Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2026 | Last Updated: April 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Guangzhou Guiping Clothing Factory ("we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website guipingclothing.com (the "Site") or engage our manufacturing services.

We operate as a B2B custom clothing manufacturer serving brands and businesses primarily in the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada. This policy complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for EU/EEA residents and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California residents.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Data You Provide

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when contacting us for manufacturing inquiries:

• Identity Information: Name, job title, company name
• Contact Information: Email address, phone number, business address
• Business Information: Brand name, business type, tax ID/VAT number
• Design Files: Tech packs, mockups, logos, and creative assets for production
• Communication Records: Correspondence via email, WhatsApp, or contact forms

2.2 Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect:

• Technical Data: IP address, browser type, time zone, operating system
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on Site, referring website
• Cookies: Essential cookies for site functionality and Google Analytics (anonymized)

3. How We Use Your Information

3.1 Contractual Obligations (GDPR Art. 6(1)(b))

• Preparing quotations and 3D mockups
• Processing sample requests and bulk orders
• Coordinating shipping and logistics (door-to-door delivery)
• Processing payments and maintaining financial records

3.2 Legitimate Interests (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

• Improving manufacturing services and website experience
• Preventing fraud and ensuring security
• Marketing communications (with your consent)
• Maintaining business records for accounting and tax purposes

3.3 Legal Compliance (GDPR Art. 6(1)(c))

• Complying with export regulations and customs requirements
• Responding to legal requests from authorities
• Maintaining records for BSCI and SEDEX certification audits

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We only share data with:

• Logistics Partners: DHL, FedEx, UPS (for shipping labels only)
• Payment Processors: Banks, PayPal, Western Union
• IT Services: Secure cloud storage for design file backups

5. International Data Transfers

Your data is primarily stored and processed in China, where our factory is located. For EU/EEA, UK, and California clients:

By using our services, you consent to the transfer of your information to China for manufacturing contract fulfillment.

6. Your GDPR Rights (EU/EEA Residents)

If you are in the European Union or EEA, you have the following rights:

• Right to Access (Art. 15): Request copies of your personal data
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16): Request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17): Request deletion ("Right to be Forgotten")
• Right to Restrict Processing (Art. 18): Limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): Receive data in structured format
• Right to Object (Art. 21): Object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time

To exercise GDPR rights: Email Mike@guipingclothing.com with subject "GDPR Rights Request." We respond within 30 days.

7. Your CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have specific rights under the CCPA:

7.1 Right to Know

You may request disclosure of categories of personal information collected, sources, business purposes, and third parties with whom we share information.

7.2 Right to Delete

You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to exceptions (ongoing contracts, tax record retention).

7.3 Right to Opt-Out of Sale

7.4 Right to Non-Discrimination

We will not discriminate against you for exercising CCPA rights (no denial of services, price differences, or quality reduction).

7.5 Exercising CCPA Rights

Contact Mike at Mike@guipingclothing.com or +86 137 9818 5625 with subject "CCPA Request." We verify identity before processing and respond within 45 days.

8. Cookie Policy

We use minimal cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for site operation (contact forms)
• Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics (anonymized IP, no personal identification)

By using our Site, you consent to cookies. You may disable cookies in browser settings.

9. Data Retention

• Active Clients: Duration of relationship + 7 years (tax/accounting)
• Inquiries Without Orders: 2 years (unless you opt out earlier)
• Design Files: 3 years after last order, then securely deleted
• Correspondence: 5 years (for dispute resolution)

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are for business entities and individuals 18+. We do not knowingly collect data from children under 16. Contact us immediately if you believe we have inadvertently collected such information.

11. Data Security

We implement technical and organizational measures:

• SSL encryption for all data transmission
• Password-protected storage for design files
• Limited staff access (only Mike and assigned production managers)
• NDA agreements with all employees
• BSCI and SEDEX certification compliance

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. Changes are posted here with updated dates. For significant changes, we notify you via email.

13. Contact Us

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