Scrap World

Privacy Policy for Scrap World

Effective Date: June 13, 2026

Welcome to Scrap World ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the Scrap World mobile application (the "App") and our official website https://www.scrapworldapp.com (the "Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our platform to buy or sell scrap materials (such as iron, plastic, and other industrial or household scrap).

By accessing or using our Service, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this privacy policy, please do not access the application.

1. Information We Collect

To provide a secure and reliable marketplace for buying and selling scrap, we collect certain personal and business information from you:

  • Account Registration Data: When you create an account, we collect your full name, phone number, email address, and profile details.
  • Listing and Transaction Information: If you post scrap material for sale or make an offer to buy, we collect data related to the scrap type (e.g., iron, plastic), weight, photos of the material, and pricing details.
  • Location Data: We may request access to your device's location to help match sellers with nearby buyers and facilitate scrap collection/transportation.
  • Device and Usage Information: We collect technical logs, device identifiers, and usage metrics via our backend services to optimize app performance and ensure security.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following business and operational purposes:

  • To enable user registration, verification, and profile management.
  • To facilitate the buying and selling marketplace ecosystem for scrap materials.
  • To connect buyers and sellers within reasonable geographic proximity.
  • To send transactional notifications, SMS updates for security codes, and customer support communications.
  • To detect, prevent, and mitigate fraud or unauthorized commercial activities.

3. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. Your information is only shared in the following scenarios:

  • Between Buyers and Sellers: To facilitate a successful transaction, essential contact details (like phone number and location) are visible to the counterparty involved in the specific trade.
  • Service Providers: We may share data with trusted infrastructure providers (such as Cloudflare and Google Firebase) solely to host our services, manage database storage, and handle user authentication.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities in Pakistan.

4. Data Security

We utilize industry-standard data encryption and secure cloud protocols provided by Cloudflare and Google Firebase to safeguard your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration. However, please note that no method of transmission over the internet or mobile network is 100% secure.

5. Data Retention and Account Deletion

We retain your personal data only as long as your account is active or as needed to provide the marketplace services.

Account Deletion Right: In compliance with Google Play Store policies, users have the right to delete their accounts and all associated data at any time.

How to Delete: You can request account deletion directly inside the App settings or by visiting our dedicated account management page on our website at https://www.scrapworldapp.com. Upon deletion, all your listings, phone numbers, and profile data will be permanently removed from our active databases within 30 days.

6. Children's Privacy

Our marketplace services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal identifiable information from children under the age of 13.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Effective Date" at the top.

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your data privacy, please contact us at:

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