Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy – TradingHub.trade

Effective Date: April 12, 2026
Last Updated: April 12, 2026

Welcome to TradingHub.trade (the “Website,” “Platform,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, use our services, or interact with our global B2B directory platform.

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and Google AdSense program requirements.

By accessing or using TradingHub.trade, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please do not use our website or services.

Table of Contents

1. Information We Collect
2. How We Collect Information
3. How We Use Your Information
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising
7. Information Sharing and Disclosure
8. Business Listings – Public Information
9. Data Retention
10. Data Security
11. Your Rights and Choices
12. Children’s Privacy
13. International Data Transfers
14. Third-Party Links
15. Do Not Track Signals
16. Changes to This Privacy Policy
17. Contact Us

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our platform. This includes:

A. Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us

When you register, submit a business listing, contact us, or interact with our platform, you may provide us with:

Business Information:

• Business name (legal and trading name)
• Business registration number (optional)
• Physical address (country, city, full address if provided)
• Business website URL
• Business email address
• WhatsApp or phone number (with country code)
• Business description and history
• Year of establishment
• Number of employees
• Industry and product categories

Listing Content:

• Product images (photographs of products)
• Product catalogs (PDF or other formats)
• Product demonstration videos (YouTube or Vimeo links)
• Certifications and awards (scanned copies or descriptions)
• Export markets served

Account Information (if you create an account):

• Username and password (encrypted)
• Account preferences
• Communication preferences

Communications:

• Messages you send to us via contact forms or email
• Inquiries you submit through the platform
• Feedback, reviews, or testimonials you provide

B. Information Automatically Collected

When you browse or interact with TradingHub.trade, certain technical information is automatically collected:

Device and Browser Information:

• IP address (Internet Protocol address)
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Device type (desktop, tablet, mobile)
• Screen resolution
• Language preferences

Usage Information:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Clickstream data (links clicked)
• Search queries performed
• Date and time of visits
• Referring website (where you came from)
• Exit pages (where you left)

Location Information:

• Approximate geographic location derived from IP address (city/region level)

Cookies and Similar Technologies:

• Cookie identifiers
• Session IDs
• Pixel tags and web beacons

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Search engines (referral data)
• Social media platforms (if you share our content)
• Business partners (in limited circumstances)

2. How We Collect Information

We collect information through the following methods:

• Direct Input: When you fill out forms, submit listings, or send us messages.
• Automated Technologies: Cookies, log files, web beacons, and analytics tools.
• Email Communications: When you respond to or interact with our emails.
• Browser Settings: Information your browser automatically transmits.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

A. Core Platform Operations

• To publish and manage business listings on the directory
• To display business information to visitors and search engines
• To allow buyers and suppliers to connect with each other
• To verify the authenticity of business listings (manual review process)

B. Platform Improvement

• To analyze how visitors use the website
• To identify and fix technical issues
• To improve website functionality, speed, and user experience
• To develop new features and services

C. Communication

• To respond to your inquiries and support requests
• To send administrative emails (account verification, listing approval, policy updates)
• To contact you regarding your listing status

D. Security and Legal Compliance

• To monitor for fraudulent or abusive activity
• To prevent spam, unauthorized access, and data breaches
• To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal requests
• To enforce our Terms of Service

E. Advertising and Analytics (Google AdSense)

• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To measure the performance of advertising campaigns
• To analyze website traffic and user behavior using Google Analytics

F. Marketing (Limited)

• To send occasional updates about the platform (only with your consent where required)
• To notify you of new features or changes to our services

We DO NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Rent your personal information to third parties
• Share your personal information for unrelated marketing purposes without your consent

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR Compliance)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal information under the following legal bases:

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where consent is the legal basis.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on TradingHub.trade.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your actions and preferences over time.

Types of Cookies We Use

Third-Party Cookies

We allow third-party services (Google Analytics, Google AdSense) to place cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by the third parties’ privacy policies.

Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through:

• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. See your browser’s “Help” menu for instructions.
• Cookie Banner: When you first visit our website, you can accept or decline non-essential cookies.
• Google Analytics Opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

6. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

TradingHub.trade uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website and other websites.

How Google AdSense Works

• Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads relevant to your interests.
• Interest-based ads are shown based on your browsing history.
• You may see ads related to B2B trade, manufacturing, or other topics based on your activity.

Information Collected by Google AdSense

Google AdSense may collect:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited
• Date and time of ad views
• Click data

For more information, please review Google’s Privacy Policy:
https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google AdSense – Your Choices

Opt-out of Interest-Based Ads:

• Google Ads Settings: Visit https://adssettings.google.com to opt out of personalized advertising.
• NAI Opt-out: Visit the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page: https://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp
• YourOnlineChoices (EU): Visit https://www.youronlinechoices.com

European Economic Area (EEA) and UK Users:
We use a consent management platform (cookie banner) to obtain your consent for personalized ads as required by GDPR.

California Users:
We comply with the CCPA by providing opt-out options for “sale” of personal information (we do not sell personal information, but you may still opt out of interest-based ads via the links above).

Third-Party Ad Vendors

Google AdSense may use third-party ad vendors. These vendors may use cookies to serve ads. A list of Google’s ad technology providers is available at:
https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell or rent your personal information. However, we may share information in the following circumstances:

A. Public Business Listings

Information you submit for business listings (excluding passwords and private account data) is publicly visible on TradingHub.trade and may be indexed by search engines (Google, Bing, etc.). This includes:

• Business name
• Contact information (website, email, WhatsApp)
• Product images and catalogs
• Business description

Do not submit sensitive personal information (government IDs, financial details, health information) to public listings.

B. Service Providers

We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our platform:

• Hosting providers: To store website data
• Analytics providers: Google Analytics for traffic analysis
• Email services: To send administrative communications

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and may only use it for specified purposes.

C. Legal Compliance

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, including:

• To comply with a subpoena or legal process
• To protect our rights, property, or safety
• To investigate fraud or security violations

D. Business Transfers

If TradingHub.trade is acquired, merged, or sold, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. You will be notified via email or website notice.

8. Business Listings – Public Information

TradingHub.trade is a public B2B directory. By submitting a business listing, you acknowledge that:

• Your business name, contact details, and product information will be publicly visible.
• Search engines may index and display your listing.
• Buyers and other users may contact you directly using the information you provide.
• We cannot control how third parties use publicly available information.

Recommendation: Use a business email address and business phone number (not personal contact information) for listings.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy.

After the retention period, information is anonymized, aggregated, or permanently deleted.

10. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Security Measures We Implement

• Encryption: SSL/TLS encryption for data transmitted between your browser and our servers (HTTPS).
• Access Controls: Limited employee access to user data.
• Password Protection: User passwords are hashed and salted (not stored in plain text).
• Regular Updates: Our platform is updated to address security vulnerabilities.

Limitations

No method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Responsibility: You are responsible for keeping your account password confidential. Do not share your password with anyone.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.

Rights for All Users

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations).
• Opt-out of Marketing: Unsubscribe from marketing emails (use the “unsubscribe” link).

Additional Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)

• Restriction: Request restriction of processing.
• Portability: Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where consent is the basis).

Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

• Know: Request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected.
• Delete: Request deletion of personal information.
• Opt-out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. However, you may opt out of interest-based ads via Google Ads Settings.
• Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your rights.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: contact@tradinghub.trade
Through Website: Contact page (specify “Privacy Request” in subject)

We will respond within 30 days (GDPR) or 45 days (CCPA). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

12. Children’s Privacy

TradingHub.trade is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16.

If you believe a child under 16 has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately. We will delete such information promptly.

13. International Data Transfers

TradingHub.trade is operated from [your hosting country, e.g., United States / Pakistan / UAE]. If you access our website from outside that country, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in that country.

For users in the EEA, we ensure adequate safeguards for data transfers, including:

• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
• Transfer Impact Assessments where required

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

14. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including:

• Supplier websites (linked from business listings)
• YouTube and Vimeo videos
• Social media platforms
• External resources

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third-party websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any external websites you visit.

15. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have “Do Not Track” (DNT) features that signal a user’s preference not to be tracked. TradingHub.trade does not currently respond to DNT signals because there is no consistent industry standard for DNT interpretation.

We do, however, provide cookie controls and Google AdSense opt-out options as described in Section 6.

16. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or Google AdSense policies.

Notification of Changes:

• Minor changes: Updated “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
• Material changes: We will notify you via email (if you have an account) or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of TradingHub.trade after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

TradingHub.trade

Email: contact@tradinghub.trade

Through Website: Use the Contact page on TradingHub.trade

For Data Protection Officer (DPO) Inquiries:
If required by applicable law, you may contact our Data Protection Officer at the same email address.

For EU/EEA Users:
You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority if you believe we have violated applicable data protection laws.

Appendix: Summary of Key Points for Users

This Privacy Policy was last updated on April 12, 2026.