Privacy Policy
Last updated: 1 November 2026
This notice explains how World Supply Markets uses personal information in connection with its website and member services.
Information we process
We process account email and authentication information; business and contact details you supply; profile and listing content; trade posts, member messages and uploaded material; newsletter preferences; payment references and confirmation status; and technical information used for security and service operation.
Optional Google sign-in
If you choose Continue with Google, Google shares your account identifier, email address, email confirmation status and basic profile information, such as your name and profile picture, with our Supabase authentication service. We use this information to authenticate you, identify your WSM account and support account registration. WSM stores the account identifier, verified email and business details you submit; Supabase processes the Google identity and authentication session. Google sign-in does not give WSM your Google password or access to Gmail messages, Google Drive files or contacts. We do not use Google sign-in information for advertising or sell it. Account access does not automatically publish your Google profile information in the member directory; business-profile visibility follows your settings and the service's access rules.
Optional Apple sign-in
If you choose Continue with Apple, Apple shares your account identifier, email address and email confirmation information with our Supabase authentication service. If you use Hide My Email, this address may be an Apple private relay address rather than your personal address. We use this information to authenticate you, identify your WSM account and support registration. WSM stores the account identifier, verified email and business details you submit; Supabase processes the Apple identity and authentication session. We collect your legal name and business details separately in the business-profile form. Apple sign-in does not give WSM your Apple Account password or access to your iCloud messages, files, photos or contacts. We do not use Apple sign-in information for advertising or sell it. Business-profile visibility follows your settings and the service's access rules.
Why we use information
We use information to create and secure accounts, review applications, provide profiles and member conversations, deliver requested services, process platform payments, prevent abuse, respond to reports and meet applicable legal obligations. Optional newsletters follow your separate preferences. Depending on the purpose and applicable law, processing relies on performing the service, legitimate interests, consent or legal obligations.
Visibility and sharing
Your public display name, business profile and posts follow the service's account, membership and visibility rules. Private review details and private inbox messages are not published in the public directory. Conversation participants can access messages exchanged with them. Authorised staff may access relevant records to operate the service, address safety issues or comply with law.
Service providers and payments
We use hosting, database, authentication and email providers and, when configured, card and cryptocurrency payment providers. Providers process information needed for their services under their own applicable terms. Card details are entered at the card provider's checkout; this website does not ask for your full card number or wallet private keys. Public blockchains may expose transaction details independently of this website.
Storage, retention and international processing
Information may be processed in the locations used by our service providers. Where required, appropriate safeguards apply to international transfers. We retain information for as long as needed for the service, security, dispute handling and applicable legal obligations. Deleting an account does not remove records we must lawfully retain or erase a transaction from a public blockchain.
Your choices and rights
You can update your business details, manage newsletter choices and use available visibility and messaging controls. Depending on applicable law, you may request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or portability and may withdraw consent for optional processing. Contact us through Contact & safety help with the nature of your request. We may need to verify your identity. You can also raise a concern with the data-protection authority that applies to you.
Managing Google access
You can revoke WSM's Google connection through the third-party connections controls in your Google Account. Revoking Google access does not itself delete your WSM account or business records. You can request deletion through Contact & safety help; the storage and retention rules above also apply to Google sign-in information.
Managing Apple access
You can manage WSM's Sign in with Apple connection in your Apple Account settings, including the private relay address if you chose Hide My Email. Revoking Apple access does not itself delete your WSM account or business records. You can request deletion through Contact & safety help; the storage and retention rules above also apply to Apple sign-in information.
Cookies and updates
The Cookie Policy explains necessary sign-in cookies and browser storage. We will update this notice when relevant processing changes. The date on this page identifies the current version.