topnotch media, inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates topnoch.com, a marketplace for buying, leasing, and selling domain names. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.
Information we collect
- Account information — name, email address, password (stored hashed), and role when you register.
- Transaction data — domain listings, offers, orders, and payment references processed through Stripe or Escrow.com.
- Usage data — pages viewed, search queries, device type, browser, IP address, and analytics events to improve the marketplace.
- Communications — messages you send through inquiry forms, offers, or support channels.
How we use your information
- Provide, operate, and maintain the marketplace and related services.
- Process transactions, verify identity, and prevent fraud or abuse.
- Send transactional emails (account, offers, purchase confirmations).
- Improve site performance, analytics, and user experience.
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service.
Sharing of information
We share information with service providers who assist our operations (hosting, payment processing, email delivery, analytics) under contractual confidentiality obligations. We may disclose information if required by law or to protect the rights, property, or safety of topnoch.com, our users, or others. We do not sell your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.
Cookies & analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies for authentication, session management, and aggregated analytics. You can control cookies through your browser settings; disabling cookies may limit certain features.
Data retention & security
We retain information as long as your account is active or as needed to provide services, resolve disputes, and meet legal requirements. We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards; no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or export your personal data, or to object to certain processing. Contact us to exercise these rights.
Contact
Questions about this policy? Contact topnotch media, inc. via topnotch.zendesk.com.
See also our Terms of Service.