Privacy Policy
This policy explains what information ScrapSilverCalc.com collects, how we use it, and what rights you have. We are committed to full transparency.
Last updated: May 10, 2026
1. Information We Collect
ScrapSilverCalc.com is a free tool-based website. You do not need to create an account or submit personal information to use our calculators. However, certain data is collected automatically when you visit.
- IP address and approximate geographic location (country or city level)
- Browser type, version, and operating system
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- Pages visited, time spent, and scroll depth
- Referring website (where you came from)
- Date and time of your visit
- Interactions with our silver calculators and pricing tools
We use cookies to operate analytics and advertising on this site. For full details on which cookies we set and how to disable them, please see our
Cookie Policy.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use collected data only for the following legitimate purposes:
- To operate and improve our silver calculators and precious metal pricing tools
- To understand how visitors use our site so we can make it more useful
- To monitor site performance and resolve technical issues
- To serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
- To comply with applicable legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party for their own marketing purposes — ever.
3. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services to operate this website. Each has its own privacy policy governing how they handle data:
Google Analytics
Tracks anonymous website traffic and behavior to help us improve our tools.
View privacy policy →
Google AdSense
Displays advertisements. May use cookies to serve personalized ads based on your browsing.
View privacy policy →
Google Search Console
Monitors site performance in Google Search. Does not collect individual visitor data.
View privacy policy →
Web Hosting Provider
Our host logs server access data including IP addresses for security purposes.
Ask us for details →
4. Google AdSense & Advertising
ScrapSilverCalc.com displays advertisements through Google AdSense to support the free operation of this website. Google uses cookies and tracking technologies to serve ads based on your visits to our site and other sites on the internet.
- Google may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads and track performance across websites
- Third-party vendors, including Google, may use cookies based on your prior visits to our site
- Opt out of personalized ads at google.com/settings/ads
- Also opt out via aboutads.info/choices — you will still see ads, just not personalized ones
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share information only in these limited circumstances:
- Service providers — Trusted third parties such as analytics and hosting who help operate this site under confidentiality obligations
- Legal requirements — If required by law, court order, or government authority
- Protection of rights — To protect the rights, property, or safety of ScrapSilverCalc.com or our users
- Business transfers — If this site is sold or merged, data may transfer as part of that transaction with prior notice to users
6. Data Retention
- Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months, then automatically deleted by Google Analytics
- Server access logs are typically retained for 30–90 days for security and diagnostic purposes
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights over your personal data. We will respond to all valid requests within 30 days.
Right to access
Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to correction
Request that inaccurate or incomplete data be corrected.
Right to deletion
Request that your personal data be deleted.
Right to object
Object to processing of your data for analytics or advertising.
Right to portability
Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Withdraw consent
Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
EEA and UK users are protected under GDPR. California users have additional rights under CCPA. To exercise any right, please use our Contact Us page.
8. Children's Privacy
ScrapSilverCalc.com is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to us, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the date at the top of this page. Your continued use of ScrapSilverCalc.com after any update means you accept the revised policy.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your data rights, please reach out through our contact page: