Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 15, 2025

Introduction

At our steel trading platform, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our services. By using our platform, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect information you provide directly to us, such as when you create an account, make a purchase, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us. This may include your name, email address, phone number, company information, billing address, and payment information.

Automatically Collected Information

We automatically collect certain information about your device and how you interact with our services, including IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and to personalize your experience on our platform.

2How We Use Your Information

Service Provision

We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve our steel trading platform, process transactions, and deliver customer support.

Communication

We may use your contact information to send you technical notices, updates, security alerts, administrative messages, and marketing communications.

Analytics and Improvements

We analyze usage patterns and feedback to understand how our services are used and to improve our platform's functionality and user experience.

3Information Sharing and Disclosure

Business Partners

We may share your information with trusted business partners who help us provide our services, such as payment processors, shipping companies, and technology service providers.

Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect our rights, property, or safety.

Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the business transaction.

4Data Security

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Data Encryption

All sensitive data, including payment information, is encrypted using industry-standard SSL/TLS protocols during transmission and storage.

Access Controls

We maintain strict access controls and regularly review our security practices to ensure your data remains protected.

5Your Rights and Choices

Access and Update

You have the right to access, update, or delete your personal information through your account settings or by contacting us directly.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in our emails or updating your preferences in your account.

Cookie Preferences

You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences, though this may affect the functionality of our services.

6Data Retention

Retention Period

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.

Deletion Requests

Upon request, we will delete your personal information, subject to certain exceptions required by law or legitimate business purposes.

7International Data Transfers

Global Operations

As a global steel trading platform, we may transfer your information to countries outside your residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

Adequacy Decisions

We comply with applicable data protection laws and rely on adequacy decisions, standard contractual clauses, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

8Children's Privacy

Age Restrictions

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email: privacy@steeltrading.com

Phone: +1 (555) 123-4567

Address: 123 Steel Avenue, Industrial District, City, State 12345

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.