Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. Introduction

ACT SCRAP METAL TRADING LTD ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or use our services.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information:

  • Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
  • Company information for business transactions
  • Details about scrap materials you wish to buy or sell
  • Payment information for transactions
  • Communication records and correspondence

Automatically Collected Information

  • IP address and browser information
  • Usage data and website analytics
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your information to:

  • Provide scrap metal trading services and process transactions
  • Communicate with you about quotes, collections, and payments
  • Improve our website and services
  • Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
  • Send you marketing communications (with your consent)
  • Detect and prevent fraud or unauthorized activities

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers and business partners who assist in our operations
  • Payment processors for transaction processing
  • Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our rights
  • Business acquirers in case of merger, acquisition, or asset sale

We do not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Request deletion of your data
  • Object to processing of your data
  • Request data portability
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

7. Cookies

Our website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and provide personalized content. You can control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. Business transaction records may be retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal compliance purposes.

9. International Transfers

We may transfer your data to our operations in Turkey (WE TRADE GENERAL DIS TİCARET LIMITED ŞİRKETİ). All international transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and include appropriate safeguards.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

ACT SCRAP METAL TRADING LTD

44 F S ACCOUNTANTS LTD YORK STREET

CLITHEROE, ENGLAND BB7 2DL

Phone: +44 7367067827

Email: info@actscrapmetaltradingltd.uk