Privacy Policy
How MTA collects, uses, shares, and protects your personal information — and the rights you have over it.
Overview
MTA – Mineral Title Acquisition ("MTA", "we", "us") is a marketplace platform for British Columbia mining claims, properties, and equipment. This Privacy Policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, how long we keep it, and the rights you have over your data. This policy is written in plain language and applies to all users of the marketplace.
Personal information we collect
MTA collects personal information only when you choose to submit it — for example, when you list a claim, contact a seller, request a service, or sign up for our newsletter. The table below lists every type of submission, the fields collected, and how that information is used.
Seller listing submissions
Used for: Published as a listing on the marketplace so buyers can find and contact you about your claim. Reviewed by MTA admin before going live.
Buyer inquiries
Used for: Routed to the seller of the listed claim so they can respond to your interest. Also visible to MTA admin for review and spam prevention.
Service requests
Used for: Reviewed by MTA admin to connect you with relevant service providers or to follow up on your request.
Claims wanted submissions
Used for: Reviewed by MTA admin to match you with sellers who have listed relevant claims.
Newsletter / email signups
Used for: Used to send you marketplace updates and new-listing notifications. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
Equipment submissions
Used for: Published as an equipment listing on the marketplace. Reviewed by MTA admin before going live.
Sold reports
Used for: Used to mark a listing as sold and to maintain accurate marketplace statistics. Reviewed by MTA admin.
Boost / promotion requests
Used for: Reviewed by MTA admin to feature your listing. Promotion is arranged manually via eTransfer — no online checkout is involved.
How we use your information
- •Listing publication — your claim or equipment details are published on the marketplace so buyers can find and contact you.
- •Inquiry routing — buyer inquiries are forwarded to the seller of the listed claim so they can respond.
- •Admin review — all submissions are reviewed by MTA admin for spam prevention, listing accuracy, and marketplace integrity.
- •Email marketing — if you sign up for the newsletter, we use your email address to send marketplace updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.
- •Service matching — service requests and claims-wanted submissions are reviewed to connect you with relevant sellers or providers.
Who we share your information with
Sellers
When you submit a buyer inquiry, your name, email, phone, and message are shared with the seller of the listed claim so they can respond to you.
MTA admin
MTA admin receives all submissions — listings, inquiries, service requests, sold reports, and promotion requests — for review, spam prevention, and marketplace operation.
No third-party sale
MTA does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party. We do not share your data with advertisers beyond the aggregated, pseudonymous analytics described in our Cookie Policy.
How long we keep your information
Listings
Stored indefinitely in the admin panel
Listings remain in the admin panel so historical records, sold reports, and marketplace statistics stay accurate. You can request removal of your personal contact details from a listing at any time.
Buyer inquiries
Stored for review
Inquiries are retained so admin can review for spam, follow up on disputes, and route future related correspondence. You can request deletion of your inquiry at any time.
Service requests & claims wanted
Stored until resolved
Retained until your request is resolved or you ask us to delete it.
Newsletter signups
Until you unsubscribe
Your email is kept until you unsubscribe using the link in any newsletter email or until you ask us to remove you.
Your rights
- •Access — request a copy of the personal information MTA holds about you.
- •Correction — ask us to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- •Withdrawal of consent — withdraw consent for optional processing (such as marketing emails) at any time.
- •Unsubscribe from emails — use the unsubscribe link in any newsletter, or email admin@mta.ca.
- •Deletion — request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal retention obligations.
To exercise any of these rights, email admin@mta.ca. We will respond within 30 days.
Security measures
Internet Identity authentication
Admin access is gated by Internet Identity, the Internet Computer's cryptographic identity provider. No passwords are stored on MTA servers.
Canister-based storage
Submissions are stored in backend canisters on the Internet Computer, which provides replicated, tamper-evident storage rather than a single vulnerable server.
Minimal data sharing
Personal information is shared only with the seller you contacted or with MTA admin — never sold to third parties.
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act ("BC PIPA") and the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act ("PIPEDA"). BC PIPA requires meaningful consent for the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information; our cookie consent banner and Cookie Policy support that standard.
Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, want to exercise your privacy rights, or wish to report a privacy concern, contact our admin team:
See also our Cookie Policy for details on the specific cookies MTA uses.
Last updated: 2026-08-12