Lee & Partners (Poland) Sp. z o.o. (hereinafter referred to as “Lee & Partners”) is pleased to welcome you to our website and express your interest in our transportation solutions and logistics services. For Lee & Partners, protecting your personal data throughout our collaborations is our top priority. We understand that data protection regulations vary significantly across jurisdictions. Therefore, Lee & Partners is committed to strictly adhering to legal standards in the key markets where we operate, including regulations in Vietnam, China, and especially the GDPR in the European Union (Poland, Germany, Czech Republic, etc.). Below, you will find detailed information on how Lee & Partners collects data during your website visit, as well as the specific purposes of processing this information to optimize the supply chain and enhance your transportation service experience.
1. What is Personal Data?
Personal data includes any information relating to an identified or identifiable individual. For Lee & Partners' services, this information includes:
Identifying information: Full name, email, phone number, job title.
Shipping information: Delivery/receipt address, goods details, tax identification number (EORI/NIP), and accompanying import/export documents.
Digital data: IP address and information via cookies when you access the order tracking system.
2. Who is responsible?
The legal entity primarily responsible for collecting and processing your data is:
Lee & Partners (Poland) Sp. z o.o.
Any requests regarding data protection or the exercise of privacy rights can be sent directly via email: [Insert your email] or to our representative office in Poland.
3. Purpose of Data Processing
Lee & Partners processes your data for the following core purposes:
Logistics services: Preparing quotations, arranging transportation methods (sea, rail, road), and handling customs procedures in Vietnam, China, and the EU.
Order management: Updating shipment status in real time through the Tracking system.
Legal compliance: Maintaining records in accordance with international tax and customs regulations.
Customer support: Answering questions and resolving issues arising during transportation.
4. What rights do I have regarding my personal data?
According to GDPR regulations, you have the following rights:
Right to access: To know what data of yours is being stored by us.
Right to edit: To request updates to inaccurate information (e.g., change delivery address).
Right to Delete: Request the deletion of data when it is no longer needed for transportation purposes or as required by law.
Right to Restrict/Oppose: Restrict how we use your data in certain specific cases.
5. Retention Period
We do not retain your data longer than necessary. The retention period is determined by:
Contract execution period: Until the shipment is successfully delivered and payment is settled.
Legal Obligation: Transportation and invoice data are typically retained for 5 to 10 years according to accounting and customs regulations in Poland and the European Union.
6. What is Lee & Partners' Data Privacy Policy?
This is our formal commitment to protecting your information. This policy ensures that all data you provide—from personal information to shipment details—is processed securely, transparently, and only shared with necessary transport partners (such as shipping lines and warehouses) to fulfill your cargo delivery obligations.
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1. Contract Execution
To fulfill its logistics contract obligations, Lee & Partners processes data for:
Order processing: Receiving quotation requests and confirming shipping schedules from China/Vietnam to Europe.
Transport services: Sharing necessary information with shipping lines, railway companies, or warehouses for cargo movement.
Customs procedures: Using identification data and cargo information to complete customs declarations at Polish, German, or Czech Republic border crossings.
2. Data Processing for Advertising Purposes
We respect your privacy and only use your information for:
Logistics Newsletter (Insights): Sending updates on freight rates, HS code changes, or new routes if you have subscribed.
Quality Survey: Collecting feedback after successful deliveries to improve service.
Note: You have the right to opt out of receiving these promotional messages at any time via the unsubscribe link in the email.
3. Is my data transferred to third parties?
Due to the nature of intercontinental transport, your data may be transferred to:
Operating partners: International shipping lines, railway management units, and local freight forwarders in China/Europe.
Regulatory authorities: Customs and border authorities as per applicable laws.
Infrastructure Unit: Supply chain management software systems we use to store and track orders.
We are committed to not selling your data to any third party for commercial purposes.
4. Online Presence and Website Optimization
We collect technical data to ensure the website runs smoothly:
Analyzing access behavior to improve page load speed and user interface.
Optimizing the tracking tool to ensure information is displayed quickly and accurately.
5. Use of Cookies
Lee & Partners' website uses cookies to:
Remember language preferences (English/Vietnamese/Polish).
Ensure the security of user sessions.
You can manage or reject cookies through your browser settings or the Cookie Acceptance Banner on the website.
6. Work and Career at Lee & Partners
When you apply through the website:
We only use the information in your CV and cover letter for recruitment purposes.
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