This Privacy Policy describes how factory-outlet (“we,” “us,” or “our”), a specialist in the acquisition and wholesale distribution of down jacket inventory, collects, uses, and protects the personal and business information of our partners, suppliers, and wholesale customers (collectively, “Partners” or “you”).
By engaging in our services, using our website, or contacting us, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
1. Information We Collect
We primarily collect information necessary to conduct our B2B operations, facilitate inventory transactions, and ensure compliance with legal and financial regulations.
1.1 Information Collected Directly from You
When you register as a supplier, request a wholesale catalog, or enter into an agreement with us, we may collect the following data:
- Business Identification Data:
- Company legal name and trade name.
- Business registration number and tax identification number (VAT, EIN, etc.).
- Business structure (e.g., corporation, LLC).
- Contact Information:
- Primary contact person’s full name, title, and job function.
- Business address, shipping address, and billing address.
- Business email address and dedicated phone numbers.
- Financial and Transaction Data (For Suppliers and Buyers):
- Bank account details for payment processing or wire transfers.
- Purchase history, inventory specifications, lot sizes, and pricing details related to liquidation or wholesale transactions.
- Credit references or financial background checks (where applicable).
- Communication Data:
- Records of correspondence, emails, and notes from meetings or phone calls.
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our B2B portal or website, we may collect information via cookies and similar technologies:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, and device details.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on the website, referring website addresses, and interaction with our online catalog.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for specific, legitimate business purposes:
- To Facilitate Transactions and Agreements:
- Processing purchase orders and sales invoices.
- Coordinating logistics, shipping, and delivery of inventory.
- Verifying your identity and business legitimacy as a supplier or buyer.
- Managing confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements regarding brand surplus inventory.
- For Communication and Support:
- Responding to inquiries, quotes, and catalog requests.
- Providing customer service related to orders, defects, or disputes.
- Sending important administrative notices, updates on our inventory availability, or changes to our terms.
- For Security and Compliance:
- Detecting and preventing fraudulent transactions or unauthorized access.
- Complying with legal obligations, regulatory requirements, and audits (e.g., tax reporting).
- For Business Improvement:
- Analyzing market trends and inventory needs to optimize our sourcing and pricing strategies.
- Improving the functionality and security of our B2B portal.
3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information
We value the privacy and confidentiality of our Partners. We do not sell or rent your business data to third parties for marketing purposes. We only share information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: We engage trusted third-party vendors (e.g., freight carriers, logistics providers, secure payment processors, IT support) who require access to necessary information to perform services on our behalf. These parties are contractually obligated to maintain confidentiality and only use the data for the purpose of providing services to us.
- Legal Compliance and Protection: We may disclose information if required to do so by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect our rights, property, or safety, or the rights, property, or safety of others.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale involving [Your Company Name], your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity as part of the transaction. We will notify you via email or prominent notice on our website of any such change in ownership or use of your information.
4. Data Security and Retention
We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect the personal and business data we hold from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to your data is restricted to authorized employees and contractors who need the information to perform their duties.
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for tax, accounting, or legal compliance purposes).
5. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:
- Access the business information we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Request deletion of your data, subject to our legal and contractual obligations to retain records.
- Opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by using the “unsubscribe” link in our emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below.
6. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. We will notify our Partners of any material changes by updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, notifying you directly via email. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contacting Us
For any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:
- TEL:+18312882380
- EMAIL:chenshashar@gmail.com
- ADDRESS:650 BRANCIFORTE RIDGE,SANTA CRUZ,CA,US,95065