Privacy Policy

Effective date: October 28, 2026 Last updated: October 28, 2026

Your privacy matters to us. We do not sell, rent or trade your personal information. When you buy or sell coins, collectibles or precious metals with us, you can expect the same discretion online that you would get at our counter.

This Privacy Policy explains how HGWT LLC, doing business as Gallery Coins and Collectibles (“we,” “us” or “our”), collects, uses and protects information when you visit stcharlescoin.com (the “Site”), attend or bid in our auctions, buy from or sell to us, or contact us by phone, text, email or the forms on our Site.

1. Who our services are for

  • United States only. We do business in the United States. If you live outside the U.S., please do not submit personal information through the Site.
  • Adults only. Our Site and services are meant for people 18 and older. We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18.

2. Information we collect

Information you give us, such as:

  • Your name, email address, phone number and mailing address
  • Messages you send through our contact form, by email or by text
  • Details about items you want to buy, sell or consign, including descriptions and photos
  • Auction details, such as registrations, bids, purchases and payouts
  • Your newsletter sign-up and email preferences

Information collected automatically when you use the Site, such as your IP address, browser and device type, the pages you visit and how long you stay. We collect this through cookies and similar tools (see Section 6).

Payments. Payments are handled by third-party payment processors or in person. We do not store full credit or debit card numbers on our Site.

Information from others. Online auctions may be run through third-party platforms such as HiBid. When you register or bid there, that platform collects your information under its own privacy policy and may share auction-related details (such as winning bids and contact information) with us so we can complete your purchase.

3. How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Answer your questions and respond to your requests
  • Evaluate, buy, sell and consign items, and run our auctions and estate sales
  • Process payments and arrange pickup or shipping
  • Schedule appointments and on-site visits
  • Send updates about upcoming auctions and events, only if you have signed up
  • Keep our business, customers and Site secure and prevent fraud
  • Keep records required for legal, tax and accounting purposes
  • Understand how people use our Site so we can improve it

4. Text messages

If you text us or agree to receive texts from us, we may send messages about your inquiry, appointment or purchase. If you separately opt in to marketing texts, we may also send auction announcements. Message and data rates may apply, and message frequency varies.

  • To stop receiving texts, reply STOP.
  • For help, reply HELP or call us.

We do not sell or share phone numbers or text opt-in information with third parties for their marketing.

5. How we share your information

We never sell your personal information. We share it only:

  • With service providers who help us run our business, such as website hosting, email and newsletter services, payment processors, shipping companies and online auction platforms. They may use your information only to provide services to us.
  • When the law requires it, such as in response to a valid legal request, or when needed to protect the rights, property or safety of our customers, our business or others.
  • If our business changes hands, such as through a sale or merger. Your information would remain protected by this Privacy Policy.

6. Cookies and analytics

Our Site uses cookies and similar tools to keep it working properly, remember your preferences and understand how visitors use it. We use Google Analytics to see which pages are visited and how people find us. Google may collect information such as your IP address and browsing activity on our Site. You can learn more at policies.google.com/privacy.

You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings. Some parts of the Site may not work correctly if you do.

7. Your choices and rights

  • Emails: click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any marketing email.
  • Texts: reply STOP to any message.
  • Your information: you may ask us what personal information we have about you, or ask us to correct or delete it. Contact us using the details below. We may need to confirm your identity before acting on your request.
  • State privacy rights: depending on the state where you live, you may have additional rights under that state’s privacy laws. We will respond to requests as those laws require.

Some records, such as transaction and purchase records, we may be legally required to keep. We will tell you if we cannot delete something for that reason.

8. How we protect your information

We use reasonable safeguards to protect your information, including a secure (encrypted) connection on our Site and limiting who can access customer records. No website or storage method is completely secure, but we work hard to keep your information safe.

9. How long we keep your information

We keep your information only as long as we need it to serve you, run our business and meet legal, tax and accounting requirements. When we no longer need it, we delete it or remove anything that identifies you.

10. Children’s privacy

Our Site is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under 18. If you believe a minor has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Our Site links to other websites and services we do not control, such as online auction platforms, Facebook and Instagram. Their privacy practices are their own, so please review their privacy policies before sharing information with them.

12. Changes to this policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the new version on this page and change the “Last updated” date at the top.

Contact us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or want to see, correct or delete your information, contact us:

HGWT LLC, d/b/a Gallery Coins and Collectibles
204 Graygate Ct
Lake St. Louis, MO 63367
Email: walter.holt@gmail.com
Phone: (314) 517-4013

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