Privacy Policy
We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
Last Updated: April 2025 | Location: Essaouira, Morocco | Contact: info@bulkarganoil.com
1. Who We Are
Bulk Argan Oil, based in Essaouira, Morocco, operates the website at bulkarganoil.com. We are a B2B wholesale exporter of argan oil. This policy explains how we handle data collected from website visitors and business contacts.
2. Data We Collect
| Data Type | How Collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Name, company, email, phone | Quote form, contact form | Respond to B2B enquiries and send quotes |
| Email address | Newsletter popup | Send industry updates (with explicit consent) |
| IP address, browser, device | Server logs, Google Analytics | Website security and analytics |
| Pages visited, time on site | Google Analytics 4 (GA4) | Improve website performance and UX |
| Cookies | Browser storage | Session management, analytics |
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
- Legitimate Interest — responding to B2B quote requests and business enquiries
- Consent — newsletter subscriptions and non-essential cookies (you may withdraw consent at any time)
- Legal Obligation — retaining transaction records as required by Moroccan commercial law
4. How We Use Your Data
- To respond to quote requests and general enquiries within 24 hours
- To send requested sample confirmations, shipping documents, and invoices
- To send the newsletter (subscribers only — unsubscribe anytime)
- To analyze website traffic and improve user experience via GA4
- We never sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes
5. Third-Party Services
| Service | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics 4 | Website analytics (anonymized) | google.com/privacy |
| Google Tag Manager | Analytics tag management | google.com/privacy |
| WhatsApp (Meta) | Customer communication (optional) | whatsapp.com/legal |
6. Data Retention
- Quote and contact form submissions: retained for 3 years for business correspondence purposes
- Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: GA4 default retention (14 months)
7. Your Rights
If you are in the EU, UK, or California, you have the right to:
- Access — request a copy of the data we hold about you
- Rectification — correct inaccurate data
- Erasure — request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Portability — receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format
- Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent — unsubscribe from newsletters at any time via the link in any email
To exercise any of these rights, email info@bulkarganoil.com. We will respond within 30 days.
8. Cookies
We use session cookies (essential) and Google Analytics cookies (analytical). You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling analytical cookies will not affect your ability to use the site.
9. Security
This website is served exclusively over HTTPS (TLS 1.2+). Form submissions are protected with CSRF tokens. We apply rate limiting on all form endpoints to prevent abuse. Database access is restricted to the server environment only.
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. The "Last Updated" date at the top will reflect any changes. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Questions About Your Privacy?
Fill in our contact form and select "Privacy / Data Request" as the subject — we respond within 5 business days.
Submit a Data Request