Privacy Policy
Last Updated: March 12, 2026
SLV Trading Post (“we”, “our”, or “the site”) operates the website slvtradingpost.com as a community resource for the San Luis Valley in Colorado.
This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how it is used, and how it may be shared when you use the website.
By using SLV Trading Post, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect information in several ways when you use the website.
Information You Provide Directly
You may provide personal information when you:
- Create an account
- Submit a classified listing
- Claim or create a business listing
- Contact us through forms
- Subscribe to the newsletter
- Post content or participate in community discussions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business information
- Listing details
- Messages you submit through the site
Providing this information is voluntary, but some features of the website may not function without it.
2. Listing Information Becomes Public
If you submit a listing or business profile on SLV Trading Post, the information you include in that listing may become publicly visible.
This may include:
- Business name
- Phone number
- Email address
- Website
- Description
- Photos
- Location
Please only submit information you are comfortable sharing publicly.
3. Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we automatically collect certain technical information when visitors access the site.
This may include:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Time and date of visits
This information is used to understand how the website is used and to improve site performance.
We may use cookies or similar technologies for this purpose.
4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
SLV Trading Post may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep users logged in
- Improve website functionality
- Understand how visitors use the site
- Measure website traffic
Cookies are small files stored on your device.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the website may not function properly if you do.
5. Email Communication
If you sign up for the SLV Trading Post newsletter or provide your email address through the site, we may send you emails that include:
- Community updates
- Business spotlights
- Local events
- Platform updates
- Occasional sponsor mentions
You may unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in the email.
We do not sell email lists to third parties.
6. How We Use Your Information
Information collected through the site may be used to:
- Operate and maintain the website
- Publish and manage listings
- Allow users to manage their listings
- Respond to inquiries or support requests
- Send newsletters or updates
- Improve the website and user experience
- Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
7. Third-Party Services
SLV Trading Post may use third-party tools and services to operate the website.
These may include services related to:
- Website hosting
- Email newsletters
- payment processing
- analytics
- spam protection
- community platform features
These services may collect limited information necessary to perform their function.
We only use services necessary to operate the platform.
8. Community Content and Public Interaction
SLV Trading Post includes areas where users can post listings or participate in discussions.
Content posted in these areas may be publicly visible.
Users are responsible for the information they choose to share in these public areas.
We may remove content that violates site rules or community standards.
9. Data Retention
We retain information for as long as necessary to operate the website and maintain listings, accounts, or communications.
Classified listings may automatically expire after a set period, but some associated data may remain in our systems.
10. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect the information stored on the site.
However, no website can guarantee complete security. Users should avoid submitting highly sensitive personal information through public listings or forms.
11. Children’s Privacy
SLV Trading Post is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has submitted personal information to the site, please contact us and we will remove it.
12. Links to Other Websites
Listings or articles on SLV Trading Post may contain links to other websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites.
Users should review the privacy policies of any third-party sites they visit.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy may be updated periodically as the website evolves.
The updated version will always be posted on this page with the revised date.
Continued use of the site after changes are posted indicates acceptance of the updated policy.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at: