Privacy Policy
This Privacy Policy describes how Junk Scout collects, uses, and shares information from homeowners and junk removal companies who interact with our website, forms, and advertising campaigns.
Effective date: September 11, 2026
Junk Scout is operated by Mentum Edge LLC. References to “Junk Scout,” “we,” “us,” or “our” in this Privacy Policy refer to Mentum Edge LLC doing business through the Junk Scout brand.
1. Scope of This Policy
This policy applies to information collected through the Junk Scout website, contact and partner forms, Meta (Facebook and Instagram) Instant Forms, advertising campaigns operated by or for Junk Scout, and other lead-generation forms that link to this policy.
2. Information We Collect
Personal information you submit may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- ZIP code or service location
- Service request details describing the junk removal you need
- Company information, if you contact us as a junk removal company
- Any other information you choose to include in a message
We may also collect limited technical information automatically, such as device and browser information, IP address, referring pages, and general usage data collected through cookies or similar technologies used by our hosting, analytics, and advertising tools.
3. Information Collected Through Meta Instant Forms and Advertising
Junk Scout may run advertising campaigns on Meta platforms and other advertising networks. When you submit a Meta Instant Form or a similar in-platform lead form connected to Junk Scout advertising, the information you provide is sent to Junk Scout and is handled under this Privacy Policy. Advertising platforms may also process information under their own privacy policies.
4. How We Use Information
Junk Scout may use the information collected to:
- Provide our homeowner-to-local-junk-removal connection service
- Respond to inquiries and messages
- Operate, maintain, and improve the website
- Manage advertising and lead-generation systems
- Communicate with homeowners and junk removal companies
- Maintain business records
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
5. Sharing Information With Local Junk Removal Providers
When you request junk removal through Junk Scout, we may share the information you submit with a local independent junk removal provider that serves your area. That provider may use the information to contact you about the junk removal service you requested, including to discuss the project, provide an estimate, or schedule service.
Junk removal providers receiving homeowner information are independent third-party businesses and are not employees, agents, or representatives of Junk Scout or Mentum Edge LLC. Each provider is responsible for its own privacy practices and handling of information after receiving it. Junk Scout and Mentum Edge LLC do not perform junk removal services.
6. Service Providers and Tools
Junk Scout may use third-party tools and service providers to operate the business, including:
- Advertising platforms
- Website hosting providers
- Analytics tools
- Automation and workflow tools
- Email delivery systems
- SMS and messaging systems
- Customer relationship and record-keeping systems
These providers process information on our behalf, or on behalf of Mentum Edge LLC, in connection with the services they provide.
7. Communications
If you submit a request for junk removal, Junk Scout and the local junk removal provider receiving your request may contact you by phone, email, or text regarding that request. Where required by law, additional consent will be obtained before sending marketing or automated communications. Message and data rates may apply to text messages.
8. Data Retention
Junk Scout retains personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to provide the requested services, operate the business, maintain appropriate records, resolve disputes, enforce agreements, and comply with applicable legal obligations.
9. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal information, which may include:
- Requests for access to information we hold about you
- Requests to correct inaccurate information
- Requests to delete information
- Requests regarding the use or sharing of your information where applicable
To make a request, contact us at nico@gomentumedge.com. We may need to verify your identity before responding.
10. Children's Privacy
The Junk Scout website is intended for adults and is not directed to children.
11. Updates to This Policy
Junk Scout may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date shown above.
12. Privacy Contact Information
Questions about this policy or a privacy request can be sent to nico@gomentumedge.com. This email may be used for privacy questions, access requests, correction requests, deletion requests, and other privacy-related requests.
