Privacy Policy
Understand how ScrapMetalIndex protects visitor data, manages anonymized facility telemetry, and complies with modern privacy and digital security governance.
1. Overview & Commitment to Privacy
ScrapMetalIndex ("we", "our", or "the Service") operates as an independent public benchmark tracking daily scrap metal recycling prices across the United States. We believe transparency applies not only to metal valuations, but to personal data. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third-party brokers, marketing lists, or scrapyard operators.
2. Information We Collect
We prioritize minimal data collection. When you browse ScrapMetalIndex:
- Server Access Logs: Standard web server logs collect non-identifying technical data including your IP address, browser type, referring page, operating system, and timestamp. These logs are used exclusively for security monitoring, DDoS mitigation, and server performance optimization.
- Interactive Tools & Calculator: Calculations made using our Scrap Value Calculator run client-side in your browser. We do not store or transmit your estimated scrap weight, selected metal grade, or payout projections to our database.
- Direct Inquiries & Corrections: If you contact our editorial desk via email or our contact form, we retain your email address and message contents solely to address your inquiry or price verification report.
3. Cookies and Analytics
ScrapMetalIndex uses strictly necessary session storage to remember user interface preferences (such as pounds vs. metric units in calculators or selected tabs). We do not use intrusive cross-site tracking cookies. Any analytics collected are anonymized and aggregated to understand visitor traffic trends across US regions and improve website performance.
4. Third-Party Links & Disclaimers
Our website may provide reference links to third-party market exchanges (COMEX, London Metal Exchange), industrial trade associations (ISRI), or state statutes. We have no control over the privacy practices or content of third-party platforms. We encourage you to review their respective policies upon navigating outside our domain.
5. Contacting Our Data Privacy Officer
If you have questions regarding this Privacy Policy or wish to request data deletion, please submit an inquiry directly through our official Contact & Privacy Request Desk. All privacy and data requests are processed promptly by our administration.