Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

SilverCrest Metals Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, “SilverCrest”) are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of the personal information that we collect from you.  This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store and disclose personal information obtained through our website. By using the website, you hereby consent to SilverCrest’s collection, use, storage and disclosure of your personal information as set forth in this Privacy Policy.

SilverCrest complies with the British Columbia Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”) and with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (“PIPEDA”). For the purposes of this Privacy Policy, when we refer to “Privacy Legislation”, we mean both PIPA and PIPEDA.  SilverCrest will collect, use and disclose your personal information pursuant to this Privacy Policy and in accordance with applicable Privacy legislation.

Collection and Use of Personal Information

According to Privacy Legislation, “personal information” means any information about an identifiable individual and includes an individual’s name, home address, telephone number and email address.  In general, you may visit the website and our social media platforms without providing any personal information. However, SilverCrest may collect your name and email address for the following purposes:

• To send you newsletters, updates and news releases;
• To provide you with marketing materials;
• To reply to inquiries;
• To confirm your contact information;
• To company with applicable legislation.

You can unsubscribe from SilverCrest’s mailing list at any time using the provided unsubscribe feature or by contacting SilverCrest directly at [email protected].

Also, SilverCrest may automatically collect certain information about your visit to the website, such as your IP address, browser type, and operating system, through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This information will help SilverCrest improve the website and deliver a better user experience.

Disclosure of Your Personal Information

Any personal information that SilverCrest collects will generally not be disclosed to third parties. The intent is that the information will be used for the exclusive use of SilverCrest.  However, SilverCrest may share your personal information with third parties to assist in administering activities on the website including website maintenance.  SilverCrest may also disclose your personal information to its auditors, legal counsel, professional advisors and other third-party service providers to assist in processing your personal information for the purposes described above and in providing the services on SilverCrest’s behalf. 

If we provide your information to third party service providers, SilverCrest will require that the service providers maintain the confidentiality of your personal information and keep your personal information secure.  SilverCrest also requires that they only use your personal information for the limited purposes for which it is provided. 

SilverCrest may also disclose your personal information as required by government authorities, regulatory requirements, applicable laws or in order to protect the rights of SilverCrest and SilverCrest’s investors, directors, officers, employees and affiliates. 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

SilverCrest uses cookies and other tracking technologies to collect statistics related to the Sites, such as the number of visits, page views, and average length of visits. This information helps SilverCrest analyze and improve the website’s content and performance. You can adjust your browser settings to reject cookies, but please note that some features of the website may not function properly if you do so.

Social media platforms (such as Facebook or Instagram) may also collect your personal information.  Any collection, use and disclosure of your personal information by such social media platform will be subject to their applicable privacy policy.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. This includes physical, electronic, and procedural security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. Authorized personnel only have access to your personal information as necessary to fulfill their job requirements.

Storage

The personal information that we collect from you may be transferred to, and stored at, a destination outside of Canada. In the event that we transfer your personal information outside of Canada, we will ensure that it is protected in a manner that is consistent with how your personal information will be protected by us in Canada, either by contractual or other means to provide a comparable level of protection while the information is processed by a third party.

Third Party

This Privacy Policy is only applicable to SilverCrest and the website.  Any links that may be available through the website to third party websites or social media platforms will be subject to such third party’s applicable privacy policy. 

Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy regularly for updates. By continuing to use our website or provide personal information after any changes to this Privacy Policy, you agree to accept those changes.  You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting SilverCrest’s Privacy Officer at [email protected]. 

If you have any questions or comments about this Privacy Policy, or if you have a specific request regarding your personal information, please contact our Privacy Officer by email at [email protected] or by telephone at 604-694-1730.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of June 11, 2024.