Last Updated: March 20th, 2033

1. Introduction

   Benchmark Strategic Metals (“we,” “us,” or “our”) values the privacy of our customers and visitors to our eCommerce website located at bsmclient.com (“the Website”). This Privacy Policy outlines the types of personal information we collect, how we use it, and the measures we take to protect your privacy. By using our Website, you consent to the collection and use of your information as described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Contact Information

   If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our handling of your personal information, please contact us at:

   info@benchmarkstrategicmetals.com

3. Personal Information Collected

   When you browse our Website, you may do so anonymously. However, if you choose to place an order, we will collect the following personal information from you:

• Name (individual or business name)
• Shipping address
• Billing address (if different from shipping address)
• Email address
• Phone number

  We also collect payment information, depending on the payment method you choose, which may include credit card information, banking information (for ACH transfers), or other relevant details for ApplePay, PayPal, Venmo, or Google Pay transactions.

4. Purpose of Collecting Information

   We collect personal information to:

• Process and fulfill your orders
• Communicate with you about your orders, our products, or services
• Provide customer support and respond to your inquiries
• Comply with legal requirements

5. Information Sharing and Disclosure

   We share specific personal information with payment processors to process payments for your orders. This may vary depending on the payment method selected by the user. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

6. Data Retention

   We retain your personal information indefinitely for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy and to comply with any applicable legal or regulatory requirements.

7. Security Measures

   We are committed to protecting your personal information. We employ various security measures, such as:

• Hashing and encrypting user data
• Regularly updating the Website to address potential security vulnerabilities
• Limiting full administrator access to a single individual
• Offering two-factor authentication for user accounts

8. International Data Transfers

   We transfer personal information to the countries listed in Section 2 only as necessary to process payments and fulfill orders. We strive to ensure that any such transfers comply with relevant legal requirements and safeguards.

9. Children’s Privacy

   Our Website is not specifically designed for or targeted at children, and we do not intentionally collect personal information from children. We do not have any age restrictions in place.

10. Policy Updates and Changes

    We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website, and we will update the “Last Updated” date at the beginning of this document. We encourage you to periodically review this Privacy Policy to stay informed about our privacy practices.

11. Consent

    By using our Website, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you wish to withdraw your consent, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 2.