Privacy Policy

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

• • Contact information (name, email address, phone number)
• • Company information (business name, industry, location)
• • Payment information (processed securely through Stripe)
• • Communication preferences and feedback
• • Factory verification requests and sourcing requirements

Information Automatically Collected

• • Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
• • Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
• • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
• • Location information (if enabled)

How We Use Your Information

• • Provide and improve our factory verification and sourcing services
• • Process payments and deliver purchased reports
• • Communicate with you about services, updates, and support
• • Personalize your experience and recommendations
• • Analyze usage patterns to improve our platform
• • Comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud
• • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

• • Service Providers: Third-party companies that help us operate our services (Stripe for payments, SendGrid for emails, Vercel for hosting)
• • Verification Partners: Qualified inspectors and auditors for on-site factory verifications
• • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government regulations
• • Business Transfers: In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or asset sales

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information, including:

• • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• • Secure data storage with access controls
• • Regular security audits and monitoring
• • Employee training on data protection
• • PCI DSS compliance for payment processing

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• • Access and receive a copy of your personal information
• • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
• • Delete your personal information (subject to legal requirements)
• • Restrict or object to certain processing activities
• • Data portability (receive your data in a structured format)
• • Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@manufacturingchina.com.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• • Remember your preferences and settings
• • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
• • Provide personalized content and recommendations
• • Measure advertising effectiveness

You can control cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not function properly if disabled.

Third-Party Services

Our website integrates with third-party services that have their own privacy policies:

• • Stripe: Payment processing (Privacy Policy)
• • Vercel: Website hosting and analytics (Privacy Policy)
• • SendGrid: Email services (Privacy Policy)

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill legal obligations. Verification reports and related data are typically retained for 7 years for audit and compliance purposes.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. For significant changes, we will provide additional notice through email or website notifications.

Contact Us

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