Privacy Policy
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Qianyun Machinery Co., Ltd. ("Qianyun Machinery," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website, contact us for inquiries, or engage with us regarding our liquid packaging machinery and related services. Please read this policy carefully.
Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide and information gathered automatically when you interact with our website or services. The categories of information we may collect include:
a) Information You Provide Directly
- Contact details: Full name, job title, company name, business email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Inquiry and project details: Equipment requirements, production specifications, container types, throughput targets, and any custom machinery needs you describe when submitting a request for quotation (RFQ) or consultation.
- Correspondence records: Emails, messages, and notes exchanged during pre-sales, technical support, or after-sales service interactions.
- Transaction information: Purchase order details, invoicing data, and payment records processed in connection with equipment procurement or service agreements.
b) Information Collected Automatically
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, links clicked, and navigation paths within our website.
- Device and technical data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, screen resolution, and referring URL.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Session identifiers, preference cookies, and analytics tracking identifiers (see Section 5 for details).
c) Information from Third Parties
- Business contact details obtained through trade exhibitions, industry directories, or partner referrals in the packaging and manufacturing sectors.
- Publicly available professional information such as LinkedIn profiles when relevant to a business relationship.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for legitimate business purposes, including:
- Responding to inquiries and RFQs -- processing your requests for product information, technical specifications, pricing, and quotations for labeling machines, bottle unscramblers, conveying systems, or custom packaging equipment.
- Order fulfillment and contract management -- processing purchase orders, coordinating equipment manufacturing, arranging delivery logistics, and managing warranty or service agreements.
- Technical support and after-sales service -- providing installation guidance, commissioning assistance, troubleshooting, spare parts supply, and preventive maintenance scheduling for our machinery.
- Business communications -- sending relevant updates about new equipment models, product upgrades, industry news, or promotional information where you have opted in or where a legitimate interest exists.
- Website improvement and analytics -- understanding how visitors use our website to improve content, navigation, and user experience.
- Legal and compliance obligations -- fulfilling statutory requirements under applicable trade, tax, export control, and data protection laws.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where applicable data protection laws (such as the GDPR) require a legal basis for processing personal data, we rely on the following:
Contractual Necessity
Processing required to fulfill a contract with you or take pre-contractual steps at your request (e.g., processing an RFQ or purchase order).
Legitimate Interests
Processing for our legitimate business interests, such as improving our products, marketing to existing customers, and maintaining business relationships, where these interests are not overridden by your rights.
Legal Obligation
Processing necessary to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including tax, customs, and export control requirements.
Consent
Where we rely on your consent (e.g., for marketing emails), you may withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers and business partners: Logistics companies, freight forwarders, payment processors, IT service providers, and professional advisors who assist us in delivering our products and services, bound by confidentiality obligations.
- Authorized distributors and agents: Regional sales representatives or authorized distributors who facilitate equipment sales or after-sales support in your geography, subject to data protection agreements.
- Legal and regulatory authorities: Where required by law, court order, or regulatory demand, including customs and export control authorities in connection with international machinery shipments.
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of company assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, subject to equivalent privacy protections.
- With your consent: In any other circumstances where you have given explicit permission for us to share your information.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data. The types of cookies we use include:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Required for the website to function, including session management and security. | Session / Persistent |
| Analytics | Collects anonymous usage statistics to help us understand how visitors interact with our site. | Up to 2 years |
| Preferences | Remembers your language, region, and display preferences for a personalized experience. | Up to 1 year |
| Marketing | Used to display relevant content and measure the effectiveness of our campaigns, only with your consent. | Up to 90 days |
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Where required by law, we will obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. Our general retention guidelines are:
- Customer and transaction records: Retained for a minimum of 7 years following the completion of a transaction to comply with tax and commercial law requirements.
- Warranty and service records: Retained for the duration of the equipment warranty period plus 2 additional years to support after-sales service obligations.
- Inquiry and pre-sales correspondence: Retained for up to 3 years from the date of last contact if no transaction resulted.
- Marketing contact lists: Retained until you unsubscribe or withdraw consent, after which your details are removed within 30 days.
- Website analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely; identifiable data is deleted after 26 months.
International Data Transfers
As a manufacturer serving global customers in the liquid packaging industry, Qianyun Machinery may transfer your personal information across international borders. When we transfer personal data from the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or other jurisdictions with data transfer restrictions, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission or equivalent competent authority.
- Adequacy decisions where the destination country is recognized as providing an adequate level of data protection.
- Your explicit consent where required and where other transfer mechanisms are not applicable.
You may request further information about the safeguards we use for international transfers by contacting us at the details in Section 13.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
Right of Access
Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
Right of Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right of Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data where there is no compelling reason for continued processing.
Right to Restrict Processing
Request that we limit how we use your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Data Portability
Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format to transfer to another controller.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 13. We will respond within 30 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our security practices include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our web servers.
- Access controls restricting data access to authorized personnel with a business need to know.
- Regular security assessments and vulnerability monitoring of our IT infrastructure.
- Staff training on data protection responsibilities and handling of confidential business information.
While we strive to protect your personal information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. If you believe your data has been compromised, please notify us immediately at the contact details in Section 13.
Children's Privacy
Our website and services are directed exclusively to business professionals in the packaging and manufacturing industry. We do not knowingly collect personal information from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a minor, please contact us immediately and we will take prompt steps to delete such information.
Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including industry associations, certification bodies, logistics partners, or trade platforms. These websites operate under their own privacy policies, and we have no control over their content or data practices. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit. Qianyun Machinery is not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such external sites.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or business operations. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you by email or a prominent notice on our website. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information. Your continued use of our website or services after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal information, please contact our designated privacy point of contact:
Company
Qianyun Machinery Co., Ltd.
Subject Line
Privacy Policy Inquiry / Data Subject Request
Response Time
Within 30 business days
We take all privacy inquiries seriously and are committed to resolving any concerns in a timely and transparent manner. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to escalate your complaint to the relevant data protection authority in your jurisdiction.
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