Trust model
Listing privacy modes
Every listing carries one privacy mode, chosen by the seller when the stock is listed and shown clearly to buyers on the listing card and detail screen. It controls what each side can see about the other — nothing else about the listing changes.
Standard
Identities can be revealed when appropriate
Both businesses are named on the listing and in enquiries. Company name, trading location and verification badge are visible to any verified buyer who can see the listing.
- Buyer sees
- Full company name, location and verification badge
- Seller sees
- Full buyer company identity with every enquiry
- Reveal
- Already visible — no reveal step needed
Protected
Identity limited while browsing; shared with the counterparty on commitment
Each business's identity stays limited while browsing and making enquiries. If a transaction is committed, trading names and business contact emails are shared only with that counterparty so the transaction can be completed. Identity can also be revealed earlier by mutual agreement.
- Buyer sees
- Sector, region, verification status and trading history summary
- Seller sees
- Buyer sector and region until reveal is agreed
- Reveal
- Either side requests reveal; identities exchange when both agree
Fully Mediated
Not currently available for new listings
Identities hidden from each other; Stock Reach knows both
Buyer and seller never see each other's identity. Stock Reach holds both verified identities and passes messages between them, subject to legally required disclosures.
- Buyer sees
- Goods only — no identifying business information
- Seller sees
- Anonymised buyer reference and verification tier
- Reveal
- No reveal between parties. Stock Reach holds both identities and discloses only where legally required
Stock Reach always holds verified identities for both sides of a trade, including on Fully Mediated listings, and will disclose them where legally required. This platform does not process payments, invoicing, VAT, contracts or shipping.