Last Updated: March 31, 2025
Welcome to BEMINGLE¨ (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Your privacy is important to us! This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your information when you use our services (“Services”), including when you:
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Use BEMINGLE¨, a platform that connects businesses across the fashion and textile industry – from raw materials and production to end-of-life management.
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Engage with us in other related ways, including sales, marketing and events.
If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at [email protected]
1. WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
PERSONAL INFORMATION YOU PROVIDE US
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when registering on our platform, requesting information or engaging with our Services. The type of information we collect depends on your interactions with us and may include:
Personal Information Provided by All Users
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First Name & Last Name.
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Email Address.
Producers, Manufacturers, Suppliers and Solution & Technology Providers
We collect the following business-related information, some of which will be publicly displayed in the FIND YOUR PARTNER section:
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Company Name: Publicly visible.
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Company Website (Optional): Publicly visible.
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Company Email Address: Publicly visible & used for communication.
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Company Address (City, Postal Code, Country): Used for an interactive map displaying company location.
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Company Business Type: Publicly visible & used for business classification and search results.
Brands, Retailers and Distributors
We collect the following business-related information, but it will not be publicly visible on the website:
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Company Name: Not visible to other companies.
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Company Website (Optional): Not visible to other companies.
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Company Email Address: Used for communication only, not visible to other companies.
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Company Address (Country): Not visible to other companies.
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Company Business Type: Not visible to other companies.
SENSITIVE INFORMATION
We do not process sensitive personal data such as race, ethnicity, political views, religious beliefs, health data, biometric data or financial details.
AUTOMATICALLY COLLECTED INFORMATION
When you visit our website or interact with our Services, we may automatically collect certain information:
2. HOW DO WE USE YOUR INFORMATION?
We process your information to:
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Facilitate account creation, authentication and management.
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Deliver and improve our Services.
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Respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
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Send relevant notifications and updates.
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Protect our Services from fraud, unauthorized access and security threats.
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Display company information (if applicable) in the FIND YOUR PARTNER section.
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Analyze usage trends to improve user experience.
We do not sell your personal information.
3. LEGAL BASES FOR PROCESSING YOUR INFORMATION
We process personal information under the following legal bases:
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Consent: You have given clear consent for us to process your data.
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Contractual Necessity: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you.
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Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for legitimate business interests that do not override your rights.
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Legal Obligations: Processing is required to comply with legal obligations.
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Vital Interests: Processing is necessary to protect your or another person’s vital interests.
4. SHARING YOUR INFORMATION
We may share your personal information in the following situations:
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With Service Providers: We engage third-party vendors to support our Services (e.g., hosting, analytics).
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For Legal Compliance: If required by law, subpoena or government request.
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In Business Transfers: If our business is merged, sold or restructured.
We do not sell or rent your personal information.
5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies (like web beacons and pixels) to gather information when you interact with our Services. Some online tracking technologies help us maintain the security of our Services and your account, prevent crashes, fix bugs, save your preferences and assist with basic site functions.
6. DATA RETENTION
We will retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law (e.g., for tax, accounting or regulatory compliance).
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Publicly Displayed Business Information: Company details listed in the FIND YOUR PARTNER section will remain visible until you request removal or update the information.
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Database Updates: We update our database twice a year to maintain accuracy and remove outdated or inactive profiles.
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Verification/Confirmation Actions: If users do not complete verification or confirmation steps when prompted, their profile will not be activated and visible in the FIND YOUR PARTNER section.
7. CHILDREN’S PRIVACY
Our Services are not intended for children under 18. If we discover that we have collected information from a minor, we will delete it immediately.
8. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
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Access & Correction: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies.
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Deletion: Request that we delete your data, subject to legal requirements.
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Objection & Restriction: Object to processing or restrict certain data uses.
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Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format.
The easiest way to exercise your rights is by visiting https://bemingle.com/guidance-support or by contacting us at [email protected]
ADDITIONAL RIGHTS FOR SPECIFIC REGIONS
European Union (EU) & United Kingdom (UK) – GDPR Compliance
If you are in the EEA/UK, you have the right to file a complaint with your Data Protection Authority (DPA) if you believe we are unlawfully processing your data.
United States – CCPA & State Privacy Laws
Residents of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia and other states with privacy laws have additional rights, including the right to:
To exercise these rights, please contact us at [email protected]
Canada – PIPEDA Compliance
Canadian users have similar rights, including the right to access, correct or withdraw consent regarding their data.
Australia & New Zealand
We comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (AU) and Privacy Act 2020 (NZ), ensuring transparency in data collection and use.
South Africa – POPIA Compliance
Users in South Africa can contact the Information Regulator at [email protected] for privacy concerns.
9. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be indicated by an updated “Last Updated” date. If significant changes occur, we may notify you through email or a website notice.
10. CONTACT US
For questions or requests regarding your personal data, please contact us at [email protected]