Introduction

This Privacy Notice explains how Nanjing COSMOS Chemical Co., Ltd. and its affiliates ("COSMOS","we" or  "us") handle your personal data when you:

· Visit our website (including but not limited to cosmoschem.com);

· Interact with us in any form.

It covers our practices regarding data collection, use, storage, sharing, protection your personal data. This notice also describes our use of cookies and other tracking technologies, as well as your rights and our responsibilities.

Updates and Local Regulations

This Privacy Notice may be updated to comply with changes in local and international laws and regulations. In the event of any conflict between this Privacy Notice and applicable local laws and/or regulations, the latter will govern.

Scope of This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice applies to all our business partners, suppliers, customers, investors, and visitors to our website (collectively, "you").

Our registered address is: 10/F, C1 Tower, Jiulonghu International Corporate Headquarters, No. 19 Suyuan Avenue, Jiangning District, Nanjing, China

Definition of Personal Data

"Personal data" refers to any information related to you, whether alone or combined with other data, that can directly or indirectly identify you, including but not limited to:

1. Direct identifiers: Your name, contact number, email address, or other information that can uniquely identify you.

2. Indirect identifiers: Information that, when combined with other data we hold, can infer your identity, such as network identifiers (IP address), device identifiers, location data, and user behavior data.

We collect and process personal data lawfully, fairly, and only when necessary, strictly adhering to applicable laws and regulations to ensure the security of your personal data.

Types of Personal Data Collected

When you visit our website or interact with us, we may collect and process your personal data through registration forms, surveys, emails, or other means to provide services or respond to your requests.

General Personal Information

May include but not limit:

1.First and last name

2.Email address

3.Phone number

4.Company name

Website and Cookie-Related Data

May include but not limit:

1.Log and monitoring data generated during website interactions;

2.IP address, MAC address of your device interact with us;

3.Device information (includes but not limit, model, OS version);

4.User account details (e.g., username, password);

5.Date and time of interaction;

6.Actual or inferred location (based on the above information);

7.Products/services of interest on our website;

8.Cookies preferences;

9.Data related to downloaded PDFs/whitepapers.

More information about Cookies: please take reference the introduction of Cookie in this Privacy Notice.

Other Information

May include but not limit:

1.Information requests;

2.Support inquiries;

3.Records of interactions with us.

Purposes of Processing Personal Data

We process your personal data lawfully and only for the following purposes:

1.Service Delivery: To deliver the requested products, services, or information and to enable your seamless access to our website’s content.

2.Security & Stability: To safeguard our website’s security and stability, including detecting and preventing unauthorized access or other cyber threats.

3.User Experience Enhancement: To improve the convenience and comfort of your website experience, which includes but is not limited to optimize website’s functions, customized service and user experience.

4.Legal Compliance: To meet regulatory obligations.

5.Other Legitimate Purposes: For additional lawful purposes consistent with the original intent of data collection, always prioritizing your privacy rights.

Legal Basis for Processing

We comply with below laws and regulations but not limit:

1. Constitution of the People's Republic of China

It is the fundamental law of the state and has supreme legal force.Its provisions on citizens' personal dignity, freedom and privacy of correspondence serve as the constitutional foundation for personal information protection.

2. Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China

This Law aims to protect the rights and interests on personal information, regulating personal information processing activities, and promoting reasonable use of personal information. In full compliance with the statutory requirements, we process personal information in accordance with the fundamental principles of lawfulness, legitimacy, necessity, and good faith, thereby guaranteeing the proper protection of your personal data under the established legal framework.

3. Cybersecurity Law of the People's Republic of China

This law is enacted to safeguard cybersecurity and maintain order in cyberspace. In compliance with its provisions, we implement necessary measures to ensure data security and prevent unauthorized access or use.

4.Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China
This law regulates data processing activities, ensures data security, and promotes the lawful utilization of data. Pursuant to its requirements, we establish robust data protection mechanisms to guarantee that all data processing complies with legal standards.

5.Civil Code of the People's Republic of China

The Civil Code contains multiple provisions on personal information protection, explicitly recognizing such information as legally protected rights. In adherence to these provisions, we strictly respect and safeguard your personal information rights.

Our legitimate interests in data processing are grounded in the purposes defined by the aforementioned laws, including but not limited to: service provision, platform security maintenance, and user experience optimization. We affirm that collected data will not be used to draw inappropriate inferences about individuals, and all processing activities prioritize the protection of your privacy.

Data Sharing

1. Internal Access

We will access your personal data only to the extent strictly necessary to achieve the purposes stated above. Authorized personnel (e.g., members of the Marketing & Promotion Team) may process this data for defined purposes such as promotions, communications, or surveys.

As a global company, employees in different locations may require access to your personal data to provide you with optimized services.

2. Access by Other Authorized Third Parties

We may share certain personal data with external third parties, provided they:

· Maintain confidentiality and security of your data;

· Use data solely per our instructions.

Such third parties include:

· IT Security Service Providers: For website hosting, data analytic, payment/billing processing, customer support, email delivery, CRM, identity management, or marketing intelligence;

· Other IT Providers: For sending marketing communications only with your explicit consent;

· Public/Government/Regulatory/Law Enforcement Agencies: To comply with applicable laws or protect rights, privacy, security, or property;

· Business Partners: For joint promotions or service delivery;

· Training & Development Consultants: To enhance service quality or user experience.

We do not sell your personal data to any third party. All data sharing adheres to legal requirements of necessity and legitimacy.

Note: Third-party websites linked from our platform may have differing privacy/Cookie policies.

Cookie Usage

1. Storage & Purpose

We store Cookies on your device to optimize website functionality and user experience, strictly in compliance with latest regulations. Cookie usage is subject to your consent via our Cookie Management Tool (displayed upon your first visit). Cookies enable us to:

· Tailor visual content, promotions, and product displays to your interests;

· Enhance site usability.

2. Managing Preferences

Consent may be granted via the Cookie Management Tool during your initial visit.

You may disable Cookies through browser settings, but this may impair certain features (e.g., saved video/animation preferences).

Types of Cookies Used

1. Essential Cookies

Required for core website functionality (e.g., language selection, login status, privacy settings). These cannot be disabled.

Examples:

Style: Stores front-end UI/UX style preferences;

PHPSESSID: PHP session authentication token;

Name: Website identification marker;

XkONO_siteid: Language/regional site variant identifier;

XkONO_userid: Unique authenticated user identifier;

XkONO_nickname：User's chosen display name；

XkONO_groupid: Organizational/privilege group assignment;

XkONO_username: Account login credential;

XkONO_auth: Session access permission flag.

2. Functional & Analytics Cookies

Track user behavior (e.g., traffic sources, page performance) to improve site efficiency.

Examples:

Hm_lvt_81858fbef976db0b6b646a06f12460cb: Records the user's initial visit time (Baidu Analytics);

Hm_lpvt_81858fbef976db0b6b646a06f12460cb: Records the user's most recent visit time (Baidu Analytics);

HMACCOUNT: Identifies unique users and collects client environment data (Baidu Analytics).

Data Retention Period

We retain personal data only for the minimum duration necessary under Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China. Some data may be archived for record-keeping purposes but will not be further processed.

Data Security Measures

We implement technical and organizational safeguards aligned with: Data Security Law of the People's Republic of China, Personal Information Protection Law of the People's Republic of China, and Regulations on Network Data Security Management.

We commit to handle your personal data with the utmost caution and continuous optimization of security protocols to protect your data security and privacy rights.

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Statement, contact:

Email: privacy@cosmoschem.com

To expedite resolution, please include: specific concerns and relevant details for verification.

We will respond promptly upon receipt.