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