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Last Updated: [2025.8.11]

Introduction

Welcome to gxypicks.com ("Site," "we," "us," or "our"). We operate a unique marketplace connecting U.S. consumers with specialized products sourced from China. Our model allows users ("Pickers") to submit product ideas, which we source and list for sale. When others buy these products, Pickers earn commissions.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you:

  • Visit our Site

  • Make a purchase

  • Submit a product idea as a Picker

  • Interact with our services

By using the Site, you consent to the practices described below.

Information We Collect

Category

Specific Data Collected

Collected From

Identifiers

Name, email, shipping/billing address, phone number, IP address, device ID, username, PayPal/account for Picker payouts.

You, automated tools, payment processors.

Picker-Specific Data

Product idea descriptions, reference images/links, target price range, approval/rejection records, commission history, tax forms (1099-NEC).

You (via submission forms).

Commercial Information

Purchase history, products viewed, items in cart, commission earnings, order IDs.

You, automated tools.

Internet Activity

Browsing history, clickstream data, search queries, interactions with Site features.

Cookies, pixels, log files.

Payment Information

Credit card details (processed securely by PCI-compliant gateways like Stripe/PayPal – we do not store full card numbers).

Payment processors.

Communications

Customer support messages, product reviews, survey responses.

You

How We Use Your Information

We use your data for the following business purposes:

Purpose

Examples

Legal Basis

Service Fulfillment

Process orders, ship products, handle returns, manage Picker submissions, calculate/pay commissions, send order/payout confirmations.

Contractual necessity.

Picker Program Operations

Source products based on your idea, communicate sourcing results, list approved products, attribute discoveries ("Discovered by @Picker").

Legitimate interest + your consent.

Legal & Compliance

Issue Picker tax forms (1099-NEC), respond to subpoenas, comply with consumer privacy laws (CCPA, etc.).

Legal obligation.

Site Improvement

Optimize product listings, improve search results, enhance user experience, develop new features.

Legitimate interest.

Marketing & Advertising

Send promotional emails (opt-out anytime), display personalized ads on Site/social media, measure ad effectiveness.

Consent (where required).

Security & Fraud Prevention

Detect malicious activity, prevent scams, protect accounts.

Legitimate interest + legal compliance.

How We Share Your Information

We disclose your data only as necessary:

Recipient Category

What We Share & Why

Your Rights

Service Providers

Payment processors (Stripe), shipping carriers (USPS/DHL), cloud hosting (AWS), email services (Mailchimp), analytics (Google Analytics - IP anonymized), Picker payout processors.

No sale/opt-out for operational sharing.

China-Based Suppliers

Only detailed specifications/images of Picker-approved products (e.g., "wooden Bluetooth speaker specs"). Never your contact info, payment details, or raw Picker idea submissions.

Critical for sourcing.

Advertising Partners

Hashed emails, device IDs, browsing data for targeted ads (defined as "sharing" under CCPA). 

Opt-out required (see Section 8).

Legal Authorities

If required by law, subpoena, or to protect rights/safety.

Limited by law.

Business Transferees

If we merge, sell assets, or acquire. Policy continuity required.

Prior notice (where feasible).

Publicly (For Pickers)

Your Picker username/profile pic on "Popular Pickers" pages and product badges ("Discovered by @[Name]"). Never private contact/financial data.

Contact us to make changes.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use:

  • Essential Cookies: For checkout, login, security. (No opt-out).

  • Performance/Analytics Cookies: To analyze traffic (e.g., Google Analytics).

  • Advertising Cookies: For retargeting ads (Facebook, Google Ads).

International Data Transfers

Your data is processed in the U.S. and may be accessed by our China-based suppliers for product sourcing. We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and risk assessments to protect data transferred outside your jurisdiction.

Your Privacy Rights

Under laws like CCPA/CPRA, you may have the right to:

  • Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used/shared.

  • Access your personal data.

  • Delete your data (exceptions apply).

  • Correct inaccurate data.

  • Non-Discrimination for exercising rights.

To exercise these rights:

Email [support@gxypicks.com],We’ll verify your identity before responding within 45 days.

Note for Pickers: Deleting your account may affect unpaid commissions.

Data Security

We implement safeguards:

  • SSL/TLS encryption

  • Secure servers with access controls

  • Regular security audits

  • PCI-DSS compliance for payments
    No system is 100% secure – we cannot guarantee absolute safety.

Data Retention

We retain your data only as long as necessary:

  • Orders: 7 years (tax/compliance).

  • Picker Data: Product ideas/commission records retained while active + 5 years (tax/legal).

  • Marketing Data: Until opt-out/unsubscribe.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect children’s data. Contact us to request deletion.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy. Material changes will be notified via email or Site banner. The "Last Updated" date reflects the latest version.