Effective Date: July 27, 2026
At Gulf Scrap Buyer, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit https://gulfscrapbuyer.com.
Who We Are
Our website address is:
Gulf Scrap Buyer provides professional scrap buying services in Dammam and throughout the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia. We buy all types of scrap from residential, commercial, and industrial customers.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following information when you interact with our website:
- Name
- Phone number
- Email address
- WhatsApp number (if provided)
- Pickup location
- Messages submitted through our contact form
- IP address
- Browser type and device information
- Website usage data collected through cookies and analytics
Comments
If visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the information shown in the comment form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to determine whether you have an account. Their privacy policy is available at https://automattic.com/privacy/. After your comment is approved, your profile picture may be publicly displayed alongside your comment.
Media
If you upload images to our website, we recommend removing embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may be able to download and view this information.
Cookies
Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember your preferences
- Improve website performance
- Analyze website traffic
- Enable website functionality
If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies typically remain for one year.
Temporary cookies may also be used during login sessions to verify browser compatibility and maintain your session.
Embedded Content
Pages on this website may include embedded content such as videos, images, maps, or articles from third-party websites.
Embedded content behaves exactly as if you visited the third-party website directly. These websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
How We Use Your Information
We use your information to:
- Respond to your inquiries
- Arrange scrap pickup services
- Provide quotations
- Improve customer service
- Improve website performance
- Prevent fraud and spam
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your information only when necessary with:
- Website hosting providers
- Spam detection services
- Analytics providers
- Government authorities when required by law
If you request a password reset, your IP address may be included in the reset email.
How Long We Retain Your Data
Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely to help recognize and approve future comments automatically.
If users register on our website (if registration is available), we store the personal information provided in their user profile. Users can view, update, or delete their personal information at any time, except for their username. Website administrators can also manage this information.
Contact form submissions may be retained for customer service, legal, and business purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on applicable laws, you may have the right to:
- Request access to your personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Request a copy of your stored information
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Certain information may be retained if required for legal, administrative, or security purposes.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure.
Third-Party Services
Our website may use trusted third-party services such as:
- Google Maps
- Google Analytics
- Google reCAPTCHA
- Gravatar (if comments are enabled)
These services operate under their own privacy policies.
Children’s Privacy
Our services are intended for adults and businesses. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page with a revised effective date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact us.
Gulf Scrap Buyer
Website: https://gulfscrapbuyer.com
Phone / WhatsApp: +966 571503310
Email : mehedi.scrapbuyer@gmail.com
Service Area: Dammam, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Qatif, Jubail, Al Ahsa, Ras Tanura, Abqaiq, Saihat, Safwa, Tarout, Khafji, and all surrounding areas in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.