Privacy Policy

1. Who we are

Milivault is an independent website that helps collectors understand militaria pricing and trends. We're not a big company, just a long-term project run by one person.

2. What we collect

2.1 Account information

When you create an account, we may collect:

• Email address
• Username or display name
• Password (stored in hashed form, not in plain text)

2.2 Usage and activity on the site

When you use Milivault, we may collect:

• Pages you visit and actions you take (e.g. saved items, comparisons, case studies)
• Your "My Collection" items and any images or details you upload
• Basic technical information:
  • IP address
  • Browser and device type
  • Approximate region (based on IP)
  • Error logs and performance data (to debug and improve the site)

2.3 Chat and communication features

If you use future chat or messaging features on Milivault, we may store:

• Messages you send through the site
• Support requests or feedback you send us by email or forms

2.4 Cookies and similar technologies

We use cookies to:

• Keep you logged in and manage sessions
• Remember some preferences (where needed)
• Measure traffic and usage patterns through Google Analytics

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work properly without them.

Cookie consent (EEA/UK/Switzerland): If you are located in the EEA/UK/Switzerland, we only set non-essential cookies (such as analytics) if you consent. You can withdraw consent at any time via Cookie Settings.

2.5 Payment and donations

If you donate or subscribe using PayPal or other payment providers:

• Payment details (such as card numbers) are handled directly by those providers.
• We receive limited information from them (for example, confirmation of payment, amount, and sometimes your name or email).
• We do not store full payment card details on Milivault.

3. How we use your data

We use the information we collect to:

We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

For users in the EU/UK, our legal bases for processing may include:

• Performance of a contract (running your account and core site features)
• Legitimate interests (site security, analytics, improving services)
• Consent (where required for certain cookies or communications)

4. Sharing your data

We may share your data with:

• Hosting and infrastructure providers (for example, services that host our web server, database, and file storage)
• Analytics and error tracking providers (such as Google Analytics) to understand how the site is used and to diagnose issues
• Payment providers (such as PayPal or other platforms we may use in the future) to process donations or subscriptions
• Service providers who help us operate the site and are bound by contracts to handle data securely and only on our instructions
• Legal or safety reasons if we believe disclosure is required by law or necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others

We don't sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

5. International data transfers

Milivault is operated from Japan, but we may use service providers and infrastructure located in other countries (for example, different hosting regions).

This means your information may be processed in countries that have different data protection laws than your own. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and in line with this Privacy Policy.

6. How long we keep your data

We keep your personal data only for as long as it's needed for the purposes described in this policy, including:

• Account data, saved items, comparisons, and collection items: kept while your account is active, or until you ask us to delete your account.
• Logs and analytics data: kept for a reasonable period to analyze usage, troubleshoot, and ensure security.

In some cases, we may keep anonymized or aggregated data (which can't be linked back to you) for longer, to help us understand long-term usage and trends.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live (especially if you're in the EU/UK), you may have some or all of the following rights:

• Access – ask for a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction – ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion – ask us to delete your account and personal data, where we're allowed to do so.
• Restriction – ask us to limit how we use your data in certain situations.
• Objection – object to certain types of processing (for example, some kinds of analytics), where applicable.
• Data portability – ask for your data in a commonly used format where technically feasible.

You can exercise these rights by emailing milivaultweb@gmail.com. We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.

If you're in the EU/UK and you're not happy with how we handle your data, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

8. Children's privacy

Milivault is about collecting and studying historical items. While collectors can be any age, the site is not designed for children under 13.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has provided us with personal data, please contact us at milivaultweb@gmail.com, and we will take appropriate steps to remove it.

9. Security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• Secure connections (HTTPS) where available
• Storing passwords in hashed form
• Limiting access to personal data to people and services that need it

No system is perfectly secure, but we do our best to keep your information safe.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top. For major changes, we may also provide a more prominent notice (for example, on the site or by email).

Please check this page from time to time to stay informed about how we handle your data.