Privacy Policy

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Global Source Hub, operated by M Traders Last LTD (United Kingdom), respects your privacy. This Policy explains how we collect and use personal data through globalsourcehub.co and during sourcing engagements.

2. Data Collected

Contact details: name, email, phone, company name, country
Sourcing brief information: product requirements, volumes, pricing targets
Business information provided during engagement
Correspondence and communications
Website usage data: IP address, browser, pages visited

3. Lawful Basis

We process data on the basis of contract performance (to provide sourcing services), legitimate interests (to operate and improve our business), and legal obligation (to comply with applicable law).

4. Use of Data

To identify suitable suppliers matching your requirements
To manage sourcing engagements and supplier introductions
To communicate about your enquiry and project
To invoice and collect fees
To send relevant trade and sourcing updates (with consent)
To comply with UK and international legal obligations

5. Supplier Data Sharing

To facilitate sourcing, we share relevant product requirements and buyer information with shortlisted suppliers. Supplier information shared with clients is provided in good faith. We do not share your financial or payment data with suppliers.

6. International Transfers

Given the global nature of our work, client data may be shared with suppliers in non-UK/EEA countries. We take reasonable steps to ensure appropriate protections are in place for such transfers.

7. Retention

Engagement data is retained for 7 years following completion for legal and tax compliance. Website enquiry data is retained for 2 years. You may request deletion subject to legal retention requirements.

8. Your Rights

You have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, and port your personal data. Contact hello@globalsourcehub.co to exercise any right. You may also lodge a complaint with the UK ICO.

9. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your data, including encrypted communications and access controls.

10. Contact

Privacy enquiries: hello@globalsourcehub.co | WhatsApp: +1 (316) 361-7579 | M Traders Last LTD, United Kingdom.