Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. (SMCL) is committed to protecting the privacy of our stakeholders. This policy outlines how we handle information collected through this website.

1. Purpose of Data Collection

This website utilizes a web analysis tool, Google Analytics, for the primary purpose of understanding how our stakeholders use the site. By analyzing usage statistics, SMCL can identify areas for improvement, optimize content, and enhance the overall quality and usability of our service.

2. Information Collected by Google Analytics

Google Analytics employs cookies to collect usage data. The information collected is strictly limited to anonymous, statistical data.

  • Anonymous Collection: The data collected does not include any personally identifiable information (PII) that can be used to identify you as an individual.
  • Examples of Collected Data (non-PII):
    • Pages viewed
    • Time spent on the site
    • Source of the visit (e.g., direct, search engine, referring site)
    • Technical information about the device and browser used (e.g., operating system, screen size)

SMCL does not collect or store personal information such as your name, address, email address, or phone number through Google Analytics.

3. About Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website that you visit. They are essential for the effective operation of many websites and are used to provide information to the owners of the site.

In the context of this website, Google Analytics uses cookies solely to track and report on user interactions in an anonymous way.

4. Refusing Data Collection (Opting Out)

You have the right to refuse the collection of data via cookies. If you wish to prevent Google Analytics from collecting usage data from your visits, you can do so by adjusting the settings in your web browser.

  • Browser Settings: You can disable cookies entirely through your browser’s settings. Please refer to your browser’s help or support documentation for instructions on how to manage cookies.
  • Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality and user experience of this and other websites you visit.

5. Links to External Sites

This website may contain links to external websites that are not operated by SMCL. Once you leave our site, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external sites you visit.

6. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or the use of Google Analytics on this website, please contact Sumitomo Metal Mining Canada Ltd. (SMCL) at [frotet_project@smm-g.com].