Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how ChemFine collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last updated: December 2024

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

  • Contact details (name, email address, phone number, company name, address)
  • Business information (industry, company size, purchasing requirements)
  • Communication preferences and history
  • Account credentials and profile information

Technical Information

  • IP address, browser type, and device information
  • Website usage data and analytics
  • Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

Business Operations

  • Processing orders and providing quotations
  • Customer service and support
  • Shipping and logistics coordination
  • Quality assurance and compliance

Communication & Marketing

  • Sending product updates and newsletters
  • Industry insights and market analysis
  • Promotional offers and trade show invitations
  • Website personalization and improvements

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

Important Notice

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

Authorized Sharing

  • With your explicit consent
  • Service providers (logistics, payment processors)
  • Third-party inspection agencies (when requested)

Legal Requirements

  • Legal compliance and regulatory requirements
  • Court orders or legal proceedings
  • Protection of rights and safety

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Encryption

SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission

Secure Servers

Protected data centers with restricted access

Regular Audits

Continuous monitoring and security assessments

5. Your Rights and Choices

Access Your Data

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you

Update Information

Correct or update your personal information at any time

Delete Data

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements)

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time

Data Portability

Receive your data in a structured, commonly used format

File Complaints

Report concerns to relevant data protection authorities

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Essential Cookies

Required for website functionality and security

Always Active

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand website usage and performance

Optional

Marketing Cookies

Used for targeted advertising and content personalization

Optional

7. International Data Transfers

As a global chemical supplier, we may transfer your personal information across borders to fulfill our services. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for all international transfers.

Transfer Safeguards

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs)

Service Regions

  • Japan & South Korea (Primary markets)
  • North America & Europe
  • Southeast Asia & Latin America

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

Customer Account Data

Active accounts and transaction history

7 years
After last transaction

Marketing Communications

Newsletter subscriptions and preferences

Until opt-out
Or 3 years inactive

Website Analytics

Usage data and performance metrics

26 months
Anonymized data

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact our Data Protection Officer:

General Inquiries

privacy@chemfine.com
+86-XXX-XXXX-XXXX

Mailing Address

ChemFine Data Protection Officer
[Company Address]
China

Response Time: We will respond to your privacy-related inquiries within 30 days of receipt. For urgent matters, please indicate "URGENT - Privacy Request" in your subject line.

10. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes through:

Email Notification

Direct notification to registered users

Website Banner

Prominent notice on our homepage

Version History

Detailed changelog available

Your Continued Use

By continuing to use our services after policy updates, you acknowledge and agree to the revised terms. If you disagree with any changes, please contact us or discontinue use of our services.

Questions About Your Privacy?

Our dedicated privacy team is here to help. Contact us for any questions about how we handle your personal information.

This Privacy Policy is effective as of December 2024 and was last updated on December 15, 2024.