Colomine Mining Corporation (COMINCOR SA) (“Colomine Mining Corporation,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website Colomineminingcorporation.com (the “Site”) and provides gold supplier verification, buyer education, and related services (the “Services”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have.
By using the Site or our Services, you agree to the practices described in this policy.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily submit through forms on the Site, including but not limited to:
- Contact and inquiry forms (“Get the List of Legit Gold Vendors,” general contact): name, email address, phone number, and details about your intended gold purchase and location.
- Buyer registration: name, contact details, company/organization (if applicable), and purchasing intentions.
- Supplier applications (“Apply as a Supplier”): company name, registration and licensing details, business location, contact information, and any supporting documents you submit for verification.
- Verification requests (“Request a Verification”): details about the supplier, transaction, or documents you would like us to review, and any files or images you upload (e.g., certificates, permits, licenses).
- Purchases: if you use the Site’s cart/checkout functionality, we (or our payment processor) collect billing information, shipping address, and payment details necessary to process the transaction.
- Correspondence: any information you provide when you email us, call us, or communicate through social media.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
- Pages visited, time spent on the Site, and referring/exit pages
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5)
1.3 Information from Third Parties
As part of our verification process, we may receive information about suppliers, vendors, or companies from public registries, government ministries, refineries, laboratories, and local partners who conduct site visits. This may include information about individuals associated with a supplier (e.g., company officers).
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, operate, and improve our verification and buyer-matching Services
- Respond to inquiries, verification requests, and supplier applications
- Conduct registry lookups, license checks, document review, and site verifications
- Connect buyers with vetted suppliers and share relevant findings
- Process purchases and manage your cart/checkout
- Send updates, follow-ups, or requested information relevant to your inquiry
- Detect, investigate, and help prevent fraud in the gold trade
- Maintain the security and integrity of the Site
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal information.
3. How We Share Information
We may share information:
- With local verification partners who conduct registry lookups, license checks, and in-person site visits as part of our verification process
- With refineries, laboratories, or issuing authorities to confirm the authenticity of documents (e.g., assay certificates)
- With service providers who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, email delivery, payment processing) and are bound to protect your information
- With buyers and suppliers, where necessary to facilitate a connection you have requested (e.g., sharing relevant verification findings with a buyer, or a buyer’s inquiry with a matched supplier)
- For legal reasons, if required by law, subpoena, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Assayed Africa, our users, or others — including in connection with suspected fraud
- In a business transfer, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
We do not share your information with third parties for their own independent marketing purposes without your consent.
4. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide our Services, fulfill the purposes described in this policy, resolve disputes, and comply with legal obligations. Verification records may be retained longer where needed to support the integrity of our vetting process.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Site may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Remember your cart and checkout information
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Improve Site performance and content
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features, such as the shopping cart.
6. Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security — particularly for documents submitted for verification, which may contain sensitive business or identity information.
7. International Data Transfers
Colomine Mining Corporation (COMINCOR SA) works with buyers and suppliers across multiple countries, including in Africa, the United States, and elsewhere. By using the Site, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your own, which may have different data protection laws.
8. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of your information, subject to our legitimate business and legal retention needs
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the details in Section 10.
9. Children’s Privacy
The Site and Services are intended for business use by adults and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, contact us at:
Colomine Mining Corporation (COMINCOR SA) Email: [info@colomineminingcorporation.com] Phone: [insert contact phone] Address: [insert mailing address]
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. We will post the updated version on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Site after changes take effect constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
This document is a general-purpose privacy policy template and is provided for informational purposes only. It is not legal advice. Given that Assayed Africa handles sensitive verification documents and operates across multiple jurisdictions (including potentially GDPR- and CCPA-relevant regions), we recommend having this policy reviewed by a qualified attorney before publishing it live, to ensure it fully reflects your actual data practices and complies with applicable law.