Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 2025
Information We Collect
Information You Provide
When you submit a yard listing or contact us, we collect the information you provide in the form — such as business name, address, phone number, website, and any other details you choose to include. We use this information solely to create and maintain directory listings.
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit SalvageYardFinder, we collect standard web analytics data through Google Analytics (GA4). This includes:
- Pages viewed and time spent on pages
- Referral source (how you arrived at the Site)
- General geographic location (city/region level, not precise location)
- Browser type, device type, and operating system
- Anonymized IP address
Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique visitors. This data is aggregated and used to understand how visitors use the Site so we can improve it. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
How We Use Information
- Yard submission data is used to add and maintain directory listings
- Analytics data is used to understand site traffic and improve the user experience
- We do not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes
Cookies
We use cookies set by Google Analytics to collect anonymized usage data. These are first-party cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with the Site. We do not use third-party advertising cookies or tracking pixels.
You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Store Listings
Business information (name, address, phone, website, reviews) in our directory is sourced from publicly available data including Google Maps and public business records. This information is factual business data, not personal data.
If you are a business owner and wish to update or remove your listing, you can do so through the Get Listed page or by contacting us via the About page.
Third-Party Services
The Site uses the following third-party services:
- Google Analytics (GA4) — for anonymized site usage analytics
- OpenStreetMap — for embedded maps on store detail pages
- Google Maps — for external map links
Each of these services has its own privacy policy governing how it handles data.
Data Retention
Yard submission data is retained as long as the listing remains in our directory. Analytics data is retained according to Google Analytics default retention settings (14 months).
Children's Privacy
SalvageYardFinder is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal information we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us through our About page.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the most recent revision.
Contact
For privacy questions, contact us through our About page.