Privacy Policy

We collect data through three primary channels:

• Voluntary Submissions: When you create accounts, place orders, or contact us, we collect identifiers (name, email, phone), commercial records (transaction history), and professional details (company affiliation).
• Automated Technologies: Cookies and tracking tools capture device identifiers (IP address, MAC address), browsing patterns (pages viewed, session duration), and geolocation data (approximate region based on IP).
• Third-Party Integrations: Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) and social platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) share data per your authorization.

Your information enables us to:

• Execute purchase agreements and deliver products/services
• Maintain contractual communications (order confirmations, shipping updates)
• Develop personalized features using machine learning algorithms
• Conduct A/B testing for UX optimization
• Generate aggregated analytics for business intelligence
• Mitigate cybersecurity risks through anomaly detection
• Comply with export control and anti-money laundering regulations

We process data under:

• Contractual Necessity: To fulfill orders and maintain user accounts
• Legitimate Interests: Fraud prevention, network security, and direct marketing
• Legal Obligations: Tax reporting and regulatory compliance
• Consent: For non-essential cookies and promotional communications (revocable anytime)

Information is disclosed to:

• Operational Partners: Payment gateways (encrypted card data only), logistics providers (DHL/FedEx for shipping), and cloud infrastructure vendors (AWS/阿里云 under DPAs).
• Corporate Affiliates: Subsidiaries involved in R&D or customer support.
• Judicial Authorities: When compelled by valid legal process or to protect vital interests.

Under applicable privacy laws, you may:

• Request access to your data profile
• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete records
• Erase data under "right to be forgotten" provisions
• Restrict processing during dispute resolution
• Receive machine-readable data copies (GDPR Article 20)
• Opt out of targeted advertising (CCPA "Do Not Sell")
• Withdraw consent without retroactive penalty

Submit requests via [contact@solidot.io]with "Data Subject Request" in the subject line. We respond within 30 calendar days; complex cases may extend to 60 days with notification.

Data may be transferred to jurisdictions outside your residence. We enforce safeguards including:

• EU-US DPF certifications for US-bound transfers
• China SCCs for intra-group data flows
• Third-party vendor audits against ISO 27001 standards

We do not knowingly collect data from minors under 16. Suspected underage submissions will be purged within 72 hours of identification.

• Essential Cookies: Always active (site functionality)
• Analytical Cookies: Toggle via cookie banner (Matomo/Google Analytics)
• Advertising Cookies: Disabled by default; opt-in required

Adjust settings through our cookie consent manager or browser configurations (Chrome: Settings > Privacy; Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security).

Material changes (e.g., new data uses, third-party sharing) will be:

• Highlighted in bold for 30 days post-update
• Announced via registered users' email 15 days pre-effective date
• Archived [here] for historical reference

Contact our Data Protection Officer (DPO) at:

• Email: [contact@solidot.io]
• Postal: 11F Angying Building, Nanjing, 211106, China

EU/UK residents may lodge complaints with their national supervisory authority. California consumers can contact the California Attorney General.