Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 2024

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Account Information

  • Company name and business registration details
  • Contact information (name, email, phone number)
  • Business address and location data
  • Professional credentials and certifications

1.2 Platform Usage Data

  • Tender creation and bidding activity
  • Communication logs and message history
  • Platform navigation and feature usage
  • Device information and IP addresses

1.3 Business Documents

  • Business licenses and permits
  • Insurance certificates and coverage details
  • Tax identification numbers
  • Vehicle registration and inspection records

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Facilitate connections between logistics teams and transport providers
  • Verify business credentials and maintain platform security
  • Process payments and manage financial transactions
  • Send notifications about tender opportunities and platform updates
  • Improve our services through analytics and user feedback
  • Comply with legal requirements and regulatory obligations

3. Information Sharing

We share your information only in the following circumstances:

  • With Platform Users: Basic company information is visible to facilitate business connections
  • Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in platform operations (payment processing, hosting)
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or regulatory authorities
  • Business Transfers: In case of merger, acquisition, or sale of business assets

We never sell your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

4. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your information:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure data storage with regular backups
  • Multi-factor authentication for account access
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
  • Employee training on data protection best practices
  • Compliance with GDPR and other applicable privacy regulations

5. Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Correction: Update or correct inaccurate information in your account
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your account and associated data
  • Portability: Export your data in a machine-readable format
  • Restriction: Limit how we process your information
  • Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

6. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your platform experience:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for platform functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our platform
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and customizations

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings or our cookie consent tool.

7. Data Retention

We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Account information: Until account deletion or 7 years after last activity
  • Transaction records: 7 years for tax and legal compliance
  • Communication logs: 3 years for dispute resolution
  • Analytics data: Aggregated and anonymized after 2 years

8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed in countries outside your residence. We ensure adequate protection through:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
  • Adequacy decisions for countries with equivalent protection levels
  • Certification schemes and codes of conduct

9. Children's Privacy

QuickBid Logistics is designed for business use and is not intended for individuals 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 periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes via email or platform notifications.

11. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Data Protection Officer

Email: privacy@quickbid-logistics.com

Phone: +49 30 12345678

Address: Hauptstraße 123, 10115 Berlin, Germany

This Privacy Policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies to all information collected by QuickBid Logistics.