BullionScout after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• 📧 Email: privacy@bullionscout.com
• 🌐 Website: www.bullionscout.com
• 🏢 Company Name: Bullion Scout