2026-09-17
Privacy & Cookie Policy
Last Updated: September 17, 2026
1. Introduction
Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd. and its affiliated companies (collectively, “Porton,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.This Privacy & Cookie Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you visit our websites, use our online services, communicate with us, or otherwise interact with Porton.
This Policy describes:
- the types of personal information we collect;
- how we use and process personal information;
- how we share personal information;
- how we protect personal information;
- your rights regarding your personal information; and
- how we use cookies and similar technologies.
This Policy applies globally and is intended to provide transparency regarding our privacy practices. Additional requirements may apply depending on your location, including, where applicable, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), the UK data protection laws, the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (“CCPA/CPRA”), and the Personal Information Protection Law of the People’s Republic of China (“PIPL”).
2. Who We Are
Porton Pharma Solutions Ltd. is the global parent company of the Porton group.Depending on your location and relationship with us, the entity responsible for processing your personal information may be the applicable Porton company, including:
- Chongqing Porton Pharmaceutical Technology Co., Ltd. for operations conducted through our China-based business activities; and
- applicable Porton entities located in the United States, European Union, or other jurisdictions for regional business activities.
The responsible Porton entity will process your personal information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws.
If you have questions regarding which Porton entity is responsible for processing your personal information, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 16.
3. Personal Information We Collect
We collect personal information that is necessary for legitimate business purposes and appropriate for our interactions with you.The types of personal information we collect may include:
3.1 Information You Provide to Us
You may provide personal information when you:- submit an inquiry through our website;
- contact us by email, telephone, or other communication channels;
- request information about our services;
- subscribe to newsletters or corporate communications;
- register for conferences, exhibitions, or events;
- apply for employment opportunities; or
- otherwise communicate or interact with Porton.
Depending on the nature of your interaction, this information may include:
- name;
- business email address;
- business telephone number;
- company name;
- job title;
- country or region;
- professional information; and
- information contained in your communications with us.
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our websites, we may automatically collect certain technical information, including:- IP address;
- browser type and version;
- operating system;
- device information;
- language settings;
- pages visited;
- browsing activity;
- referring website addresses; and
- website performance and security information.
We collect this information to operate, maintain, secure, and improve our websites and online services.
3.3 Information Obtained from Third Parties
Where permitted by applicable law, we may receive personal information from third parties, including:- business partners;
- event organizers;
- professional networking platforms;
- publicly available sources; and
- authorized business information providers.
We will process such information in accordance with this Policy and applicable laws.
4. How We Use Personal Information
We may use personal information for the following purposes:Business Communications and Requests
- responding to inquiries and requests;
- providing information about our services, capabilities, and solutions;
- communicating with customers, partners, and potential customers.
Business Operations
- managing customer and business relationships;
- supporting commercial activities;
- improving our services and customer experience;
- maintaining internal records.
Website Operation and Security
- operating and maintaining our websites;
- analyzing website usage and performance;
- protecting our websites, systems, and information from unauthorized access, misuse, or security threats.
Recruitment
- processing employment applications;
- evaluating qualifications;
- communicating with candidates.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- complying with applicable laws and regulations;
- responding to lawful requests from regulatory authorities;
- protecting our legal rights and interests.
5. Legal Grounds for Processing Personal Information
Depending on your location and applicable law, we process personal information based on one or more lawful grounds, including:- performance of a contract or taking steps at your request before entering into a contract;
- compliance with legal obligations;
- our legitimate business interests, including operating our business, maintaining customer relationships, improving services, and protecting our systems;
- your consent, where required by applicable law.
Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw your consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing conducted before withdrawal.
6. Cookies and Similar Technologies
Our websites use cookies and similar technologies to support website functionality, improve user experience, analyze website performance, and maintain security.Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
We may use the following categories of cookies:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for essential website functions, including security, navigation, and basic operation.
These cookies generally cannot be disabled through our cookie settings.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our websites to remember your preferences, such as language or regional settings.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites, including website traffic, page performance, and user interactions.
Marketing Cookies
Where applicable, these cookies may be used to support marketing activities and measure the effectiveness of communications.
Non-essential cookies will only be used where required after obtaining your consent.
You may manage or withdraw your cookie preferences through the Cookie Settings function available on our websites or through your browser settings.
7. How We Share Personal Information
Porton does not sell personal information.We may share personal information with the following categories of recipients where necessary:
Porton Affiliates
We may share personal information among Porton group companies for internal administration, business operations, customer relationship management, and global collaboration.
Service Providers
We may share personal information with trusted third-party service providers that support our operations, including:
- website hosting providers;
- information technology providers;
- cybersecurity providers;
- communication service providers;
- professional advisors.
Such service providers are permitted to process personal information only for authorized purposes and in accordance with applicable requirements.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
We may disclose personal information where required by applicable law, legal process, regulatory requirements, or governmental requests.
8. International Data Transfers
As a global company, Porton may transfer personal information across borders, including between China, the United States, European countries, and other jurisdictions where Porton operates.Where personal information is transferred internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Depending on the applicable jurisdiction, these measures may include:
- contractual protections;
- data transfer agreements;
- security measures;
- regulatory procedures required by applicable laws.
For transfers subject to GDPR requirements, appropriate transfer mechanisms may include Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally recognized mechanisms.
For transfers subject to China’s Personal Information Protection Law, Porton will comply with applicable requirements for cross-border personal information transfers.
9. Data Retention
Porton retains personal information only for as long as necessary to:- fulfill the purposes described in this Policy;
- provide requested services;
- maintain business records;
- comply with legal and regulatory obligations;
- resolve disputes; and
- enforce agreements.
When personal information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely process the information in accordance with applicable laws and internal policies.
10. Information Security
Porton implements appropriate technical and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, loss, or misuse.These measures may include:
- access controls;
- security monitoring;
- encryption technologies;
- organizational safeguards;
- employee awareness and training.
While we take reasonable measures to protect personal information, no method of transmission or storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.
11. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including:- the right to access your personal information;
- the right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information;
- the right to request deletion of personal information;
- the right to restrict certain processing activities;
- the right to object to certain processing activities;
- the right to withdraw consent where processing is based on consent;
- the right to receive personal information in a portable format where applicable;
- the right to submit a complaint to a competent privacy authority.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 16.
We may request verification information to confirm your identity before processing your request.
12. Marketing Communications
We may send you business-related communications regarding Porton’s services, capabilities, events, publications, or industry updates.Where required by applicable law, we will obtain your consent before sending marketing communications.
You may unsubscribe from marketing communications at any time by following the instructions provided in the communication or contacting us.
13. Children’s Privacy
Our websites and services are intended for business professionals and are not directed toward children.We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe that a child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can take appropriate action.
14. Third-Party Websites
Our websites may contain links to third-party websites, platforms, or services.Porton is not responsible for the privacy practices, security, or content of third-party websites.
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party websites before providing personal information.
15. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy & Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our business operations, technologies, legal requirements, or privacy practices.Updated versions will be published on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
16. Contact Us
If you have questions, comments, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy & Cookie Policy or our processing of personal information, please contact us:
Email:
porton.db@portonpharma.com
