Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 17, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Doug McGaghie ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information about you when you visit our website, sign up for our email list, download our free guide, or otherwise interact with us. By using this site, you agree to the practices described below.

If you have any questions about this policy, you can reach us at:

Doug McGaghie

1003 7th Street

Charleston, IL 61920

Email: doug@shopsilverandgold.com

1. Information We Collect

We collect information in two ways: information you give us directly, and information collected automatically when you visit the site.

Information you give us directly. When you sign up for our email list, download a guide, or contact us, we may collect your first name, email address, and any other information you choose to share with us (for example, in a reply to one of our emails).

Information collected automatically. When you visit the site, we and our service providers may automatically collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, time spent on pages, and the website you came from. This is collected using cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5 below).

We do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the age of 18. If you believe we have collected information from a minor, please contact us and we will delete it.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver the free guide and any other content you've requested

  • Send you email content, updates, and recommendations (you can unsubscribe at any time)

  • Respond to your questions or messages

  • Improve our website, content, and email sequences

  • Comply with our legal obligations

We will never sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Affiliate Disclosure

This website contains affiliate links, including links to BullionVault. If you click one of these links and open an account or make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend products and services we personally use or believe in. The affiliate relationship does not change the price you pay or what we recommend.

4. How We Share Your Information

We share your information only with the service providers that help us run this business, and only as needed to deliver our content and run the site. These include:

  • Email and marketing platforms (such as Systeme.io) to send our emails and manage our list

  • Website hosting and analytics providers to operate the site and understand how it's used

  • Payment processors, if and when we sell paid products

We may also disclose your information if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.

5. Cookies and Tracking

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences, analyze site traffic, and improve your experience. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, but some parts of the site may not work as intended if you do.

We may also use third-party analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) that collect anonymous usage data. These tools have their own privacy policies that govern how they use that data.

6. Your Rights and Choices

Unsubscribing from emails. Every email we send includes an unsubscribe link at the bottom. You can opt out at any time, and we'll honor the request promptly.

Access, correction, and deletion. You can request a copy of the information we have about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it. Email us at doug@shopsilverandgold.com with your request.

Residents of California (CCPA). If you live in California, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we've collected about you, the right to request deletion, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising those rights.

Residents of the European Economic Area, UK, and similar jurisdictions (GDPR). If you live in one of these regions, you have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, or object to our processing of your personal information, and the right to data portability. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise any of these rights, email us at doug@shopsilverandgold.com

7. Data Retention

We keep your information only as long as we need it for the purposes described above, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe and ask to be removed from our records, we will delete your information within a reasonable time, except where we're required to keep it for legal or accounting reasons.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information using standard security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we do our best to protect your information, we can't guarantee absolute security.

9. Third-Party Links

This website contains links to third-party websites, including affiliate partners like BullionVault. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before sharing any information with them.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make significant changes, we'll let you know by email or by posting a notice on the site.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us:

Doug McGaghie

1003 7th Street

Charleston, IL 61920

Email: doug@shopsilverandgold.com