Privacy Policy
Effective date: January 9, 2026
Company: MCL Global Trade Solutions (“MCL”, “we”, “us”, “our”)
Website: www.mcl-trade.com
Contact: sales@mcl-trade.com
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, share, and protect personal data when you visit our website or contact us in connection with our B2B services, including private label, product development, and international sourcing.
1) Who this policy applies to
This policy applies to visitors to our website and business representatives who contact us, including retailers, distributors, brand owners, suppliers, and logistics or service partners. Our website is intended for business use and is not directed to children.
2) Personal data we collect
We may collect the following categories of personal data:
- Information you provide: name, job title, company name, business email, phone number, and messages you send us.
- Business context details: product requirements, volumes, timelines, packaging needs, or other commercial details you share during discussions.
- Automatic data: IP address, device and browser type, pages visited, approximate location, and cookie or analytics identifiers.
- Business sources: business contact details from trade events, introductions, or public sources (for example, company websites).
3) How we use personal data
We use personal data to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information, quotes, or specifications
- Evaluate and manage B2B relationships and partnership opportunities
- Schedule meetings and communicate about sourcing, product development, or private label projects
- Maintain website security, prevent fraud, and troubleshoot issues
- Improve our website, services, and user experience
- Comply with legal obligations and protect our rights
4) Lawful purposes for processing
We process personal data only where we have a valid reason to do so. Depending on the context, this may include: (a) communicating with you and taking steps related to a business relationship, (b) operating, maintaining, and securing our website and services, (c) complying with legal obligations, and (d) our legitimate business interests, such as improving our services and managing B2B relationships. Where consent is required (for example, for certain cookies or marketing preferences), we will request it and you may withdraw it at any time.
5) Marketing communications
We may send business communications related to our services if you request information or engage with us in a business context, and where required, only if you opt in. You can opt out at any time by contacting us at sales@mcl-trade.com.
We do not sell personal data.
6) Cookies and analytics
We may use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, measure performance, understand how the site is used, and improve content. You can control cookies through your browser settings. Where required, cookie choices will be provided through a consent banner or preference tool.
7) How we share personal data
We may share personal data only when necessary, including with:
- Service providers: hosting, analytics, email, CRM, and IT support providers that process data on our behalf
- Professional advisors: legal, accounting, compliance, or audit services
- Authorities: regulators or law enforcement where required by law or to protect rights and safety
- Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar transaction
Service providers are expected to handle personal data securely and only for authorized purposes.
8) International processing and transfers
Because we operate internationally, personal data may be processed in countries outside your home country. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards designed to protect personal data when it is transferred internationally.
9) Data retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, including relationship management, record-keeping, and legal, accounting, or compliance requirements. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize it.
10) Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, misuse, loss, or alteration. However, no method of transmission or storage is fully secure.
11) Your choices and rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data, object to certain processing, request portability, and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent. To make a request, contact us at sales@mcl-trade.com.
12) Third-party links
Our website may include links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those third parties. Please review their policies separately.
13) Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The latest version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
