Privacy Policy

Last Updated: August 9, 2025

Legal Disclaimer: This document is a template and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult with a qualified legal professional to ensure this policy meets the specific needs of your business and complies with all applicable Canadian laws.

1. Introduction

Welcome to finderscrapmetal.com (the "Website"), your trusted Canadian directory for scrap metal buyers and recycling centres. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with Canada's Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and other relevant privacy laws.

"Personal information" refers to any information about an identifiable individual. If you have any questions about our privacy practices, please contact our Privacy Officer at: admin-contacted@proton.me.

2. Information You Provide to Us

When you contact us by email or through a form on our Website (for example, to add or update a business listing), we collect the personal information you voluntarily provide. This may include your name, email address, phone number, and any other details related to your inquiry. We collect this information with your consent for the clear purpose of responding to your requests and providing our services.

3. Your Rights Regarding Your Personal Information

Under Canadian privacy law, you have rights concerning your personal information. These include:

• Right to Access: You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Right to Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: You may withdraw your consent to our collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information at any time, subject to legal or contractual restrictions.
• Right to Challenge Compliance: You have the right to challenge our compliance with privacy laws.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the email provided above. Furthermore, you have the right to file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) if you believe we have not handled your information in accordance with the law.

4. Information We Collect Automatically

When you visit our Website, our servers automatically log standard technical information that your browser sends. This data is essential for the technical operation, security, and stability of our site and may include:

• Your IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• The date and time of your visit
• The pages you viewed on our site
• The referring website (if any)

This information is processed based on our legitimate interest in maintaining a functional and secure web service, in compliance with Canadian privacy legislation.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Website uses "cookies," which are small text files stored on your computer to enhance your user experience. We use two main types:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary and are deleted from your device when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period and help us recognize you on subsequent visits.

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain parts of our Website.

6. User-Generated Content (e.g., Reviews)

If you submit content to our Website, such as a review of a scrap yard, we collect the information you provide, including your name or alias, rating, and the text of your review. Your email address may be collected solely for verification purposes to prevent abuse. We may also temporarily log your IP address for security reasons. Submitting a review is entirely voluntary, and by doing so, you consent to our collection and public display of this content.

7. Third-Party Analytics (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to help us understand how visitors engage with our Website. This service uses cookies to collect information, such as how often users visit, what pages they view, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our site.

The information generated by Google Analytics, including a truncated and anonymized version of your IP address, is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers that may be located outside of Canada (such as in the United States). Therefore, this information is subject to the laws of the jurisdiction in which it is stored. We have enabled IP anonymization to protect your privacy.

You can prevent your data from being used by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy.

8. Data Security and Retention

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information on our privacy practices.