Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
Last Updated: April 22, 2026
1. Introduction
We respect your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how Garbmix ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit garbmix.com (the "Site"). Our Site is for product information and styling inspiration purposes only. We do not sell any products or process payments directly on this Site.
Data Controller: Garbmix, located in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. If you have any questions, please contact us at privacy@garbmix.com.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Automatically collected information: Like most websites, we may automatically collect certain non-personal information, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, and referring website. This helps us understand how visitors use our Site and improve the experience.
2.2 Cookies & Tracking Technologies: We may use basic cookies and similar technologies to improve your browsing experience (e.g., remembering your language preference). You can disable cookies in your browser settings. For more details, please see Section 6.
2.3 Information you provide voluntarily: If you contact us via email or a contact form, we may collect your name, email address, and any message content to respond to your inquiry. We do not collect payment information, shipping addresses, or any data related to financial transactions because we do not sell products on this Site.
3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal bases for processing your personal data are:
• Consent – when you voluntarily contact us or accept non-essential cookies.
• Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our Site.
• Legal obligation – where we are required to comply with applicable laws.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
• Operate and improve our website.
• Understand which products, pages, or styling guides are popular.
• Respond to your questions, feedback, or requests.
• Prevent abuse, fraud, or security issues.
• Comply with legal obligations.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.
5. Data Sharing & Disclosure
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
• Service providers: trusted third parties who help us operate the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics), bound by confidentiality obligations.
• Legal requirements: if required by law, regulation, or valid legal process.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, where your information may be transferred as a business asset.
6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use only necessary or functional cookies to ensure the Site works properly and to remember your preferences. We do not use third-party advertising cookies unless you explicitly consent.
You can set your browser to refuse cookies, but some parts of the Site may not function as well. You can also manage your cookie preferences via our cookie banner (if available).
7. Third-Party Links & Services
Our Site may contain links to official brand websites, retailers, or other third-party sites. Those sites have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for their practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. International Data Transfers
Garbmix is based in China. If you access our Site from outside China, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in China or other countries where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data receives adequate protection, including using standard contractual clauses where required.
9. Data Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Data Retention
We keep automatically collected logs for a limited period (e.g., 30 days) for security and analysis. If you contact us, we may retain your inquiry message for as long as needed to resolve your issue, then delete it. We may retain certain data longer if required by law.
11. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed to children under 18 (or the applicable age in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
12. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
• Access – request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction – request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Deletion – request that we delete your personal data.
• Restriction – request that we limit processing of your data.
• Portability – request transfer of your data to another controller.
• Objection – object to processing based on legitimate interests.
• Withdraw consent – where processing is based on consent.
• Lodge a complaint – with your local data protection authority.
If you are a California resident, you may also have rights under the CCPA/CPRA, including the right to know, delete, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
If you are in China, you may have rights under the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL).
13. How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@garbmix.com. We will respond within the time required by applicable law (usually within 30 days). We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
14. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted means you accept the revised policy.
15. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:
📧 Email: privacy@garbmix.com
🌐 Website: www.garbmix.com
📍 Address: Guangzhou, Guangdong, China