Privacy Policy

Your Privacy Matters

We're committed to protecting your personal information and being transparent about how we use it.

Last updated: December 2024

Quick Summary

We only collect data necessary for our services
We never sell your personal information
You control your data and can delete it anytime

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, company details
  • Account Information: Username, password (encrypted), profile information
  • Business Information: Company size, trading volume, industry type
  • Trade Documents: Invoices, shipping documents, customs forms (processed securely)

Information We Automatically Collect

  • Usage Data: How you interact with our platform, features used, time spent
  • Device Information: Browser type, IP address, device identifiers
  • Log Data: Server logs, error reports, performance metrics

How We Use Your Information

Service Delivery

  • • Process trade documents with AI
  • • Provide compliance checking
  • • Generate reports and analytics
  • • Maintain your account

Communication

  • • Send service notifications
  • • Provide customer support
  • • Share product updates
  • • Respond to inquiries

Improvement

  • • Enhance platform performance
  • • Develop new features
  • • Fix bugs and issues
  • • Analyze usage patterns

Legal Compliance

  • • Meet regulatory requirements
  • • Prevent fraud and abuse
  • • Protect our legal interests
  • • Comply with law enforcement

Information Sharing

We do not sell your personal information

We may share information only in these limited circumstances:

Service Providers

Trusted third parties who help us provide services (cloud hosting, payment processing, analytics)

Legal Requirements

When required by law, legal process, or to protect rights and safety

Business Transfers

In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with continued privacy protection)

With Your Consent

Any other sharing will be with your explicit consent

Data Security

Technical Safeguards

  • • End-to-end encryption
  • • SOC 2 Type II compliance
  • • Regular security audits
  • • Secure data centers
  • • Multi-factor authentication

Operational Controls

  • • Limited data access
  • • Employee background checks
  • • Privacy training programs
  • • Incident response procedures
  • • Regular backups

Your Privacy Rights

Access Your Data

Request a copy of your personal information

Correct Information

Update or correct inaccurate data

Delete Your Data

Request deletion of your personal information

Restrict Processing

Limit how we use your information

Data Portability

Export your data in a common format

Opt-Out

Unsubscribe from marketing communications

International Transfers

Export Arena operates globally and may transfer your information to countries outside your jurisdiction. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • • EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliance
  • • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • • Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
  • • Your explicit consent when required

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary:

Account Data

While your account is active, plus 30 days after deletion request

Trade Documents

7 years or as required by trade regulations

Usage Logs

12 months for security and analytics purposes

Marketing Data

Until you opt-out or 2 years of inactivity

Contact Us

Have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your rights? Contact us:

Data Protection Officer: For EU/UK residents, you can contact our DPO atdpo@exportarena.com

Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We'll notify you of significant changes by:

  • • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • • Sending email notifications for material changes
  • • Updating the "Last updated" date above

Your continued use of our services after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.