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Around Trade, Inc. — Privacy Policy

Effective Date: October 08, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Around Trade, operated by Around Trade, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”).
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you use our platform at around.trade (the “Platform”).

We designed this policy to be clear and straightforward. Our users are businesses and professionals, not consumers, but we still treat your privacy with care and transparency.

By using the Platform, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Who We Are

Around Trade, Inc. is a Delaware corporation with offices in San Mateo County, California, USA.
We operate a B2B software platform that helps companies share product, brand, and company data with trading partners such as importers, distributors, and retailers.

If you have any questions about privacy or data use, please contact us at legal@around.trade.

3. Information We Collect

We collect the following types of information:

a. Account Information

When you sign up or are invited to join an organization, we collect:

  • Your name, email address, and role within your organization
  • Authentication data from Clerk, our identity provider
  • Your organization’s name, company details, and contact information

b. Usage and Technical Data

We automatically collect data about how you use the Platform, such as:

  • Log data (IP address, browser type, device info, and access times)
  • Actions you take (e.g., product uploads, catalog edits, or organization invites)
  • Diagnostic and performance information through PostHog and internal monitoring tools

c. Content You Upload

When you or your organization upload product or company information — such as product listings, images, specifications, or certifications — we store that data for the purpose of enabling catalog sharing and supply chain visibility.

This business and product information is not considered “personal data” but may still be subject to certain data protection obligations under applicable law.

4. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide, operate, and improve the Platform
  • Authenticate and authorize users through Clerk
  • Analyze usage trends and improve performance through PostHog
  • Facilitate sharing of business and product data among authorized trading partners
  • Communicate with you about updates, maintenance, or support issues
  • Enforce our Terms of Service and ensure platform security

We do not sell personal information.

5. Sharing and Disclosure

We may share information in the following limited ways:

  • Within your organization: Data is visible to other members of your company workspace.
  • With authorized partners: Business and product data may be shared downstream with trading partners, distributors, or importers to facilitate legitimate business operations.
  • With service providers: We use trusted third parties like Clerk (authentication) and PostHog (analytics) to process data on our behalf under contractual safeguards.
  • For legal reasons: We may disclose information if required by law or to protect our rights or users.

We do not share or sell user information to advertisers or unrelated third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

We operate globally, with data processed and stored primarily in the United States.
By using the Platform, you acknowledge that your data may be transferred to and processed in other countries, including Thailand and Japan, where privacy laws may differ from those in your home jurisdiction.

We take appropriate steps to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

7. Data Retention

We retain information as long as necessary to provide the Platform and fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
If your account or organization is closed, we may retain limited records as required by law or for legitimate business needs (e.g., audits, dispute resolution).

8. Data Security

We use industry-standard safeguards to protect information, including encryption, access controls, and monitoring systems.
No system is completely secure, but we take reasonable and proportionate steps to prevent unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss.

9. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, such as:

  • Access, correction, or deletion of your personal data
  • Limiting or objecting to certain processing activities
  • Requesting a copy of your data in a portable format

Requests can be made by contacting legal@around.trade.
We may verify your identity before processing certain requests.

10. Business and Product Data

Information uploaded to Around Trade about products, companies, or brands — including media, certifications, or specifications — is intended for business-to-business sharing.
By uploading such data, your organization authorizes Around Trade to store, display, and share that information within the supply chain and to other verified organizations as described in our Terms of Service.

This use does not affect ownership of your intellectual property; it simply grants Around Trade the rights necessary to operate the Platform effectively.

11. Children’s Privacy

The Platform is not directed to individuals under 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If we learn that we have, we will delete it promptly.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
If we make significant changes, we’ll notify users by email or through the Platform.
Continued use after changes means you accept the revised policy.

13. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or data requests, please reach out to us at:

📧 legal@around.trade
📍 Around Trade, Inc.
San Mateo County, California, USA

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Version 1.0 — Last Updated October 08, 2025