Privacy Policy
Overview
This Privacy Policy explains how DhatuScrap (“we”, “us”) collects, uses, shares, and protects information in connection with dhatuscrap.com and our offline operations for metals procurement, fabrication, logistics, and financing coordination.
At a Glance
- We collect inquiry details (name, phone, email, company) to provide quotes and service updates.
- We use Google Analytics cookies for website metrics.
- We may contact you via WhatsApp/SMS/phone/email; you can opt out.
- Vendor & scrap-seller KYC (PAN, GST, Aadhaar) may be collected offline (not via website forms).
- For credit purchases, we share documents with third-party finance partners for credit assessment (no in-house credit).
- Delivery details may be shared with logistics partners to fulfill orders.
- Inquiry data is retained until the business relationship ends, or longer where law requires.
- Governing law & jurisdiction: Gurugram, Haryana, India.
Part A — Website Visitors
1) What We Collect
- Inquiry/Quote details: name, phone, email, company, product/grade/quantity requirements, delivery location.
- Technical: IP address, device, browser, and pages visited (via analytics).
- Communication preferences: channels you use (WhatsApp/SMS/email/calls).
2) How We Use It
- Provide quotes linked to market (mandi) rates and respond to inquiries.
- Coordinate deliveries, fabrication, and service updates.
- Improve website performance and understand usage (analytics).
- Send operational messages via WhatsApp/SMS/email/calls. You can opt out anytime.
3) Cookies & Google Analytics
We use cookies for essential site functions and Google Analytics to measure traffic and performance. Analytics may collect anonymized identifiers, pages visited, and session data. You can block cookies in your browser; essential features may be affected.
4) Communications Consent & Opt-Out
By submitting your details, you consent to be contacted via WhatsApp, SMS, phone, and email for quotes and service updates. To opt out, reply “STOP” on WhatsApp/SMS or email info@dhatuscrap.com.
5) Data Retention
We retain inquiry and quote data until the business relationship ends (or a reasonable period thereafter for record-keeping), unless a longer period is required by law.
Part B — Buyers, Vendors, Scrap Sellers & Finance Partners
6) KYC & Business Documentation
We may collect PAN, GST, Aadhaar, bank details, and related business documents from buyers, vendors, or scrap sellers via offline channels (email, WhatsApp, in-person). The website currently does not accept KYC uploads.
7) Finance Partners (Credit Facility)
We partner with independent third-party finance partners to help customers obtain a credit limit for purchasing materials. With your consent, we may share your KYC and relevant documents with such partners solely for credit assessment and onboarding. DhatuScrap does not provide in-house credit and is not responsible for third-party decisions or policies.
8) Logistics & Delivery
To fulfill orders, we may share delivery contact details and addresses with transporters/logistics partners for pickup, dispatch, and scheduling. We may also share cutting/fabrication instructions with service vendors.
9) Legal Basis & Responsibility
We process information to perform a contract or take steps at your request (quotes, orders, deliveries), comply with legal obligations (tax, accounting, KYC), and for legitimate interests (service improvement, fraud prevention). Finance partners and logistics vendors process data under their own policies as independent controllers/processors, as applicable.
10) Data Retention (Business Partners)
We retain business records, including KYC collected offline, for as long as necessary to provide services and comply with applicable laws (e.g., tax/GST retention requirements). Finance partners retain copies under their own policies.
Your Rights & Choices
11) Access, Correction, Deletion
You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limits. Email us at info@dhatuscrap.com.
12) Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is fully secure; exercise caution when sharing sensitive details.
13) Children
Our services are intended for business users and not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.
14) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date reflects the most recent changes.
15) Contact
For privacy questions or requests, contact:
Email: info@dhatuscrap.com
16) Governing Law & Jurisdiction
This Policy is governed by the laws of India. Courts at Gurugram, Haryana, India shall have jurisdiction.