Privacy Policy
Effective Date: May 26, 2025
At The Scrap, accessible from https://www.thescrap.co, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you may provide to us through our website. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your information.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect personal information from you in the following ways:
- Directly from you: When you fill out a contact form, subscribe to our newsletter, comment on a post, or otherwise engage with our site.
- Automatically: We collect non-personal data through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages visited, time spent).
Types of data we may collect:
- Name and email address (if submitted)
- IP address and browser information
- Usage data and interaction behavior
- Social media handles (if shared via integrations)
2. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
- Respond to inquiries or messages
- Send you updates or newsletters (only with your consent)
- Improve our content and user experience
- Monitor and analyze website performance and traffic
- Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse
3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like Google Analytics) to analyze trends and enhance your experience on our site.
You can choose to disable cookies through your browser settings, but this may limit certain features on the Site.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers (e.g., email services, analytics platforms) to help operate the Site. These third parties are required to protect your information.
We may also disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal processes.
5. Data Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data from unauthorized access or disclosure. However, no website is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
6. Third-Party Links
Our website may link to other sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those third-party websites.
7. Children’s Privacy
The Scrap is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If we become aware of such data, we will delete it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent to data processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [Insert Contact Email].
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.”
10. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: thescrapnews@gmail.com