Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Account registration. When you create an account we collect your email address and the username you choose. Your email is used only to verify your account and send password-reset links. It is not displayed publicly.

Collection and want list data. Items you mark as "have" or "want," ratings you give, and any preferences you set in your profile are stored and associated with your account. This data powers your personal collection pages and the community counts shown on catalog entries.

Contributions. If you submit an item through the Contribute form, we store the submission data (title, type, year, and any optional fields you fill in) along with your username.

Contact messages. If you send us a message via the Contact page we store your name, email address, and message text so we can respond to you.

Log data. Like most web services, our hosting infrastructure automatically records standard server logs including IP addresses, browser types, and pages visited. These are used for security monitoring and are not linked to personal accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Create and authenticate your account
• Display your collection, want list, and public profile
• Show community statistics (how many people own or want a catalog item)
• Review and process contribution submissions
• Respond to contact messages
• Send transactional emails (verification, password reset) — no marketing email

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

Cloud infrastructure. The Site is hosted on cloud infrastructure provided by a third-party service provider based in the United States. Your account data, collection records, and interaction data are stored on servers in the United States. If you are located outside the United States, your data will be transferred to and processed in the United States.

Authentication. Account authentication is handled by a third-party identity service. Your password is never stored directly by DoorsInfo — it is managed entirely within that service's secure credential system.

Analytics. We use Google Analytics (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data — pages visited, session duration, and general geographic region. This data is aggregated and not linked to your account. See Google's Privacy Policy for details.

Affiliate links. Want-list pages may display links to third-party marketplaces (Discogs, CD&LP) where you can purchase catalog items. These links may include affiliate tracking parameters. If you click them and make a purchase, DoorsInfo may receive a small commission at no cost to you. Those sites have their own privacy policies that govern what they collect.

4. Cookies and Sessions

DoorsInfo uses a single session cookie to keep you logged in between visits. No third-party tracking or advertising cookies are set. Blocking cookies will prevent you from signing in, but the public catalog is fully accessible without an account or cookies.

5. Data Retention and Deletion

Account data is retained for as long as your account is active. You can permanently delete your account and all associated data — including your collection, want list, and ratings — at any time from your Profile page. Deletion is immediate and cannot be undone.

If you need assistance or have questions about data removal, contact us at webmaster@doorsinfo.com.

6. Security

We use HTTPS for all connections, store passwords via Cognito's hashed credential system, and follow standard security practices for web applications. No system is perfectly secure, but we take reasonable steps to protect your data.

7. Children's Privacy

DoorsInfo is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under that age. If you believe a child under 13 has created an account, please contact us and we will remove it.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, the "Last updated" date at the top will change. Continued use of DoorsInfo after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

9. Contact

Questions about this policy? Reach us at webmaster@doorsinfo.com or via the Contact page.