Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

LinkedProcurement ("LP", "we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our B2B supply chain sourcing platform.

2. Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Name, email address, and phone number
• Company name and business information
• LinkedIn profile data (when you authenticate via LinkedIn)
• Professional credentials and certifications

Business Information

• RFQ (Request for Quote) details and requirements
• Supplier capabilities and offerings
• Communication history and messages
• Transaction and pricing information

Technical Information

• IP address and device information
• Browser type and version
• Usage data and analytics
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

3. How We Use Your Information

• Platform Services: To provide and maintain our sourcing platform
• Communication: To send you updates, notifications, and responses to inquiries
• Business Matching: To connect buyers with relevant suppliers
• Verification: To verify business credentials and LinkedIn profiles
• Analytics: To improve our platform and user experience
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorized access
• Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• Encryption of data in transit (HTTPS/TLS)
• Encryption of sensitive data at rest
• Regular security audits and assessments
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Audit logging of sensitive operations
• SOC 2 compliance standards

5. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your account and data
• Export: Download your data in a portable format
• Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Object: Object to certain processing of your data

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations. Business transaction data may be retained for up to 7 years for accounting and legal purposes. You may request deletion of your account at any time.

7. Third-Party Services

We may share data with:

• LinkedIn: For authentication and profile verification
• Cloud Providers: For hosting and infrastructure (encrypted)
• Analytics: For platform improvement (anonymized data)
• Payment Processors: For transaction processing (if applicable)

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this Privacy Policy and applicable laws.

9. Children's Privacy

Our platform is not intended for users under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us at: