Privacy Policy

2. Scope

This Policy applies to:

• • Registered factories, suppliers, and buyers using our platform,
• • Users submitting inquiries, registering accounts, or subscribing to updates, and
• • Visitors accessing our website or mobile interface from any country.

By using our services, you consent to this Policy and the lawful processing of your information as described below.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information:

We do not collect sensitive personal identifiers such as social security numbers, government IDs, or biometric data.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Depending on your location, we process your data on the following legal bases:

• • Consent – for analytics, cookies, and marketing communications.
• • Contract Performance – to fulfill platform functions and transactions.
• • Legitimate Interest – for fraud prevention, account protection, and platform integrity.
• • Legal Obligation – to comply with applicable tax, export, or security laws.

You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting info@manufacturingchina.com.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyze performance, and ensure secure operations.

• • Non-essential cookies (such as analytics and marketing) are disabled until you provide consent through our cookie banner.
• • Consent preferences are stored securely for a defined retention period and may be updated at any time through our "Privacy Settings" link.

6. Data Sharing and International Transfers

We share personal and business data only with trusted service providers that assist in operating and improving our services, such as:

• • Secure cloud hosting and database management
• • Email and communication systems
• • Payment and billing infrastructure
• • Analytics and platform monitoring
• • Consent and privacy-compliance tools

All service providers act under strict confidentiality and data-processing agreements. They may not use or disclose data for any purpose other than providing contracted services to us.

Cross-Border Data Transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States, European Union, and Asia-Pacific regions. When such transfers occur, we apply appropriate safeguards, including:

• • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) under GDPR,
• • PIPL-compliant consent mechanisms for China, and
• • Data Processing Addendums (DPAs) for international compliance.

A detailed list of our data processors is available upon written request to info@manufacturingchina.com.

7. Data Protection for Users in China (PIPL)

For users located in mainland China, we comply with the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) and related regulations.

Information Handling

We collect business and contact information only with your explicit consent (明示同意) for the purpose of providing sourcing and communication services. Your data may be transferred internationally under appropriate protective measures consistent with PIPL Articles 38–40.

Your Rights (China)

You have the right to:

• • Access, correct, or delete your personal data,
• • Withdraw consent at any time, and
• • Contact our China Data Representative at info@manufacturingchina.com.

8. Data Protection for EU and UK Users (GDPR)

If you reside in the EU or UK, you have the following rights:

• • Access, rectification, and erasure of your data
• • Restriction or objection to processing
• • Data portability
• • Complaint to your local Data Protection Authority

All cross-border data transfers comply with GDPR requirements and are safeguarded under approved transfer mechanisms.

9. Data Protection for U.S. Users (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

• • Request access to your personal data
• • Request deletion of your information
• • Opt out of data "sale" or "sharing" (we do not sell data)

We respond to verifiable consumer requests within the statutory time period under CCPA/CPRA.

10. Retention and Security

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill business or legal obligations. Data is protected by technical and organizational safeguards, including:

• • Encryption at rest and in transit,
• • Multi-factor authentication,
• • Access controls, and
• • Regular system and compliance audits.

11. Data Subject Requests

To exercise your privacy rights under GDPR, CCPA, PIPL, or other laws, contact:

info@manufacturingchina.com

We verify and respond to all valid requests within the legally required time frame.

12. Children's Privacy

Our platform and services are intended solely for business use by individuals aged 18 or older.

We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us for prompt deletion.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in law or platform functionality. The latest version will always be available at manufacturingchina.com/privacy.

14. Contact Us