Privacy Policy & Commercial Data Safeguards
Transparent, international-standard data protection guidelines for international steel importers, EPC contractors, and procurement decision-makers dealing with Ironex (Xingtai) Imp&Exp Co., Ltd..
Zero Data Selling
We strictly never sell or trade inquiry contact lists with third-party advertisers.
256-Bit SSL/TLS
Every RFQ and technical drawing is protected by end-to-end transport encryption.
MTC & NDA Assured
Certified mill test reports and customer blueprints remain strictly confidential.
GDPR / CCPA Rights
Full transparency to request access, rectification, or complete record expungement.
1. Scope & Commitment to Global Trade Integrity
This Privacy Policy establishes how Ironex (Xingtai) Imp&Exp Co., Ltd. ("Ironex China", "we", "our", or "us") processes, secures, and maintains proprietary commercial records, personal identifying contact information, and technical fabrication parameters when you visit our official portal (https://topironex.com) or engage in international trade agreements with our mills.
As a globally recognized exporter of prime carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy plates, coils, and structural sections, we understand that trade inquiries contain high-value commercial secrets, including destination port logistics, bidding schedules, and specialized metallurgical specifications. We treat all incoming data with strict professional confidentiality.
2. Commercial & Technical Information We Collect
In order to calculate accurate mill FOB/CIF prices, review custom fabrication drawings, and arrange maritime customs clearance, we collect information submitted directly by your organization:
Corporate & Representative Credentials
Your representative name, corporate email address, corporate telephone / WhatsApp number, company name, registered business location, and VAT/tax registration IDs (when executing formal Sales Contracts).
Technical Specifications & Procurement Inquiries
Requested steel grades (e.g., Corten A/B, ASTM A36, SS400, 316L, Q355B), dimensions (thickness, outer diameter, coil width), tolerance requirements, surface treatment requests (galvanized, oiled, pickled, painted), and target destination ports.
Automated Technical & Device Telemetry
Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser version, approximate geolocation (country/city level), referring URL, and browsing interactions across our technical product data sheets to optimize international site loading speeds.
3. Lawful Basis & Commercial Usage Purposes
We do not engage in automated behavioral profiling or invasive advertising. All collected data is processed under legitimate commercial interests and contractual necessity:
5. Cross-Border Trade & Authorized Logistics Sharing
We enforce a strict zero third-party marketing sharing policy. Your commercial details are only disclosed to vetted operational partners strictly indispensable to steel supply contract execution:
- Ocean Carriers & Freight Forwarders: Shipping lines (e.g., COSCO, Maersk, MSC) for issuing the Bill of Lading, shipping marks, and container arrival notices.
- Government Customs & Port Authorities: Chinese Customs and destination port entry inspection bureaus for mandatory export/import declarations.
- Accredited Testing Laboratories: SGS, Bureau Veritas, or Intertek if independent chemical spectrographic or mechanical tensile testing is contractually required.
- Financial Institutions: Authorized international correspondent banks for Letters of Credit (L/C) confirmation and T/T swift settlement audits.
6. Retention Periods & Safe Data Destruction
We retain commercial data strictly for the period required by commercial law, taxation codes, and technical traceability requirements:
7. Technical & Operational Security Safeguards
Our infrastructure incorporates defense-in-depth security standards to protect buyer files against unauthorized interception, destruction, or data breaches:
- Encrypted Data Channels: 256-bit TLS encryption for all digital quotation submissions and email communication endpoints.
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Access to technical drawings and pricing agreements is strictly restricted to designated trade account managers and metallurgical quality inspectors.
- Firewall & DDoS Protection: Global enterprise CDN firewalls continuously monitor and repel malicious bot sweeps and cyber attacks.
8. Your International Data Protection Rights (GDPR & CCPA)
Regardless of your corporate location, international buyers and site visitors enjoy standard statutory data rights:
9. Frequently Asked Privacy & Trade Confidentiality Questions
Click on any question below to review our answers regarding trade data security:
10. Contact Our Commercial Compliance & DPO Desk
For questions regarding this policy, to exercise your GDPR/CCPA data rights, or to establish a bilateral Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) before sending specialized structural engineering blueprints, please reach out directly: