We appreciate your decision to use Trade Your Container (“TYC”). We at TYC are dedicated to protecting your right to privacy and guaranteeing the protection of your personal data. This Privacy Policy describes how we will gather, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit or utilize our site, which functions as a global exchange for shipping container leasing and trade. By utilizing our services, you accept the policies and procedures outlined in this privacy statement.
1. The Data We Gather
In order to offer and enhance our services, we gather a variety of information:
1.1. Personal Information:
The personal information you provide to TYC, including your name, email address, phone number, postal address, company data, and billing information, may be collected when you register an account or interact with the company.
1.2. Information about Transactions:
We collect information about your transactions on our platform, such as the containers you purchase, sell, or rent, as well as payment and shipping details and correspondence logs.
1.3. User-Generated Content:
On our platform, information you submit in reviews, comments, or messages, along with any other content you share, will be gathered.
1.4. Device Data:
We gather data on the devices you use to visit TYC, such as the kind of device, the operating system, the browser you use, the IP address, and the device identifiers.
1.5. Usage Data:
We automatically record certain data about how you use our platform, including the pages you see, search terms you enter, and URLs you are referred to.
1.6. Cookies and Similar Technologies:
To monitor your usage of our platform, customize your experience, and collect analytics information, TYC employs cookies and related technologies. Your browser’s settings allow you to control cookie choices.
2. How We Handle Your Data
We employ the following uses of your information:
2.1. Offering and Enhancing Services:
We use your information to provide, maintain, and improve the service and user experience on our platform. This covers content customization, search result optimization, and transaction processing.
2.2. Communications:
For transaction-related, customer support, and marketing communications, we might get in touch with you. By going to your account settings, you may control how you want to be contacted.
2.3. Research and Analytics:
To gain a deeper understanding of user behavior, preferences, and trends, TYC carries out data analysis. This aids in our decision-making process and service improvement.
2.4. Legal and Security:
We utilize your information to abide by the law, settle conflicts, and implement our policies. Your information is also used by us to strengthen platform security and guard your account from fraudulent activities.
3. How We Disseminate Your Data
Your information might be shared by us with the following organizations:
3.1. Other Users:
You may provide your name and shipping address to other TYC users who are engaged in the transactions, if such information is required to complete such transactions.
3.2. Service Providers:
TYC works with outside service providers to achieve a number of goals, such as data analysis, customer support, and payment processing. When necessary for these service providers to carry out their duties, they have access to your information.
3.3. Legal Compliance:
We may impart your information to comply with legal requirements, to enforce our rights, or to safeguard our property, safety, or privacy. processing. When necessary for these service providers to carry out their duties, they have access to your information.
3.4. Business Transfers:
In the case of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale, your information might be given to the acquiring company as part of the deal.
4. Your Independence and Rights
4.1: Account Details:
By accessing your TYC account settings, you can examine and modify your account details.
4.2. Marketing Communications:
You may choose not to receive ongoing marketing correspondence from TYC by according to the unsubscribe guidelines supplied within such correspondences.
4.3. Access and Correction:
You are entitled to inspect and update the personal data that you have provided. Please use the details in Section 7 to get in touch with us if you have any questions or requests about your data.
5. Account Deletion
To ensure data safety of our customers, TYC does not provide option for account deletion to any of its user. This approach ensures a secure and transparent user experience.
6.Camera and Photos Access:
Our app may request access to your device’s camera and photos for specific functionalities such as capturing images of containers for listing purposes and conducting video inspections. This access is solely used to enhance your user experience and facilitate secure transactions within the app. Rest assured, we prioritize your privacy, and all captured content is handled in compliance with our stringent data protection policies. We do not share, sell, or misuse any images or videos captured through this access. Your trust in our commitment to safeguarding your data is of utmost importance to us.
7. Defense
To safeguard your personal data, TYC uses appropriate security procedures. But security threats are present in any system. We work hard to keep improving our security procedures in order to protect your information.
8. Modifications to This Privacy Statement
For operational, legal, or regulatory purposes, as well as to reflect changes in our practices, we may amend this privacy statement. We will notify you via our platform or other channels as mandated by law if we make significant changes. After these modifications, your continued use of TYC’s services means that you agree to the revised Privacy Policy.
9. Speak with Us
If you have any questions, complaints, or requests about this Privacy Policy or TYC’s handling of your data. Please Contact Us.
