Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
1. Introduction
AKTEN INC ("we," "our," or "us") is a US-based wholesale and marketplace operations company. We are committed to protecting the privacy of our business partners, suppliers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information in connection with our B2B wholesale and marketplace operations.
2. Business-Only Operations
Important: AKTEN INC operates exclusively in the business-to-business (B2B) sector. We do not engage in direct consumer sales or collect personal information from individual consumers for retail purposes.
- No direct-to-consumer sales activities
- Business contact information collected for partnership evaluation only
- All operations conducted through authorized supply chains
3. Information We Collect
We collect only business contact information necessary for partnership and supplier evaluation:
- Business name and registration details
- Business contact name and title
- Business email address and phone number
- Business address and operational locations
- Product categories and business capabilities
4. How We Use Information
Business information collected is used exclusively for:
- Evaluating potential business partnerships and supplier relationships
- Communicating about wholesale opportunities and marketplace operations
- Supporting wholesale operations and marketplace-related business activities
- Maintaining compliance with trade regulations and authorized supply chains
- Improving our wholesale and distribution services
5. Data Protection Commitment
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Your business information is protected through industry-standard security measures. We maintain strict data handling procedures and limit access to authorized personnel only.
6. Compliance-First Approach
AKTEN INC operates with a compliance-first philosophy:
- No arbitrage or gray market activities
- Authorized supply chains only
- Full compliance with US trade regulations
- Transparent business practices with all partners
- Regular compliance audits and reviews
7. Data Retention
We retain business contact information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by applicable laws and regulations. Upon termination of a business relationship, we will securely dispose of or anonymize relevant data in accordance with our data retention policies.
8. Your Rights
As a business partner or prospective partner, you have the right to:
- Request access to the business information we hold about your company
- Request correction of inaccurate business information
- Request deletion of your business information (subject to legal requirements)
- Opt out of marketing communications
9. Contact Us
For questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your rights, please contact us:
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify our business partners of any material changes through appropriate channels. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.