Privacy Policy

ICI Foods (Industrial Commodities Inc.) prioritizes the security, confidentiality, and integrity of corporate data provided by our global commercial partners. As an international B2B food and beverage ingredient supplier with over 50 years of industry experience, we adhere strictly to E-E-A-T principles (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness) and international privacy laws. This Privacy Policy details our operational practices concerning the collection, management, protection, and compliant handling of business and technical information.

1. Scope and Principles of B2B Privacy

This privacy statement governs all commercial interactions, procurement inquiries, technical sample requests, and digital operations associated with ICI Foods. In the context of enterprise B2B transactions, we treat commercial purchasing records, product formulation specifications, custom ingredient requests, and logistics documentation with maximum trade confidentiality.

2. Information Collection for Enterprise Operations

To execute global ingredient sourcing, technical support, regulatory verification, and supply chain logistics, we collect necessary business details through professional interactions:

• Commercial & Contact Identifiers: Corporate name, primary business address, procurement officer contacts, professional email addresses, phone numbers, and official business registration data.
• Formulation & Technical Request Data: Raw material specifications, target moisture levels, mesh size requirements, regulatory certifications needed (such as SQF, Kosher, Halal, Organic, or Non-GMO Project Verification), and sample delivery requirements.
• Financial & Credit Information: Business credit references, tax identification numbers, bank payment details, and trade credit applications required for credit line authorization and bulk invoicing.
• Digital System Logs: Device IP addresses, enterprise web browser types, geographic region data, and interactions with our online catalog to ensure system integrity and security.

3. Purpose and Legal Basis for Processing

ICI Foods processes corporate and personal data based on legitimate business interests, contractual obligations, and legal compliance. Data is processed exclusively for the following purposes:

• Fulfilling commercial supply agreements, bulk ingredient orders, and Just-In-Time (JIT) warehouse deliveries.
• Providing technical documentation including Certificates of Analysis (COA), Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Technical Data Sheets (TDS), and product specification sheets.
• Executing anti-fraud verifications, credit reviews, and regulatory compliance checks under US FDA, FSMA, and international food defense standards.
• Communicating market intelligence, ingredient availability reports, pricing updates, and trade logistics tracking to verified buyers.

4. Supply Chain Confidentiality & Non-Disclosure

We recognize that food and beverage formulation details represent critical intellectual property. ICI Foods strictly enforces internal Non-Disclosure Protocols. Proprietary formulations, custom ingredient blending details, and volume requirements shared by our manufacturing partners are never commercialized, rented, or shared with unauthorized third parties.

5. Global Regulatory Compliance (GDPR & CCPA/CPRA)

European Economic Area (EEA) & UK Rights (GDPR)

For international buyers operating within the EEA or UK, ICI Foods guarantees compliance under the EU/UK General Data Protection Regulation. Data subjects possess the following legal rights:

• Right of Access & Portability: Request copies of personal enterprise data in a structured, machine-readable format.
• Right to Rectification & Erasure: Request immediate correction of inaccurate contact data or erasure of data when legal retention periods expire.
• Right to Object & Restrict Processing: Limit data usage to mandatory regulatory and transaction requirements.

California Consumer Privacy Act & CPRA Notice

For California residents and enterprise representatives, ICI Foods complies with the CCPA and CPRA. We do not sell or share commercial personal information for monetary value or cross-context behavioral advertising. California representatives hold the legal right to know, correct, delete, and non-discriminate regarding their privacy choices.

6. Enterprise Security Standards & Data Transfer Safeguards

ICI Foods employs multi-layered technical, administrative, and physical security measures to shield corporate data from unauthorized access, loss, or disclosure. System safeguards include encrypted SSL/TLS data communications, enterprise firewalls, strict role-based access control, and audited data storage servers located in secure facilities within the United States.

For cross-border commercial transactions, international data transfers are protected via Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and robust security reviews, guaranteeing uniform protection regardless of location.

7. Information Retention Schedules

In accordance with industry compliance standards, commercial transaction records, invoices, and certificates of analysis are retained for up to 10 years to meet statutory tax, food safety, and trade audit guidelines. Routine inquiry data and correspondence are securely anonymized or deleted within 24 months following account inactivity.

8. Policy Updates & Corporate Governance

ICI Foods reserves the right to revise this Privacy Policy to reflect changing regulatory requirements or enterprise technological enhancements. All modifications will be updated directly on this domain with an updated effective date.