ABOUT US

Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Greenway Deco ("we," "us," or "our"). We operate the website https://www.greenwaydeco.com/ (the "Site") and provide building materials and decoration products worldwide.

This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site, fill out our inquiry forms, contact us via WhatsApp, or otherwise interact with our services (collectively, the "Services").

By accessing or using our Services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use our Services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information You Provide to Us

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

  • Fill out an inquiry form on our Site
  • Contact us via WhatsApp, email, or phone
  • Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications
  • Request a sample, catalog, or quote
  • Participate in a survey, promotion, or contest

The personal information we may collect includes:

CategorySpecific Information
Identity & ContactFull name, company name, job title, country, city
Contact ChannelsEmail address, phone number, WhatsApp number
Business InformationProject type (residential / commercial), product interest, budget range, expected order volume, project timeline
CommunicationMessage content, attachments you share with us

2.2 Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

  • Device Information: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, device type, unique device identifiers
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click patterns, referring URL, exit pages
  • Location Data: Approximate geographic location based on IP address (country / city level only)
  • Cookies & Tracking: See Section 5 for details

3. How We Use Your Information

PurposeLegal Basis (GDPR)Examples
Respond to your inquiriesContract / Pre-contractual stepsSend quotes, samples, catalogs you requested
Process orders and fulfill contractsContractShipping, payment, after-sales service
Improve our Site and ServicesLegitimate interestAnalytics, A/B testing, bug fixing
Marketing and advertisingConsent (where required) / Legitimate interestFacebook ads, remarketing, email newsletters
Comply with legal obligationsLegal obligationTax records, customs declarations, anti-fraud
Security and fraud preventionLegitimate interestDetect bots, prevent abuse

4. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:

RecipientLocationPurpose
Meta Platforms (Facebook / Instagram / WhatsApp)USA / IrelandAdvertising, messaging, pixel tracking
Google (Analytics, Ads, reCAPTCHA)USA / IrelandSite analytics, advertising, spam protection
WhatsApp Business (Meta)USA / IrelandCustomer communication
Hosting & CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare)GlobalSite hosting, content delivery, security
Email service providers (e.g., Mailgun, SendGrid)USA / EUTransactional and marketing emails
Logistics & freight forwardersChina / Destination countryShipping orders to your country
Payment processors (e.g., PayPal, T/T bank)USA / EU / ChinaProcessing payments
Professional advisors (legal, accounting, tax)ChinaCompliance and advisory services
Government / Regulatory authoritiesAs requiredLegal compliance, customs, tax reporting

We require all third parties to respect the security of your personal information and to treat it in accordance with the law. We only permit them to process your personal data for specified purposes and in accordance with our instructions.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

5.1 What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. We also use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, and local storage.

5.2 Cookies We Use

Cookie TypeProviderDurationPurpose
Strictly NecessaryGreenway / CloudflareSessionSite functionality, security, load balancing
AnalyticsGoogle Analytics 4Up to 2 yearsUnderstand how visitors use our Site
AdvertisingMeta Pixel (Facebook)Up to 90 daysMeasure ad performance, build audiences, remarketing
MarketingWhatsApp BusinessSessionEnable chat widget

5.3 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. You may also use our cookie consent banner to opt out of non-essential cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

For more information, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.

6. International Data Transfers

Greenway Deco is headquartered in China, and many of our service providers are located in the USA, European Union, and other jurisdictions. When we transfer your personal information across borders, we rely on appropriate safeguards, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission
  • Data Processing Agreements with vendors
  • Your explicit consent (where required)
  • Compliance with applicable local laws (e.g., LGPD for Brazil, GDPR for EU/UK)

By using our Services, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including China.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Data CategoryRetention Period
Inquiry form submissions3 years from last contact
Quotations and proposals5 years for tax/audit purposes
Order and shipping records7 years for tax/audit purposes
Marketing email subscribersUntil you unsubscribe
Analytics data (anonymized)Up to 26 months
Customer support chat logs2 years

When personal information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your country of residence, you may have some or all of the following rights regarding your personal information:

RightDescription
Right of AccessRequest a copy of the personal information we hold about you
Right of RectificationRequest correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
Right of Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten")Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal exceptions)
Right of RestrictionRequest that we limit the processing of your data
Right of Data PortabilityReceive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
Right to ObjectObject to processing based on legitimate interest, including direct marketing
Right to Withdraw ConsentWithdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
Right to Lodge a ComplaintFile a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at sales@greenway.com. We will respond within 30 days of receiving your verifiable request.

9. Children's Privacy

This Website is not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you are a child's guardian and become aware that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us promptly, and we will take steps to delete such information.

10. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including:

  • WhatsApp (Meta Platforms)
  • Facebook / Instagram (Meta Platforms)
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • Industry partner sites

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any information to them.

11. Security of Your Information

We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for data in transit (HTTPS)
  • Encrypted data at rest on our servers
  • Access controls and authentication (role-based access)
  • Regular security audits and vulnerability scanning
  • Staff training on data protection
  • Secure payment processing (PCI-DSS compliant providers)

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

  • Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify you via email (if you have provided your email address) or via a prominent notice on our Site
  • For significant changes, seek your renewed consent where required by law

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

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding this Privacy Policy, or if you wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us through the following channels:

  • Email: send an email to sales@greenway.com
  • Online form: submit your request through the "Contact Us" page on this Website.

We will respond to your request within a reasonable period after receiving it.