Privacy Policy – ScrapTrade.com.au

ScrapTrade.com.au (“we,” “our,” or “ScrapTrade”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect personal and business information when you use our website, app, or related services. By accessing our platform, you agree to this policy.

PRIVACY POLICY

ScrapTrade.com.au

Effective Date: 1 February 2026

Last Updated: 1 April 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Our Commitment to Privacy

ScrapTrade.com.au (Mobeius Technologies Pty Ltd having ABN:49693656932) (“we”, “us”, “our”, or “ScrapTrade”) is committed to protecting your privacy and complying with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect your personal information.

1.2 Scope

This Privacy Policy applies to:

1.3 Agreement

By using the Service, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Service.

1.4 Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Material changes will be notified via email or prominent notice on the Service. Your continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.

2. DEFINITIONS

“Personal Information” means information or an opinion about an identified individual, or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether true or not, and whether recorded in material form or not.

“Sensitive Information” means personal information about an individual’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, membership of political associations, religious or philosophical beliefs, sexual orientation or practices, criminal record, health information, genetic information, or biometric information.

“APP Entity” means an organization with an annual turnover of more than $3 million, or that trades in personal information, or that provides a health service or is a contracted service provider for a Commonwealth contract.

“Credit Information” includes information about credit applications, credit history, and credit worthiness.

“User” means any person or entity that accesses or uses the Service.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Personal Information Collected Directly

We collect the following personal information directly from you:

Account Registration Information:

License and Verification Information:

Financial Information:

Transaction Information:

Profile Information:

Communication Information:

3.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you use the Service, we automatically collect:

Device Information:

Usage Information:

Location Information:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

3.3 Information from Third Parties

We may collect personal information from:

Identity Verification Services:

Business Information Services:

Social Media and Public Sources:

Other Users:

3.4 Information We Do Not Intentionally Collect

We do not intentionally collect Sensitive Information as defined by the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) unless:

If you provide Sensitive Information, you consent to our collection and use of that information for the purposes disclosed in this Privacy Policy.

4. HOW WE USE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

4.1 Primary Purposes

We collect and use your personal information for the following primary purposes:

Service Provision:

Verification and Security:

Communication:

Legal Compliance:

4.2 Secondary Purposes

With your consent or as permitted by law, we may also use your personal information for:

Marketing and Promotions:

Analytics and Improvement:

Business Operations:

4.3 Direct Marketing

We may use your personal information to send direct marketing communications about:

Your Rights:

Our Obligations:

5. DISCLOSURE OF PERSONAL INFORMATION

5.1 Disclosure to Other Users

To facilitate transactions, we disclose certain information to other users:

Sellers May See (about Buyers):

Buyers May See (about Sellers):

Control:

You can control what information is visible in your profile settings, subject to minimum disclosure requirements for transaction completion.

5.2 Disclosure to Service Providers

We disclose personal information to third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf:

Payment Processors:

Cloud Hosting and Storage:

Identity Verification:

Communication Services:

Analytics and Marketing:

Professional Advisors:

Other Service Providers:

Service Provider Obligations:

All service providers are contractually required to:

5.3 Disclosure for Legal Reasons

We may disclose personal information when required or authorized by law:

Legal Obligations:

Law Enforcement:

Legal Proceedings:

5.4 Business Transfers

If ScrapTrade is involved in a merger, acquisition, sale of assets, bankruptcy, or reorganization, your personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will:

5.5 With Your Consent

We may disclose your personal information to other parties with your explicit consent:

5.6 Aggregated and De-identified Data

We may share aggregated, anonymized, or de-identified data that cannot reasonably be used to identify you:

Such data is not considered personal information under the Privacy Act.

5.7 Overseas Disclosure

Some of our service providers may be located overseas or store data in offshore facilities. Personal information may be disclosed to entities in:

Common Jurisdictions:

Your Rights:

When we disclose personal information overseas:

Your Consent:

By using the Service, you consent to disclosure of your personal information to overseas recipients as described above.

APP 8.1 Exception:

Where we take reasonable steps to ensure overseas recipients do not breach the APPs, we rely on the APP 8.1 exception to take responsibility for the overseas recipient’s handling of personal information.

6. DATA QUALITY AND SECURITY

6.1 Data Quality (APP 10)

We take reasonable steps to ensure that personal information we collect is:

Your Responsibility:

You are responsible for providing accurate information and updating it when circumstances change. You can update your information through your account settings or by contacting us.

6.2 Security Measures (APP 11)

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical security measures to protect personal information from:

Technical Security:

Administrative Security:

Physical Security:

6.3 Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for:

Retention Periods:

Secure Disposal:

When personal information is no longer needed, we securely delete or de-identify it using:

6.4 Data Breach Response

In the event of an eligible data breach under the Notifiable Data Breaches (NDB) scheme:

Our Response:

Your Actions:

If notified of a breach, you should:

6.5 Limitations

Despite our security measures:

7. ACCESS AND CORRECTION (APP 12 & 13)

7.1 Your Right to Access

You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you. We will provide access unless:

How to Request Access:

Submit a written request to privacy@scraptrade.com.au including:

Our Response:

7.2 Your Right to Correction

You have the right to request correction of personal information that is:

How to Request Correction:

Our Response:

7.3 Associated Statements

If we refuse to correct information and you disagree, you may request that we associate a statement with the information claiming it is inaccurate, out-of-date, incomplete, irrelevant, or misleading.

8. ANONYMITY AND PSEUDONYMITY (APP 2)

8.1 Option to Remain Anonymous

Where practicable, we will give you the option to:

When Anonymity is Possible:

When Anonymity is Not Practicable:

We require identification when:

8.2 Pseudonyms

You may use a business name or trading name instead of your legal name in some contexts, but we require:

9. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

9.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. We use cookies and similar technologies to:

9.2 Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies:

Functional Cookies:

Analytics Cookies:

Advertising Cookies:

9.3 Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies:

Google Analytics:

Facebook Pixel:

Payment Processors:

9.4 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

Browser Settings:

Our Cookie Settings:

Note:

Disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain Service features.

9.5 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Currently, we do not respond to DNT signals as there is no industry standard for handling them.

10. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY

10.1 Age Restrictions

The Service is not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

10.2 Parental Notice

If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a person under 18 without parental consent, we will:

10.3 Parental Rights

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us immediately at privacy@scraptrade.com.au.

11. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS

11.1 Summary of Rights

Under Australian privacy law, you have the right to:

11.2 Exercising Your Rights

To exercise your rights:

By Email: privacy@scraptrade.com.au

By Mail:

Privacy Officer
ScrapTrade.com.au
cs@scraptrade.com.au

Include:

Response Time:

We will respond within 30 days of receiving a valid request.

11.3 Verification

To protect your privacy, we may require verification of your identity before processing requests. Acceptable verification includes:

11.4 Fees

We will not charge fees for most requests. However, we may charge a reasonable fee for:

We will notify you of any fees before processing your request.

12. COMPLAINTS AND DISPUTES

12.1 How to Complain

If you believe we have breached your privacy rights or Australian privacy laws, please contact us:

Privacy Officer

Email: cs@scraptrade.com.au

Include in Your Complaint:

12.2 Our Complaints Process

Step 1 – Acknowledgment (5 Business Days):

We will acknowledge receipt of your complaint within 5 business days.

Step 2 – Investigation (30 Days):

We will investigate your complaint thoroughly, which may include:

Step 3 – Response (30 Days):

We will provide a written response within 30 days, including:

Step 4 – Resolution:

If you are satisfied with our response, the matter is resolved. If not, you may escalate to the OAIC.

12.3 Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)

If you are dissatisfied with our response, or if we fail to respond within 30 days, you may lodge a complaint with the OAIC:

Website: www.oaic.gov.au

Phone: 1300 363 992

Email: enquiries@oaic.gov.au

Mail:

Office of the Australian Information Commissioner
GPO Box 5288
Sydney NSW 2001

The OAIC can:

13. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

13.1 Data Storage Locations

Your personal information may be stored and processed in:

13.2 Cross-Border Disclosure

When transferring personal information overseas, we:

13.3 Your Consent

By using the Service, you consent to international transfers as described in this Privacy Policy.

13.4 Accountability

We remain accountable for personal information disclosed to overseas recipients and take reasonable steps to ensure they handle information in accordance with the APPs.

14. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

14.1 Right to Modify

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect:

14.2 Notification of Changes

We will notify you of material changes by:

14.3 Your Options

If you disagree with changes to this Privacy Policy:

Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

15. CONTACT INFORMATION

15.1 Privacy Officer

For all privacy-related inquiries, requests, or complaints:

Privacy Officer

ScrapTrade.com.au
ABN: 49 693 656 932

Email: cs@scraptrade.com.au

Office Hours:

Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM AEST
(Excluding NSW public holidays)

15.2 General Inquiries

For general questions about the Service:

Email: cs@scraptrade.com.au

16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR SPECIFIC USERS

16.1 Business Account Holders

If you register a business account:

16.2 European Users

While this Privacy Policy primarily addresses Australian privacy law, if you are in the European Union, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

Please contact our Privacy Officer to exercise GDPR rights.

16.3 California Users

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Please contact our Privacy Officer for information about CCPA rights.

17. SPECIFIC INFORMATION HANDLING PRACTICES

17.1 Credit Information

If we collect credit information (as defined by the Privacy Act), we will handle it in accordance with Part IIIA of the Privacy Act and the Credit Reporting Privacy Code.

Collection:

We may collect credit information for:

Disclosure:

We may disclose credit information to:

Your Rights:

You may request access to and correction of credit information we hold.

17.2 Government Identifiers

We will not use government-related identifiers (such as driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, or tax file numbers) as our own identifiers for individuals.

We may collect government identifiers for:

17.3 Health Information

We do not generally collect health information. If you voluntarily provide health information (e.g., in relation to workplace safety), we will:

18. COMPLIANCE WITH AUSTRALIAN PRIVACY PRINCIPLES

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the 13 Australian Privacy Principles:

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

By using the Service, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

Last Updated: 1 April 2026

Version: 1.0

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