Value My Gold Privacy Policy

Last updated: 16 March, 2025

1. Introduction

ValueMyGold.com is owned and operated by Bullion.Directory, a business registered with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your personal data, what information we collect, and how we use it.

By using ValueMyGold.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

2. What Information Do We Collect?

a) No Personal Data Collected
ValueMyGold.com does not collect, store, or track any personal data such as your name, email address, or financial information.

b) Non-Personal Data Collected
We may collect limited non-personal data through standard web analytics tools, including:

i. Basic website analytics (visitor numbers, page views, time spent on site)
ii. Device and browser type (e.g., mobile vs. desktop)
iii. Referring websites (where visitors come from)

This information is used anonymously to improve site performance and user experience.

c) Cookies & Local Storage
We do not currently use cookies and use local storage for user convenience.

All pricing calculations and CSV downloads happen entirely within your browser and are never stored on our servers. Your selected currency is retained only while you remain on a calculator page, resetting to USD upon navigation to ensure maximum privacy without relying on cookies. While this may require re-entering data, it eliminates tracking and enhances your security.

3. How Do We Use Your Data?

Since we do not collect personal data, the only data used is anonymous website analytics for:

a. Improving site content and usability
b. Understanding visitor trends
c. Optimizing for different devices and browsers

No personally identifiable data is ever stored, shared, or sold.

4. Do We Share Data With Third Parties?

No, we do not sell, trade, or rent any data to third parties.

If we use Google Analytics, any data collected remains completely anonymous, and we have no way of linking it to individual users.

If we use affiliate links (e.g., to bullion dealers or financial services), clicking these links will take you to external sites outside of our control where different privacy policies apply. We recommend reviewing their policies before sharing any personal data.

5. Third-Party Links & Affiliate Partnerships

ValueMyGold.com may contain links to external websites, including bullion dealers, investment platforms, and gold-related services. We are not responsible for their privacy policies or data handling.

Clicking an affiliate link does not track or identify you beyond a standard referral.

You will not pay more for using our affiliate links, and they do not impact our valuation tool’s pricing estimates.

6. Security Measures

We take reasonable precautions to protect users from cyber threats, including:

• SSL encryption to secure website communication
• No user accounts or login systems, reducing data exposure
• Regular security updates to prevent vulnerabilities

Since we do not collect or store sensitive information, there is no risk of personal data breaches.

7. Your Privacy Rights

As a UK-based website under ICO guidelines, we respect your rights to privacy.

Since we do not collect personal data, we do not process:

• Data access requests
• Deletion requests
• Data correction requests

If you have concerns about cookies, you can clear them via your browser settings at any time

8. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy as needed. Significant changes will be noted at the top of this page with the date of the update.