Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you access or use this website, platform, database, and related services (collectively, the “Platform”).
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, you should not use the Platform.
Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
- The Platform website and user accounts;
- Contact forms and registration forms;
- Business listing submissions;
- Communications with us by email or other channels;
- Cookies, logs, and analytics tools; and
- Other interactions with the Platform.
Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Provide
You may provide us with:
- Full name, email address, and WhatsApp/phone number;
- Company name, job title, and role;
- Account login credentials (username and password);
- Business profile information, descriptions, and listing details;
- Messages, inquiries, and support requests.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you access the Platform, we automatically collect:
- IP address, device identifiers, browser type, and operating system;
- Language preferences, pages viewed, and time spent on pages;
- Referral source, click behavior, and log files;
- Approximate location derived from IP address.
3.3 Business and Public Information
We may also collect or display business-related data from official company websites, public business directories, databases, and user submissions.
How We Use Information
We use collected information for the following purposes:
- To create and manage user accounts;
- To provide, operate, and maintain the Platform;
- To display business listings and industrial profiles;
- To organize, classify, and search business data;
- To respond to inquiries and customer support requests;
- To improve platform features, performance, and user experience;
- To monitor security, prevent fraud, and detect abuse;
- To comply with legal obligations.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable law requires a legal basis for processing personal data, we process information based on your consent, performance of contract, legitimate operational interests, compliance with legal obligations, and protection of security rights.
How We Share Information
- Public Business Listings: If you create a business profile, certain company information may be visible to other users or the public.
- Service Providers: We may share data with hosting, analytics, email delivery, security, and anti-fraud providers working on our behalf.
- Legal Compliance: We disclose data when required to comply with subpoena, court order, law enforcement, or to investigate fraud.
- Business Transfers: Data may be transferred in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset sale.
We Do Not Sell Personal Data
Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill account management, platform operations, legal compliance, dispute resolution, and contract enforcement.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies, local storage, and analytics to recognize your device, remember preferences, improve security, and analyze site traffic. You can manage cookie preferences in your browser settings.
Data Security
We implement technical and organizational security measures to protect personal information from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. You are responsible for keeping your login credentials confidential.
International Data Transfers
If you access the Platform internationally, your data may be transferred to or processed in jurisdictions with appropriate data protection safeguards.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights to:
- Access your personal data;
- Request correction of inaccurate information;
- Request deletion or erasure of certain data;
- Object to or restrict data processing;
- Withdraw consent for optional processing;
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
Account Information & Settings
You may review and edit certain account details directly in your profile settings. Account data deletion requests are subject to legal and operational retention requirements.
Business Listing & Public Profile Info
Information submitted for company profiles (company name, category, products, contact details, location) will be displayed publicly to enable industrial discovery and networking.
Third-Party Links
Our Platform may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external sites.
Children's Privacy
The Platform is intended strictly for professional B2B use and does not knowingly collect data from children under applicable legal age.
Communications & Opt-Out
We may send service notices and security updates. You may opt out of promotional or marketing emails using the unsubscribe link provided in such messages.
User Responsibilities
Users are responsible for ensuring that any information they submit is lawful, accurate, and free of unnecessary sensitive personal data.
Changes to Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The revised date will be reflected at the top of the policy page.