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Committed to Protecting Your Privacy

At the Spink Shreves Galleries, we are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect about you to process orders and to provide a more personalized shopping experience. Please read on for more detail about our privacy policy.

What information do we collect? How do we use it?
  • When you order, we need to know your name, e-mail address, mailing address, credit card number and expiration date. This allows us to process and fulfill your orders and to notify you of your order status.

  • We monitor customer traffic patterns and site usage to help us develop the design and layout of the store.

  • We may also use the information we collect to occasionally notify you about important functionality changes to the website, new Spink Shreves Galleries services and special offers we think you'll find valuable.

How does Spink Shreves Galleries protect customer information?

When you place orders or access your account information, we offer the use of a secure server. The secure server software (SSL) encrypts all information you input before it is sent to us. Furthermore, all of the customer data we collect is protected against unauthorized access.

What about "cookies"?

"Cookies" are small pieces of information that are stored by your browser on your computer's hard drive. Our cookies do not contain any personally identifying information, but they do enable us to provide features such as 1-Click shopping and to store items in your shopping cart between visits. Most Web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually change your browser to prevent that. Even without a cookie, you can still use most of the features in our store, including placing items in your shopping cart and purchasing them.

Will Spink Shreves Philatelic Galleries disclose the information it collects to outside parties?

Never. Spink Shreves Galleries does not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

In Summary

We are committed to protecting your privacy. We use the information we collect on the site to make ordering catalogs, information, and bidding as easy as possible and to enhance your overall browsing experience. We do not sell, trade or rent your personal information to others.

Your Consent

By using our website, you consent to the collection and use of this information by the Spink Shreves Galleries. If we decide to change our privacy policy, we will post those changes on this page so that you are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances we disclose it.

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS: American Philatelic Society (life member) | American Revenue Association | American Stamp Dealers Association (life member) | Carriers & Locals Society | Collectors Club (New York – Board member) | Philatelic Foundation (Board member) | Philatelic Traders Society (London) | Smithsonian National Postal Museum (Council of Philatelists) | U.S. Classics Society (life member)