LEGAL POLICIES – WORLDTRADE IA

Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Our website address is: https://worldtradeia.com.

WorldTrade IA is a professional networking platform connecting exporters, importers, partners, and commercial agents worldwide. We act as a structured intermediary and are committed to protecting the personal and business data of all our users.

Purpose

To protect the personal and business information collected from users (exporters, importers, partners, visitors).

Data Collected

• Identification information: name, email, company, phone number
• Connection data: IP address, location, browser
• Business information: promoted products or services
• Usage history: interactions with the platform, submitted requests, publications

Use of Data

• Profile creation and product posting
• Business matchmaking
• Platform performance analysis
• Communication (notifications, newsletters – only with consent)

Consent

Consent is required before any data collection.
It can be withdrawn at any time through your account or by written request.

Access, Modification, or Deletion

Any user may view, correct, or delete their personal data at any time.

Hosting and Security

Data is hosted on secure servers located in Canada.
Protective measures are in place, including encryption, firewalls, access control, and internal audits.

Cookie Policy

Purpose

To inform users about the use of cookies in order to:

• Optimize browsing experience
• Track performance and statistics
• Personalize displayed content during targeted campaigns

Types of cookies used

• Functional cookies (essential for proper operation)
• Analytical cookies (traffic, user journey)
• Advertising cookies (used only in targeted campaigns)

A consent banner compliant with Law 25 and the GDPR is displayed on the first visit.

Terms of use

General rules

• The user is responsible for all content published on the platform.
• The user agrees to provide accurate and up-to-date information.
• Fraudulent, illegal, or unethical use is prohibited.
• WorldTrade IA reserves the right to suspend or delete any account in case of non-compliance.

Liability

WorldTrade IA acts as a technological intermediary.
We are not a party to agreements concluded between exporters and importers.
No guarantee is provided regarding the quality or compliance of exchanged products.
Each user remains fully responsible for their own commercial commitments.

Newsletter and communication policy

• In accordance with the Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), no promotional email is sent without express consent.
• Users may unsubscribe at any time using the link included in each message.
• No partner is authorized to use our database for direct prospecting.

Partnership and listing policy

• Any company or organization featured on the platform has accepted the display terms or signed an agreement.
• Visuals, logos, or content shared by partners remain their property and are used solely within the defined collaboration framework.
• No direct access to users’ personal data is permitted without their explicit consent.

International user policy

Users from the European Union benefit from the rights provided under the GDPR, including:

• Right of access
• Right of rectification
• Right of deletion
• Right to data portability
• WorldTrade IA is committed to upholding the following principles:
  • Data collection limited to what is necessary
  • Free and informed consent
  • Security and transparency in data processing