This Privacy Policy outlines the types of information we collect when you:

• Visit the Global Trade Source LTD website at https://globaltradesource.uk;
• Interact with us online, including on our social media platforms (“Online Activities”); or
• Engage with us offline, such as via telephone or at in-person events (“Offline Activities”).

Collectively, the website, online interactions, and offline engagements are referred to as the “Services.” Please read this Privacy Policy thoroughly to understand how Global Trade Source LTD collects, uses, and shares your information, as well as how you can manage your information. By using the Services, you agree to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as outlined in this Privacy Policy, and you agree to our Terms of Use, which are incorporated by reference. If you do not agree, please discontinue using the Services and refer to the information below regarding your rights.

Information We Collect

Global Trade Source LTD collects information that identifies, describes, or can reasonably be linked to you (“Personal Information”). This includes:

• Personal Identifiers: such as your name, date of birth, phone number, email address, and postal address.
• Audio, Electronic, and Visual Data: such as photos and other content you post on our Sites. This may include information from your social media accounts, such as social media account ID, profile photo, and other data made available when you link your social media or loyalty accounts.
• Internet and Network Activity: such as how you use our Sites, the services you view, and the websites you visit when you leave our site. We also collect data through cookies and similar technologies (see the Cookies section below for more details).

Personal Information does not include publicly available data from government records or data that has been de-identified or aggregated.

Sources of Personal Information

We gather your Personal Information from the following sources:

• Directly from You: when you purchase services, sign up for newsletters or email lists, or communicate with us.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: when you use our Site (see the Cookies section below).
• Social Media Platforms: when you interact with us on social media. Depending on your privacy settings, these platforms may provide us with data such as your name, profile name, demographic details, contact information, region, interests, and usage data.
• Business Partners: if they have your consent or another legal basis to share your information with us.

How We Use Your Information

We use your Personal Information to:

• Provide you with the information or services you request or agree to receive;
• Contact you with information, newsletters, and promotional materials from Global Trade Source LTD or our third-party partners and affiliates;
• Enable you to connect with third-party services, such as social media platforms;
• Address technical issues and unauthorized activities on the Services;
• Analyze and understand how you use and interact with our Services to develop new products or improve existing ones;
• Enhance the user experience and enable customizations;
• Prevent and detect fraud or other crimes; and
• Operate our daily business activities.

We will not use your Personal Information for materially different purposes without first making reasonable efforts to notify you.

Sharing Your Information

To achieve the purposes listed above, we may share the information we collect with:

• Service Providers: such as businesses, professionals, or technical support providers that help us operate our business and Services.
• Marketing Partners: who assist us in placing ads, customizing them for certain audiences, and improving our marketing efforts.
• Legal and Safety Requirements: we may disclose your information to comply with legal requirements, protect our Site, servers, network systems, and databases, or respond to judicial processes or government requests.
• Business Transactions: if we sell or purchase assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity. In bankruptcy or reorganization, your information may be considered an asset and transferred accordingly.
• Aggregated or Anonymized Data: we may share de-identified or aggregated information with third parties for marketing or analytics purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies, tags, pixels, and similar technologies (“Cookies”) to provide, customize, evaluate, improve, and protect our Services. Cookies are small pieces of text placed on your browser, device, or hard drive when you visit a website. They serve various functions, such as remembering your login information.

Managing Cookies: You can set your browser to block certain cookies or notify you when a cookie is set. Blocking cookies may affect some features on our website. For more information on customizing your browser’s cookie settings, please visit the help section of your web browser.

Your Choices

You can opt out of having your information used for non-service-related purposes by:

• Email Offers: Send an email to info@globaltradesource.uk with “Do Not Email” in the subject line if you do not wish to receive marketing emails from us.

Please note that we are not responsible for informing third parties (including our service providers or partners) of any changes you request.

Third-Party Links and Plug-Ins

Our Site may include links to third-party websites and applications, which have their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the practices of such sites and apps. Our Sites and Apps may also feature social plugins, allowing interaction with social media platforms. Your use of these plugins is subject to each social media site’s privacy policy.

Public Areas

Any information you disclose on our Site, in blogs, message boards, or other public areas, becomes public information. Please exercise caution when disclosing Personal Information in these areas.

Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When changes are made, we will post them on the Site. Your continued use of the Site following any changes signifies your acceptance of those changes. If the Privacy Policy changes materially, we will take reasonable steps to notify you.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our practices, please contact us at:

• Email: info@globaltradesource.uk
• Address: Office 7, 30 Uphall Road, Ilford, United Kingdom, IG1 2JF
• Phone: +44 7491906520