Privacy Policy

1. Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how God Tier Grading Ltd ("GTG", "we", "us", "our") collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you use our website or services.
This includes data collected when you:
access our website
create an account
submit cards for grading
place an order
contact us through our services
interact with our platform
We process personal data in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.

2. Data We Collect
We collect only the information necessary to operate our services.
Identity and Contact Information
May include:
name
email address
postal address
telephone number (if provided)
This information is required for account management, service delivery, and order fulfilment.

Account Information
If you create an account on our platform we may collect:
account credentials
login activity
account preferences
submission history

Submission and Transaction Information
When you submit cards for grading we may collect:
card submission details
declared card value
grading order information
payment records
shipping information
This information is necessary to provide grading services and manage submissions.

Technical and Usage Data
We may collect technical data relating to website usage, including:
IP address
browser type
device information
website interaction data
diagnostic and performance data
This information helps maintain website security and improve system performance.

Communication Data
If you contact us through our services, we may retain records of communications for service management and operational purposes.

3. How We Use Personal Data
We use personal data only where necessary to operate our services.
Personal data may be used to:
create and manage user accounts
process grading submissions
process payments and transactions
manage shipping and order fulfilment
operate and maintain our website
improve system performance and reliability
detect fraud, abuse, or security threats
comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal data to third parties.

4. Legal Basis for Processing
Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases:
Contractual necessity
 Processing required to provide grading services and fulfil orders.
Legitimate interests
 Operating and securing our website, improving services, and preventing fraud.
Legal obligations
 Compliance with applicable laws, accounting rules, and regulatory requirements.
Consent
 Where required, such as for non-essential cookies or marketing communications.

5. Data Sharing
We may share personal data with trusted service providers where necessary to operate our services.
These may include:
payment processors
shipping and logistics providers
website hosting and infrastructure providers
analytics providers
fraud prevention services
All service providers are required to process data securely and only for authorised purposes.
We do not permit third parties to use personal data for their own marketing.

6. International Data Transfers
Where service providers operate outside the United Kingdom, personal data may be transferred internationally.
In such cases, appropriate safeguards are used to ensure data protection standards consistent with UK GDPR.

7. Data Retention
Personal data is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy.
Retention periods may vary depending on:
account activity
order and transaction records
legal and accounting obligations
dispute resolution requirements
When personal data is no longer required, it will be securely deleted or anonymised.

8. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against:
unauthorised access
accidental loss
misuse
alteration or disclosure
Access to personal data is restricted to authorised personnel and trusted service providers.

9. Your Data Protection Rights
Under UK GDPR, individuals may have the right to:
access their personal data
request correction of inaccurate data
request deletion of personal data where appropriate
restrict or object to certain processing
request transfer of personal data where applicable
These rights may be limited where data processing is necessary for legal, contractual, or regulatory obligations.

10. Cookies and Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to operate and improve our services.
Further details about the cookies we use and how they can be managed are provided in our Cookie Policy.

11. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technology, or our services.
The updated version will always be published on this page with the revised date.