Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to the Privacy Policy of TRADER PARTNERS LTD (Company Number: 16575073), an international trading company registered in the United Kingdom. We specialise in the global sourcing and supply of medical equipment and pharmaceutical materials, including products from our partner Hologic. This document explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. About Us

TRADER PARTNERS LTD is a UK-registered international trading company with operations spanning all continents. Our business activities include:

• Worldwide sourcing and supply of pharmaceutical materials and specialty oils (including refined sesame oil, Ph. Eur. / BP)
• Medical equipment and supplies distribution
• Authorised distribution of Hologic medical products (breast health, diagnostics, skeletal health)
• International trade facilitation and logistics

3. Information We Collect

We collect information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Submit a quote request through our contact form
• Send enquiries about our medical equipment or pharmaceutical materials
• Request information about Hologic products
• Correspond with us via email at info@traderpartners.co.uk or by phone
• Engage with us for business partnerships or supply agreements

Personal Information collected may include: Your name, email address, phone number, company name, job title, business requirements, and any other information you choose to provide in your communications with us.

4. Automatic Information Collection

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device, including:

• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• IP address and approximate location
• Pages visited (Products, Hologic, Process, Compliance, Contact)
• Time spent on pages and navigation patterns
• Referring website addresses

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. When you first visit our site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or decline cookies.

Types of cookies we may use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including remembering your cookie preferences
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, which product pages are most popular
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and browsing preferences

Your cookie preference is stored locally on your device. You can change your cookie settings at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website.

6. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following business purposes:

• Responding to your quote requests and business enquiries
• Providing information about our medical equipment and pharmaceutical material offerings
• Processing and fulfilling orders for Hologic products and other medical supplies
• Communicating about product availability, pricing, and delivery schedules
• Maintaining compliance with international trade regulations
• Improving our website, products, and services
• Meeting our legal and regulatory obligations

7. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following situations:

• Business Partners: With our suppliers and manufacturers (such as Hologic) to fulfil your orders
• Logistics Providers: With shipping and logistics companies for order delivery
• Legal Requirements: When required by UK law or international trade regulations
• Regulatory Bodies: To comply with quality assurance and compliance requirements
• Professional Advisers: With our accountants, lawyers, and auditors as necessary

8. International Data Transfers

As an international trading company operating globally, we may transfer your information to countries outside the United Kingdom for the purpose of fulfilling your business requirements. When we do so, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information in accordance with UK data protection laws and GDPR requirements.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. Our website uses secure connections, and we regularly review our security practices. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including to satisfy legal, accounting, or reporting requirements related to international trade. Business records may be retained for up to 7 years in accordance with UK Companies Act requirements.

11. Your Rights Under UK GDPR

Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information in certain circumstances
• Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in a structured format
• Right to Object: Object to processing of your personal information
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within one month.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including Hologic UK (hologic.co.uk) and other partner sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new privacy policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your data protection rights, or have concerns about how we handle your personal information, please contact us:

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK supervisory authority for data protection issues, at ico.org.uk.