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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy — SterlingMining.net

Last Updated: April 20, 2026

SterlingMining.net (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard personal data in accordance with the UK GDPR, EU GDPR, and applicable international data‑protection laws.

 

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to all visitors to SterlingMining.net and to all personal data processed through this website, including technical data collected automatically and information voluntarily submitted by users.

 

2. Categories of Information We Collect

2.1 Technical and Usage Data

When you access the website, certain information is collected automatically through our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools. This may include:

  • IP address

  • Browser type and version

  • Device and operating system details

  • Pages visited and navigation paths

  • Referring URLs

  • Time spent on pages and general usage metrics

2.2 Voluntarily Submitted Information

If you contact us directly, we may process the following information:

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Message content or inquiry details

We do not collect financial information, account credentials, or special‑category (sensitive) personal data.

 

3. Purposes for Processing Personal Data

We process personal data solely for legitimate and clearly defined purposes, including:

  • Ensuring the security, stability, and integrity of the website

  • Monitoring and improving website performance

  • Analysing aggregated traffic patterns and user behaviour

  • Responding to inquiries and providing requested information

  • Supporting the accuracy and reliability of historical content

We do not sell personal data or share it with advertisers or data brokers.

 

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to support essential website functions and to conduct anonymous analytics. These include:

  • Essential cookies required for core functionality

  • Analytics cookies used to measure traffic and usage trends

You may disable cookies at any time through your browser settings; however, certain features of the site may not function correctly without them.

 

5. Lawful Bases for Processing (UK GDPR / EU GDPR)

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

  • Legitimate Interests: website analytics, performance monitoring, and security

  • Consent: when you voluntarily submit information via a contact form

  • Legal Obligation: responding to lawful requests or regulatory requirements

 

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Retention periods include:

  • Analytics data: up to 26 months

  • Contact form submissions: up to 12 months

  • Server logs: up to 90 days

 

7. Your Data‑Protection Rights

Under UK and EU data‑protection law, you have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data

  • Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data

  • Request deletion of your personal data

  • Object to certain forms of processing

  • Request data portability

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, contact: info@sterlingmining.net Attention: Webmaster/Privacy

 

8. Third‑Party Service Providers

We may engage reputable third‑party service providers to support website operations, including:

  • Hosting provider analytics

  • Security and anti‑spam services

  • Content Delivery Network (CDN) services

These providers may process technical data in accordance with their own privacy policies and contractual obligations.

 

9. Children’s Privacy

This website is not directed to individuals under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe that a minor has submitted personal information, please contact us so that we may remove it.

 

10. Amendments to This Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect legal, technical, or operational changes. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page will always indicate the most recent version.

 

11. Contact Information

For all privacy‑related inquiries, please contact:

info@sterlingmining.net Attention: Webmaster/Privacy

SterlingMining.net is maintained by RCI of Wallace, Idaho, and has been in continuous operation since 2000.

 

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