Privacy Policy — The Plastic Basket
Who We Are
The Plastic Basket is a global B2B marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers in the plastic industry, including raw materials, machinery, compounds, and recycling solutions.
Website: https://theplasticbasket.com
Information We Collect
We collect different types of information to provide and improve our services:
🔹 a. Personal Information
When you:
- Register on the platform
- Submit an RFQ (Request for Quotation)
- Contact us
We may collect:
- Name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Company name
- Business details
🔹 b. Usage Data
We automatically collect:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device information
- Pages visited
- Time spent on the site
🔹 c. Comments Data
When visitors leave comments:
- Data entered in the form is collected
- IP address & browser user agent are recorded for spam detection
An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to Gravatar to display profile images.
Gravatar Privacy Policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
How We Use Your Information
We use your data to:
- Facilitate connections between buyers and suppliers
- Process RFQs and inquiries
- Improve platform performance
- Send relevant business communications
- Ensure platform security and prevent fraud
Marketplace Data Sharing
⚠️ Important (B2B Context)
When you submit:
- RFQs
- Product listings
- Business profiles
Your information may be shared with:
- Verified suppliers
- Potential buyers
- Platform users (as required for transactions)
Media Uploads
If you upload images:
- Avoid including location data (EXIF GPS)
- Visitors may download and extract such data
Cookies Policy
We use cookies to improve user experience.
🔹 Types of Cookies:
- Session cookies – for login functionality
- Preference cookies – remember user settings
- Analytics cookies – track usage
🔹 Specific Usage:
- Comment cookies (stored for 1 year)
- Login cookies (2 days or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected)
- Editor cookies (1 day)
You can disable cookies via browser settings.
Embedded Content
Our website may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.).
These external websites may:
- Collect data
- Use cookies
- Track interactions
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share data with:
- Verified marketplace users (buyers/suppliers)
- Hosting providers (Hostinger)
- Email service providers
- Spam detection tools
If you request a password reset:
- Your IP address will be included in the email
Data Retention
We retain data:
- Comments → Indefinitely
- User accounts → Until deleted
- Business data → As long as account is active
Your Data Rights
You have the right to:
- Request access to your data
- Request correction
- Request deletion
- Export your data
📩 To request: contact@theplasticbasket.com
Data Security
We implement:
- Secure hosting infrastructure
- SSL encryption
- Access control systems
However, no method is 100% secure.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor data may be processed through:
- Spam detection services
- Cloud hosting infrastructure
Data may be stored internationally depending on service providers.
Third-Party Services
We may use:
- Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email tools
- CRM systems
Each has its own privacy policy.
Children’s Privacy
This platform is intended for business use only.
We do not knowingly collect data from individuals under 18.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
Changes will be posted on this page.
Contact Us
For any privacy-related concerns:
📧 contact@theplasticbasket.com
🌐 https://theplasticbasket.com