Sourcik respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use the Sourcik Platform.

By creating an account or using Sourcik, you agree to this Privacy Policy.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you use Sourcik, we may collect :

Account Information

• Name
• Business email
• Phone number
• Company name
• Job title
• Country
• Company website

Business Information

• Company profile
• Products and services
• Certifications
• Business documents
• Company images
• RFQs and quotations

Platform Usage

• IP address
• Browser information
• Device information
• Operating system
• Pages visited
• Search queries
• AI interactions
• Click activity
• Login history

Communications

We may store messages, quotation requests, attachments, support requests, and other communications exchanged through the Platform.

Payment Information

If you purchase paid services, payment processing may be handled by third-party payment providers. Sourcik does not store complete payment card information.

How We Use Your Information

We use your information to :

• Create and manage your account.
• Provide AI-powered supplier discovery.
• Connect buyers and suppliers.
• Improve search results.
• Respond to support requests.
• Verify supplier information.
• Prevent fraud and abuse.
• Improve Platform performance.
• Comply with legal obligations.
• Personalize your experience.

We may also send you updates regarding new features, products, newsletters, promotions, and platform announcements. You may opt out of promotional communications at any time using the unsubscribe link included in our emails.

Service-related communications, such as account verification, password resets, security alerts, billing notices, supplier responses, RFQ updates, and other operational notifications, are essential for providing the Platform and cannot be disabled while your account remains active.

Marketing Communications

By creating an account and accepting our Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, you acknowledge that Sourcik may send product updates, newsletters, sourcing insights, feature announcements, educational content, and promotional communications.

You may unsubscribe from promotional emails at any time. Unsubscribing from marketing communications will not affect essential service-related emails.

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to :

• Keep you signed in.
• Remember preferences.
• Analyze Platform usage.
• Improve user experience.
• Measure website performance.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings, although certain features may no longer function properly.

AI Processing

Certain searches, inquiries, and content submitted to Sourcik may be processed using artificial intelligence technologies to improve search quality, supplier recommendations, procurement insights, and Platform functionality.

AI-generated results should be independently verified before making business decisions.

Sharing Information

We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us with :

• Cloud hosting
• Authentication
• Email delivery
• Payment processing
• Analytics
• Customer support
• Security monitoring
• Artificial intelligence services

These providers are permitted to process information only as necessary to provide services on our behalf.

We may also disclose information where required by applicable law or to protect the rights, safety, or security of Sourcik, its users, or the public.

Data Retention

We retain personal information while your account remains active and for a reasonable period afterward to :

• comply with legal obligations,
• resolve disputes,
• prevent fraud,
• enforce our agreements,
• improve our services.

Information may be anonymized and retained for analytics and reporting purposes.

Data Security

We use commercially reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect personal information.

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries where Sourcik or its service providers operate.

By using the Platform, you consent to such transfers in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Your Rights

Subject to applicable law, you may request to :

• Access your personal information.
• Correct inaccurate information.
• Delete your account.
• Update your business profile.
• Export your data where applicable.
• Opt out of promotional communications.

Requests may be submitted to :
rohit@sourcik.com

Children's Privacy

Sourcik is intended for business users and is not designed for individuals under the age of 18.

Changes to this Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.

The latest version will always be available on the Platform.

Continued use of Sourcik after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.