Privacy Policy

Last updated: February 7, 2026

At Binder Placeholders, we believe your collection data belongs to you. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle information when you use our website.

1.The "Local-First" Approach

Binder Placeholders is designed as a client-side application. This means:

  • Your Binder Data: The lists of cards you create, your "binder" state, and your settings are stored exclusively in your browser's localStorage. We do not have a database, and we do not transmit this personal collection data to any server.
  • No Accounts: There is no sign-up or login process. We do not collect names, email addresses, or passwords.

2.Data We Do Collect

While we do not collect personal collection data, we use limited third-party services to ensure the site runs smoothly and to understand how it is being used.

Google Analytics & Tag Manager

We use Google Analytics to track aggregate, anonymous usage data. This helps us understand:

  • Which pages are visited most frequently.
  • Which card sets are popular.
  • Technical information like device type and browser version to help us optimize the code.

This data is anonymized and does not include any Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

3.Third-Party Services

Our application relies on external APIs and services to function:

  • TCGDex: We use the public TCGDex API to fetch Pokémon card images and data. When you view a set or card, your browser makes a direct request to TCGDex servers. Please refer to their privacy policy regarding their server logs.
  • Buy Me A Coffee: If you choose to donate, you will be directed to the Buy Me A Coffee platform. Any payment information or personal details you provide there are governed by their privacy policy. We do not receive your credit card information.

4.Affiliate Links and Tracking

Binder Placeholders participates in the TCGPlayer affiliate program through impact.com. When you click "Buy on TCGPlayer" buttons:

  • Referral Links: These links contain tracking parameters that identify purchases coming from our site. This allows us to earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
  • What We Track: We only send non-personal identifiers such as the card set ID, card number, and the context where the link was clicked (e.g., "set-browser" or "collection-browser"). We do not send any personal information.
  • Your Privacy: Once you click through to TCGPlayer, their privacy policy governs how they handle your data. We have no access to your purchase history or payment information.
  • Graceful Degradation: If our referral link service is unavailable, the buy buttons will still work by directing you to standard TCGPlayer search results.

5.Cookies

We use necessary cookies or local storage to save your preferences (like your printer settings) and your binder contents. Google Analytics may set optional cookies to track sessions. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though your binder data will not persist if you clear your local storage.

6.Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.

7.Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can contact us via Twitter: @pragmaticivan.