Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy outlines how scrapfinderoz.com, your guide to scrap metal dealers, recycling centres, and current scrap prices in Australia, handles your personal information. "Personal information" refers to any data that can reasonably identify you, such as your name, contact details, or your activity on our website. For any questions regarding this policy, please contact us at: admin-contacted@proton.me.

2. How We Collect and Use Your Information

When you contact us by email or through our online contact form with enquiries about scrap metal pricing or our directory, we collect the information you provide (like your name, email, and phone number). We use this data solely to respond to your query and provide assistance. Your information is stored only for as long as necessary to resolve your enquiry or as required by Australian law, based on our legitimate interests and your consent.

3. Your Rights Under Australian Privacy Law

In accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles, you have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• The right to access the personal information we hold about you.
• The right to request the correction of inaccurate information.
• The right to request the deletion of your data.
• The right to restrict how your information is processed.
• The right to object to the processing of your data.
• The right to data portability.

Furthermore, if you believe your privacy has been breached, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

4. Technical Data Collection During Your Visit

When you browse scrapfinderoz.com, our servers automatically log technical data required for the stable and secure operation of our website. This includes:

• Your browser type and version
• Your operating system
• Your IP address
• The date and time of your visit
• The website that referred you to our site (if any)
• The amount of data transferred
• The HTTP status of the request

This information is processed to ensure the technical performance and security of our platform, in compliance with Australian data protection laws, including the Privacy Act 1988.

5. Our Use of Cookies

Our website uses cookies, which are small text files stored on your device, to improve your Browse experience and help our site function effectively.

Session Cookies: These are temporary and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period, helping us remember your preferences for future visits. You can delete these manually through your browser settings.

You can configure your browser to reject cookies, but please be aware that doing so may limit your access to some features of our website.

6. Reviews and User Feedback

Our platform allows you to submit reviews and ratings for the scrap metal dealers listed in our directory. When you leave a review, we collect the content of your review, your rating, and your email address. We use your email solely for verification purposes to prevent fraudulent submissions. Your IP address may also be temporarily stored (for up to one week) to protect our platform from misuse and to assist in any legal matters arising from malicious activity. This data is processed based on your consent and our legitimate interests, in line with Australian law.

7. Google Analytics

To understand how visitors use our site, we utilise Google Analytics, a web analytics service from Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather anonymous data about your interactions, which is then transmitted to Google's servers, primarily located in the United States.

We have enabled IP anonymisation, which means Google truncates your IP address before it is stored. In exceptional cases, the full IP address might be sent and shortened on Google's servers. You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. Our use of this service complies with Australian data protection requirements.

For more information on how Google handles your data, please see their Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.