Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

• Account information — phone, password, nickname, optional email and avatar.
• Business information — when you claim a company, we collect business license images and OCR-extracted credit codes for verification.
• Usage information — pages visited, search queries, device and browser metadata, IP address.
• Communication — content you submit (listings, inquiries, messages).

2. How we use information

• To provide, maintain and improve TexWorld services.
• To verify identity and prevent fraud.
• To match buyers and sellers and route inquiries.
• To send transactional notifications via SMS or email.
• To analyze platform usage in aggregated form.

3. Information sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:

• Service providers (cloud hosting, SMS gateway, OCR) under contractual confidentiality.
• Companies you explicitly send inquiries to.
• Authorities when required by law or court order.

4. Cookies and similar technology

We use cookies for authentication, language preference, and basic analytics. You may disable cookies in your browser, though some features may not work.

5. Data retention

We retain account information for as long as your account is active. You may request account deletion at any time. Some information may be retained as required by law (typically up to 3 years).

6. Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures including TLS in transit, hashed passwords, role-based access control, and regular security review. No system is completely secure; please report suspected breaches to chuen0624@126.com.

7. International transfer

TexWorld serves users globally. Data is primarily stored in the People's Republic of China. By using the platform, you consent to such storage and the cross-border processing involved.

8. Your rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information. Contact chuen0624@126.com to exercise these rights.

9. Children

TexWorld is not intended for users under 18. We do not knowingly collect information from minors.

10. Updates

This policy may be updated periodically. The "last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision.