Privacy Policy
Last updated: [Insert Date]
1. Introduction
Welcome to Stockent (“we”, “our”, “us”).
Stockent is a B2B platform that enables verified textile companies to buy, sell, or request raw materials and intermediates.
We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable data protection laws.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our website [insert URL].
2. Data Controller
The Data Controller responsible for your personal data is:
Stockent
Add: Plac Bankowy 2, 00-095, Warsaw, POLAND
Email: info@stockent.store
For any inquiries about your personal data, please contact us at [Insert privacy contact email].
3. What Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data to provide and improve our services:
Business Identification Data: company name, registration number, VAT number, and address.
Contact Information: name, job title, email address, phone number.
Account Information: username, password, and communication preferences.
Transaction and Inquiry Data: records of posted offers, requests, communications, and purchase/sales activities.
Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and cookies (for website performance and security).
Verification Data: documents or proof of business registration and authorization (to ensure B2B validation).
We do not collect or process special categories of personal data (e.g., health, religion, or political beliefs).
4. How We Use Your Data
We process your personal data for the following purposes:
To create and manage your company account on the platform.
To verify your business identity and ensure only legitimate textile companies use our services.
To facilitate B2B transactions, including communication between buyers and sellers.
To improve and customize the platform experience.
To maintain security, prevent fraud, and ensure compliance with our terms.
To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
To comply with legal obligations, such as accounting or customs regulations.
5. Legal Basis for Processing
We process personal data based on:
Contractual necessity – to provide the platform and related services.
Legitimate interests – for platform security, fraud prevention, and business improvement.
Legal obligations – for tax, trade, or regulatory compliance.
Consent – for optional communications or marketing activities.
6. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We only share your data when necessary and in compliance with GDPR:
With verified business partners (limited to professional contact data).
With service providers such as hosting, logistics, inspection, and payment support—bound by strict data protection agreements.
With regulatory or customs authorities when legally required.
With third-party analytics tools, only in anonymized or aggregated form.
We never sell your personal data.
7. International Data Transfers
If your data is transferred outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place—such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or transfers to countries with an adequacy decision by the European Commission.
8. Data Retention
We retain your data only as long as necessary for the purposes listed above or as required by law.
Inactive accounts may be anonymized or deleted after a reasonable period.
9. Your Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:
Access – request a copy of your personal data.
Rectification – correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”) – request deletion of your data under certain conditions.
Restriction – request limits on data processing.
Data Portability – receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.
Withdrawal of Consent – where consent was the legal basis.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at [Insert privacy contact email].
10. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies to enhance functionality, analyze usage, and ensure security.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. For more details, please see our Cookie Policy [link or section].
11. Security Measures
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including encryption, secure servers, access control, and regular audits.
12. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on our website with a revised “Last updated” date.
13. Contact Information
For any privacy-related concerns or to exercise your rights, please contact:
Data Protection Officer (if applicable): Sevil Sonkaya
Email: info@stockent.store
Address: Add: Plac Bankowy 2, 00-095, Warsaw, POLAND
If you believe your data has been processed unlawfully, you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority (DPA).