At The Scraps Buyer, your privacy is our top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal and business information when you use our website and services. By using our site, you consent to the practices described in this policy in accordance with the Saudi Arabian Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL).
We only collect the minimum amount of data necessary to provide our scrap buying services effectively.
Direct Information: When you contact us via WhatsApp, phone, or contact forms, we collect your name, phone number, email address, and business location.
Service Data: To provide accurate quotes, we may ask for photos of your scrap material and your location coordinates for pickup.
Automatic Information: Like most websites, we automatically collect technical data such as your IP address, browser type, and how you interact with our site through cookies to improve your user experience.
Your data is used strictly for business purposes, including:
Providing instant scrap valuations and quotes.
Coordinating logistics and vehicle dispatch for scrap pickup.
Processing payments (Bank transfer, STC Pay, or Cash).
Sending you updates about market prices for metals and machinery.
Complying with legal and regulatory requirements in the Kingdom.
In compliance with KSA regulations:
Local Storage: Your personal data is stored and processed within the geographical boundaries of Saudi Arabia.
Security Measures: We implement advanced technical and organizational safeguards (SSL encryption, secure servers) to protect your data from unauthorized access, loss, or damage.
Retention: We only keep your data for as long as necessary to fulfill the service or as required by Saudi law for financial reporting.
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may only share your data:
With government or security entities if required by Saudi Arabian law.
With logistics partners solely to facilitate your scrap pickup.
As a user in Saudi Arabia, you have the following rights:
Right to be Informed: To know why we collect your data and how we process it.
Right to Access: To request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Correction: To request an update or correction of any inaccurate information.
Right to Deletion: To request the destruction of your data when it is no longer needed.
Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent for data processing at any time.
We use cookies to analyze web traffic and personalize your experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may limit some website features.
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact our Data Protection Lead:
