Privacy policy for Karavan.world

Effective Date: 11 July 2025

At Karavan.world, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you use our website and services, in compliance with applicable laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By accessing or using Karavan.world, you consent to the practices described in this policy. We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time, and your continued use of the platform after such updates implies acceptance unless legally required to obtain explicit consent.

For the purposes of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the data controller of your personal information is Karavan.world.

This means that Karavan.world determines the purposes and means of processing your personal data collected through the Website and related services.

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding how your personal data is handled, you can contact our data protection representative at:

Email: privacy@karavan.world

We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR.

Karavan.world is a global online platform designed to connect businesses and professionals with wholesale suppliers around the world.

The platform provides users with the ability to browse a wide range of wholesale products across various categories such as clothing, electronics, food products, furniture, and more.

Users can access detailed product information and, for a fee, gain access to verified supplier contact details, enabling direct communication and business collaboration.

Karavan.world aims to simplify and streamline the process of sourcing wholesale goods, helping entrepreneurs find reliable suppliers and optimize their supply chains.

We collect various types of personal and non-personal information to provide and improve our services effectively. This information includes:

3.1. Personal Identification Information:

• Name
• Email address
• Business details (if applicable)
• Payment information (for paid services)

3.2. Account Registration Information:

• Username
• Password
• Contact preferences

3.3. Behavioral and Technical Information:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited and time spent on each page

3.4. Usage Data:

• Searches performed on the platform
• nteractions with features and suppliers

Additionally, we may collect aggregate or anonymized data to better understand user behavior and improve platform functionality.

We process your personal data based on several lawful grounds according to applicable data protection laws, including the GDPR. First, we process your data when you have given us your clear consent, for example, to receive marketing communications. Second, processing is necessary to perform a contract or provide the services you requested. Third, we may process data for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, ensuring platform security, or conducting analytics. Finally, we process data when required to comply with laws or regulatory obligations. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time if processing was based on it, but this does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

We use the personal information we collect to provide and improve our services. This includes making sure the platform works properly and securely. We also use your data to help facilitate transactions between users and suppliers. Additionally, we communicate important updates, offers, and changes about our services to you. Your information helps us analyze how users interact with the platform so we can make it better. Lastly, we use your data to comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties under any circumstances. However, we may share your information with certain trusted third parties who provide services on our behalf and help us operate and improve the Karavan.world platform.

These third parties may include:

• Companies that assist with payment processing, data analytics, hosting, customer support, and marketing services. They are contractually obligated to keep your information confidential and use it only to provide services to us.
• We may disclose your personal data if required to comply with a legal obligation, court order, or government request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Karavan.world, our users, or others.
• In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our business, your personal data may be transferred to the relevant third party involved, subject to appropriate data protection safeguards.

We may also transfer your personal data internationally to countries where our service providers are located. When transferring data outside your country of residence, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, such as Standard Contractual Clauses or other mechanisms compliant with applicable data protection laws.

We only share your information when necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy and take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is handled securely and responsibly.

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or to comply with legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations.

When you create an account with us, we keep your data for the duration of your use of our services. If you choose to delete your account or stop using our platform, we will securely delete or anonymize your personal data, unless we are required to retain certain information for legal reasons.

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of data and the purposes for which it was collected. For example, we may keep transaction records for accounting and tax purposes in accordance with applicable laws.

We regularly review our data retention practices to ensure that personal data is not kept longer than necessary.

Under GDPR and applicable laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Right of access: Request access to your data.
• Right to rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
• Right to restrict processing: Request a limitation on how your data is processed.
• Right to data portability: Receive your data in a portable format.
• Right to object: Object to specific data processing activities, including marketing.
• Right to withdraw consent: Revoke your consent at any time.
• Right to lodge a complaint: File a complaint with a data protection authority if you believe your rights are violated.

To exercise these rights, contact us at privacy@karavan.world

We take the security of your personal data very seriously. We implement industry-standard technical and organizational measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Our security measures include, but are not limited to: encryption of data during transmission, secure storage systems, regular security audits, and access controls to limit who can view or handle your personal data.

Despite these efforts, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

We encourage you to take steps to protect your account, such as choosing strong passwords and keeping your login details confidential.

If we become aware of any data breach that may affect your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required by law.

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and improve how the platform functions.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us recognize your browser and remember your preferences, such as language settings or login information.

We use cookies to:

• Analyze how users interact with our Website to improve performance and usability.
• Enable essential features, such as user authentication and secure sessions.
• Personalize content and offers based on your interests.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality and your experience on the Website.

For more detailed information about the types of cookies we use and how we use them, please refer to our separate Cookies Policy.

Our Website and services may contain links to third-party websites, applications, or services that are not operated or controlled by Karavan.world.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites.

When you access third-party links, you are subject to the privacy policies and terms of use of those websites or services.

We encourage you to review their privacy policies carefully before providing any personal information.

Including these links does not imply our endorsement or responsibility for the third-party content or practices.

Our services are intended for individuals who are at least 18 years old.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children or minors under the age of 18.

If we discover that we have inadvertently collected data from a person under 18, we will take immediate steps to delete such information from our records.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal data without your consent, please contact us so we can promptly address the issue.

Your personal data may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence. This can happen when our service providers or partners operate in different jurisdictions.

When transferring your data internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information. These safeguards may include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses, binding corporate rules, or other legally recognized mechanisms under applicable data protection laws.

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your personal data to countries that may have different data protection standards than your own.

We take steps to ensure that your personal data receives an adequate level of protection wherever it is processed.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or services.

When we make significant changes, we will notify you by posting the updated policy on our Website or by sending an email notification.

For questions or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or data protection practices, please contact us at privacy@karavan.world

Your privacy is important to us.

Thank you for trusting Karavan.world!