Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 11, 2026

Peddler’s Keep (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information in accordance with applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and applicable Alberta privacy legislation.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website or use our services.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

Personal Information

Information that identifies you directly, including:

Name

Email address

Phone number

Mailing address

Billing information

Information submitted through contact forms

Collection & Item Information

Information related to collectibles or items submitted for identification or research, including:

Photographs

Item descriptions

Provenance details

Historical information

Collection inventories

Communications regarding collections

Technical Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:

IP address

Browser type

Device information

Website usage data

Cookies and analytics information

2. How We Use Information

We use information to:

Provide identification and research services

Respond to inquiries

Process payments

Improve our services and website

Communicate updates or service-related information

Maintain records of services provided

Protect against fraud or misuse

Analyze website performance and visitor behavior

We only collect information reasonably necessary for these purposes.

3. AI & Technology-Assisted Research

Peddler’s Keep may use digital databases, image recognition tools, artificial intelligence technologies, or other research assistance tools to support identification and research services.

Information submitted by users may be processed through such tools as part of our research workflow. We take reasonable steps to use reputable platforms and protect submitted information, but users acknowledge that third-party technologies may be involved in certain processes.

We do not knowingly submit sensitive financial information or government identification documents into AI systems.

4. Consent

By using our website or submitting information to Peddler’s Keep, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy.

You may withdraw consent at any time, subject to legal or contractual obligations and reasonable notice.

5. Sharing Information

We do not sell your personal information.

We may share information with trusted third-party providers when necessary to operate our business, including:

Payment processors

Website hosting providers

Email marketing platforms

Analytics providers

Technology or software providers

We may also disclose information when required by law or to protect legal rights.

6. Collector Connections & Referrals

If you request assistance connecting with collectors, buyers, galleries, or other third parties, we may share limited information necessary to facilitate those introductions.

We will not publicly share private collection information without permission.

7. Marketing Communications

If you subscribe to updates or communications, we may send emails related to:

New services

Educational content

Collector insights

Events or announcements

You may unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe link included in communications.

8. Cookies & Analytics

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

Improve website performance

Understand visitor behavior

Remember user preferences

Analyze traffic patterns

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

9. Data Retention

We retain information only as long as reasonably necessary for business, legal, tax, or operational purposes.

Submitted collection photos and research records may be retained for archival, research, or historical reference purposes unless deletion is specifically requested.

10. Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, or loss.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. Peddler’s Keep is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external websites.

12. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children without parental consent.

13. Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to:

Access your personal information

Correct inaccurate information

Withdraw consent

Request deletion of certain information

Requests may be subject to legal or operational retention requirements.

14. Changes to This Policy

Peddler’s Keep may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updated versions will be posted on this website with a revised effective date.

Continued use of the website or services after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

15. Contact

Peddler’s Keep
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.peddlerskeep.ca

Maker’s Mark Database & Artist Information

Peddler’s Keep may maintain a public or private database containing maker’s marks, artist information, studio details, historical references, and related research for educational and identification purposes.

While reasonable efforts are made to maintain accurate and current information, Peddler’s Keep does not guarantee the completeness, accuracy, or ongoing validity of database entries.

Artists, makers, estates, or authorized representatives are responsible for notifying Peddler’s Keep of any requested corrections, updates, or changes to submitted information.

Information may be sourced from public records, historical materials, collector submissions, interviews, or independent research.

Peddler’s Keep reserves the right to edit, organize, refuse, or remove database content at its discretion.

The database is intended as an informational resource only and does not constitute authentication, certification, or formal appraisal of any item or artist.