Who We Are

At Western Bridges, we’re dedicated to connecting businesses across the globe. Our digital platform can be found at http://westernbridges.com, serving as your comprehensive guide to bridging Eastern and Western markets.

Comments

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Who We Share Your Data With

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How Long We Retain Your Data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments. For registered users, we also store the personal information provided in their profile. All users can manage their personal information at any time, although usernames cannot be changed.

Your Rights Over Your Data

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Where Your Data Is Sent

Visitor comments may be screened by an automated spam detection service.