Privacy Policy - Lyspire | China Sourcing Agent

Privacy Policy

We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. Learn how we collect, use, and safeguard your data.

Last Updated: August 7, 2025

1. Introduction

At Lyspire ("we," "our," or "us"), your privacy is very important to us. We are committed to being transparent about how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you use our China sourcing services.

Our Privacy Principles: We don't ask for personal information unless we truly need it. We don't share your information with anyone except to provide our services or comply with the law. We don't store personal information longer than necessary.

This Privacy Policy explains how Lyspire collects, uses, discloses, and protects your information when you:

  • Visit our website at lyspire.com
  • Use our sourcing services
  • Communicate with us via email, phone, or other channels
  • Engage with our content or marketing materials

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide to Us

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Contact us for services: Name, email address, phone number, company name, project details
  • Create an account: Username, password, contact preferences
  • Submit project requirements: Product specifications, quantity requirements, budget information, quality standards
  • Communicate with us: Messages, feedback, support requests
  • Subscribe to our newsletter: Email address, communication preferences

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information:

  • Website usage data: Pages visited, time spent, click patterns, referral sources
  • Technical information: IP address, browser type, device information, operating system
  • Location data: General geographic location based on IP address
  • Cookies and similar technologies: See our Cookies section below

2.3 Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

  • Our suppliers and manufacturing partners in China
  • Logistics and shipping companies
  • Payment processors and financial institutions
  • Professional references or business partners

3. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

3.1 To Provide Our Services

  • Connect you with suitable suppliers and manufacturers
  • Negotiate pricing and terms on your behalf
  • Coordinate quality control inspections
  • Manage logistics and shipping arrangements
  • Provide project updates and communication

3.2 To Improve Our Services

  • Analyze website usage and user behavior
  • Develop new services and features
  • Conduct customer satisfaction surveys
  • Optimize our sourcing processes

3.3 To Communicate with You

  • Respond to your inquiries and provide support
  • Send project updates and status reports
  • Share relevant industry news and insights
  • Send marketing communications (with your consent)

3.4 For Legal and Business Purposes

  • Comply with legal obligations and regulations
  • Protect against fraud and security threats
  • Enforce our terms of service
  • Resolve disputes and legal claims

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your information only in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We share information with trusted partners who help us provide our services:

  • Suppliers and manufacturers: Product specifications and requirements
  • Quality control inspectors: Product details for inspection purposes
  • Logistics partners: Shipping addresses and delivery information
  • Payment processors: Billing information for transaction processing
  • IT service providers: Technical support and website maintenance

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

  • Comply with legal process or government requests
  • Enforce our terms of service or protect our rights
  • Protect the safety of our users or the public
  • Investigate fraud or security issues

4.3 Business Transfers

If Lyspire is involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you of any such change in ownership or control.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

5.1 Technical Safeguards

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • Secure servers with regular security updates
  • Access controls and user authentication
  • Regular security monitoring and incident response
  • Data backup and recovery procedures

5.2 Organizational Measures

  • Employee training on data protection
  • Confidentiality agreements with staff and partners
  • Regular security audits and assessments
  • Incident response and breach notification procedures

Important: While we implement strong security measures, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security but we continuously work to improve our protection measures.

6. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

6.1 Access and Portability

  • Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
  • Transfer your data to another service provider

6.2 Correction and Update

  • Update or correct inaccurate personal information
  • Complete incomplete information
  • Request verification of data accuracy

6.3 Deletion and Restriction

  • Request deletion of your personal information
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances
  • Object to processing for marketing purposes

6.4 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@lyspire.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days and may require verification of your identity.

7. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience on our website.

7.1 Types of Cookies We Use

  • Essential cookies: Required for website functionality and security
  • Performance cookies: Help us analyze website usage and performance
  • Functionality cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Marketing cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent)

7.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block cookies from specific sites
  • Block all cookies
  • Receive notification when cookies are set

8. International Data Transfers

As a China sourcing agent, we work with suppliers and partners in China and other countries. This may involve transferring your personal information internationally.

When we transfer your data outside your country of residence, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Contractual protections with our partners
  • Compliance with applicable data protection laws
  • Regular monitoring of data handling practices
  • Secure transmission methods

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

9.1 Active Projects

  • Project data: For the duration of the project plus 3 years for warranty and support
  • Communication records: 3 years after project completion
  • Financial records: 7 years as required by law

9.2 Marketing and General Data

  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Website analytics: 2 years maximum
  • Inquiry forms: 1 year if no business relationship develops

We regularly review and delete data that is no longer needed, and we have automated systems to help ensure compliance with retention schedules.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal and regulatory reasons. When we make changes:

  • We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • We will notify you by email if changes are material
  • We will post a notice on our website
  • Continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of changes

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Lyspire Privacy Team
Email: hello@lyspire.com
Subject: Privacy Policy Inquiry

We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days. If you are not satisfied with our response, you may have the right to file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Questions About Your Privacy?

We’re here to help. Contact our privacy team at hello@lyspire.com