PlacesOrg Legal

Privacy Policy

Effective date: August 24, 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how PlacesOrg collects, uses, shares, and protects personal information when businesses use our website and services to connect suppliers and buyers.

1. Introduction

PlacesOrg is a B2B platform designed to help businesses discover sourcing and partnership opportunities. We are committed to handling personal data responsibly and transparently. This policy applies to information collected through our website, contact forms, and related communications.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

  • Business and contact details: name, job title, company name, business email, phone number, and country.
  • Inquiry details: supplier or buyer needs, product categories, sourcing requirements, and message content submitted through forms.
  • Technical and usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referral source, and interaction data.
  • Cookie and similar technology data: identifiers and behavior signals used for site operation, performance measurement, and basic analytics.

3. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Operate and improve the PlacesOrg platform and user experience.
  • Review, route, and respond to business inquiries.
  • Support supplier-buyer matching and partnership facilitation.
  • Maintain security, prevent misuse, and protect platform integrity.
  • Comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms.

4. Communications

We may contact you about your inquiry, account-related updates, service announcements, or relevant business information related to PlacesOrg. You can opt out of non-essential communications at any time using the unsubscribe instructions in the message or by contacting us directly.

5. Processing Rationale and Lawful Basis

Where applicable under privacy law, we process personal data based on one or more of the following grounds: consent (when required), performance of requested services, legitimate interests in operating a professional B2B platform, and compliance with legal obligations.

6. Cookies and Site Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to keep the site functional, understand website performance, and improve usability. These tools may store limited identifiers and usage preferences. You can manage cookie settings through your browser controls.

Note: Blocking certain cookies may affect some site functionality.

7. Information Sharing and Service Providers

We do not sell personal information. We may share information with:

  • Trusted service providers that support hosting, analytics, communications, and platform operations.
  • Professional advisers and legal authorities when required to comply with law or protect rights and safety.
  • Business counterparties when necessary to facilitate a requested supplier-buyer connection.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, including responding to inquiries, maintaining records, improving services, resolving disputes, and meeting legal or contractual obligations.

9. Data Security

We apply reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and loss. While no system is guaranteed to be completely secure, we continuously work to maintain appropriate controls for a business platform environment.

10. Your Choices and Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights related to your personal data, such as access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, or data portability. You may also withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.

To submit a privacy request, contact us using the details in the Contact section below.

11. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of external sites, and we encourage you to review their policies before sharing information.

12. Children’s Privacy

PlacesOrg is intended for business users and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided information to us, please contact us so we can review and remove it as appropriate.

13. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory changes. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

14. Contact for Privacy Concerns

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us through our Contact page.