1. Introduction
GB SOURCING LTD ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website gbsourcing.digital or use our services.
By using our website and services, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:
- Name and contact information (email, phone number, address)
- Business information (company name, business registration number)
- Financial information (for tax reporting and compliance services)
- Account credentials and preferences
- Communications with us (emails, messages, support requests)
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:
- Device information (IP address, browser type, operating system)
- Usage data (pages visited, time spent, click patterns)
- Location data (general geographic location)
- Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see our Cookie Policy)
2.3 Information from Third Parties
We may receive information about you from third-party services, such as:
- Accounting software integrations
- Payment processors
- Business partners and service providers
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected information for various purposes:
- Service Delivery: To provide, maintain, and improve our tax reporting and compliance services
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send updates, and provide customer support
- Legal Compliance: To comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
- Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and security threats
- Analytics: To analyze usage patterns and improve our website and services
- Marketing: To send promotional materials (with your consent) and inform you about new features
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your personal data based on:
- Consent: When you have given clear consent for specific purposes
- Contract Performance: To fulfill our contractual obligations
- Legal Obligation: To comply with legal requirements
- Legitimate Interests: For our legitimate business interests, provided they don't override your rights
5. Information Sharing and Disclosure
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
5.1 Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website and providing services, such as:
- Cloud hosting providers
- Payment processors
- Analytics services
- Customer support platforms
5.2 Legal Requirements
We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation, or to:
- Comply with legal processes
- Protect our rights and property
- Prevent fraud or security issues
- Protect the safety of users or the public
5.3 Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
6. Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:
- Encryption of data in transit and at rest
- Secure authentication and access controls
- Regular security assessments and updates
- Employee training on data protection
- Incident response procedures
However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request access to your personal data
- Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("right to be forgotten")
- Restriction: Request restriction of processing
- Portability: Request transfer of your data
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 10.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to:
- Fulfill the purposes for which it was collected
- Comply with legal, regulatory, or tax obligations
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
When data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.
9. International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have different data protection laws.
When we transfer data outside the EEA, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as:
- Standard contractual clauses
- Adequacy decisions by the European Commission
- Other approved transfer mechanisms
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have collected information from a child, please contact us immediately.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by:
- Posting the updated policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date
- Sending an email notification (for significant changes)
Your continued use of our services after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) in the UK.