Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2026
Information We Collect
When you use Pawn Spots, we collect information you provide directly, such as when you submit a shop listing or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and business information. Standard web server logs may record technical information such as your IP address and browser type for security and operational purposes. Our analytics (described below) collects only anonymous, aggregate usage statistics.
How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to operate and improve the Pawn Spots directory, respond to your inquiries, review and publish shop submissions, send transactional emails related to your submissions, and analyze site usage to improve performance. We do not sell your personal information to third parties.
Analytics
Pawn Spots uses Plausible Analytics, a privacy-friendly analytics service, to understand how visitors use the site. Plausible is cookieless — it does not use cookies, does not collect or store personal data, and does not track you across other websites or devices. It reports only aggregate statistics such as page views, referral sources, and country-level location. Because no cookies are set and no personal information is collected for analytics, no cookie consent banner is required for this purpose.
Shop Listing Data
Pawn shop information displayed on Pawn Spots is collected from public sources and direct submissions. Business names, addresses, phone numbers, and hours are treated as public business information. If you believe information about your business is incorrect, please contact us to request a correction.
Data Retention
We retain submission data for as long as necessary to operate the directory. You may request deletion of personally identifiable information you have submitted to us by contacting us directly. Note that business information may remain in the public directory even after personal contact data is removed.
Third-Party Links
Pawn Spots may include links to external websites including shop websites, Google Maps, and other services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise any rights regarding your data, please use our contact form and mention "Privacy request" in your message. We will respond to all reasonable requests within 30 days. Go to the contact form
This policy will be updated as Pawn Spots grows. Material changes will be noted at the top of this page with the revised date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.