Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2025‑10‑14
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites, contact us (including via WhatsApp), or purchase products through our factory‑direct and DDP sourcing services.
Scope & Controller
This policy applies to otfknifewholesale.com and related pages (collectively, the “Site”), and to communications with us, including WhatsApp at +86 184 7565 4588 and email at sales@otfknifewholesale.com.
Controller/Operator: TOP KNIVES LLC ("we", “us”). If you purchase or ship through our DDP model, certain processing may be performed by affiliated fulfillment partners for customs and logistics.
Non‑Legal Advice
This page is for transparency and compliance (GDPR/CCPA/etc.). It does not constitute legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction; if you sell or buy outside your country, review applicable local rules.
Information We Collect
- Account & Order Data: name, company, email, phone/WhatsApp, shipping/billing addresses, order contents, pricing, invoices.
- Logistics & Customs: identifiers required for DDP shipping (e.g., tax/VAT numbers, EORI where applicable), delivery instructions.
- Communications: messages you send via forms, email, WhatsApp, or chat widgets, and related metadata (time, IP).
- Device & Usage: IP address, browser/user‑agent, pages viewed, referral/UTM, and approximate geolocation (city/country) via cookies or analytics.
- Payment: we use third‑party processors; card data is handled by the processor and not stored on our servers.
- Media: product imagery you provide for OEM/branding; feedback, testimonials (with consent).
How We Use Information
- Provide the Site, fulfill orders, and operate DDP delivery and returns.
- Quote pricing, respond to WhatsApp inquiries, and provide customer service.
- Personalize content (e.g., language/currency), improve products, prevent fraud/abuse, and maintain security.
- Send transactional notices (order confirmations, shipping updates) and, with your consent or as permitted by law, marketing communications.
- Comply with legal obligations (tax, customs, accounting) and enforce our terms.
Legal Bases (GDPR)
- Contract: to process orders/quotes and deliver goods.
- Legitimate Interests: Site security, fraud prevention, product improvement, basic analytics.
- Consent: optional marketing, certain cookies/analytics where required.
- Legal Obligation: tax, customs, and bookkeeping requirements.
For guidance on typical GDPR privacy policy elements and cookie consent, see industry templates and guidance.
Cookies & Analytics
We use essential cookies to keep the Site working (e.g., cart, session, security). With consent where required, we may use analytics (e.g., to understand page performance and UTM effectiveness). You can control cookies via your browser settings or local consent tools.
- Essential: session, cart, checkout, preferences.
- Performance/Analytics: aggregated traffic metrics (pages visited, time on site). IP addresses may be truncated/anonymized where supported.
- Marketing: only if you opt in (e.g., campaign tracking).
Sharing & Processors
We do not sell personal data. We share data with service providers who help us operate the Site and deliver orders, under contracts that protect your information:
- Payment processors and fraud‑prevention tools.
- Warehousing, fulfillment, freight, and customs brokers for DDP shipments.
- Email/SMS/WhatsApp communication providers.
- Analytics, security, hosting, and CDN vendors.
International Transfers
We may transfer data to countries other than yours (e.g., to the United States, European Union, or China) in order to manufacture, fulfill, or support the Site. Where required, we use appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses.
Retention
We keep data only as long as necessary for the purposes described above, including to comply with legal, tax, and accounting requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Typical retention ranges from 6–84 months depending on record type and law.
Your Rights
GDPR (EEA/UK/Switzerland): you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, portability, or object to processing. You may withdraw consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
CCPA/CPRA (California): California residents can request to know, delete, and correct personal information, and opt‑out of certain sharing. We do not sell personal information. To exercise your rights, use the contact methods below.
We will verify requests and may ask for additional information to protect your account.
Security
We implement technical and organizational measures to protect your information (encryption in transit, access controls, backups). No method is 100% secure; please keep your account details confidential and contact us immediately if you suspect unauthorized use.
Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for individuals under 18. We do not knowingly collect data from minors. If you believe a minor has provided data, contact us to request deletion.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this page to reflect operational or legal changes. The “Last updated” date will show the latest revision. Significant changes will be highlighted on this page.
Contact & Requests
To ask questions or exercise your rights, contact us:
- Email: sales@otfknifewholesale.com
- WhatsApp: +86 184 7565 4588
- Company: TOP KNIVES LLC — address on file; provided on request for compliance
For cookie preferences, use your browser settings or your local consent banner (where available). For processor list or SCCs, contact us.