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Privacy Policy
Last updated: May 2026
Who We Are
AntiqueCostume.com is a free reference resource for antique and vintage fashion collectors. We are operated independently and are reachable at hello@antiquecostume.com.
Information We Collect
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. We use this solely to deliver the newsletter. We do not sell, rent, or share your email address with third parties for marketing purposes.
Contact Form
Messages submitted via our contact form are received by email and retained only as long as necessary to respond. We do not add contact form senders to any mailing list without explicit consent.
Analytics & Server Logs
Our server logs standard access information including IP addresses, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited. This data is used in aggregate to understand traffic patterns and is not linked to individual identities.
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
Affiliate Links
This site contains affiliate links to eBay, Etsy, 1stDibs, and other marketplaces. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate networks (eBay Partner Network, Etsy Affiliates, 1stDibs) may use cookies to track these referrals. Their respective privacy policies govern data collected through those links.
Cookies
This site uses cookies for the following purposes: advertising (Google AdSense), affiliate tracking (eBay, Etsy, 1stDibs), and basic analytics. No login or session cookies are set by our own code. You can disable cookies in your browser settings; this will not affect your ability to read content on this site.
Your Rights (GDPR / CCPA)
If you are located in the European Economic Area or California, you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Object to or restrict our processing of your personal data
- Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from the newsletter)
- Request a portable copy of your data
To exercise any of these rights, email us at hello@antiquecostume.com.
Data Retention
Newsletter subscriber emails are retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form messages are retained for up to 12 months. Server logs are retained for up to 90 days.
Children's Privacy
This site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
Privacy questions or requests: hello@antiquecostume.com