This policy explains how Abel Sourcing ("we", "us" or "our") handles personal information when you visit abelsourcing.com, request a quote, download a resource or contact us by email, WhatsApp, LinkedIn or another channel. It applies to this website and pre-contract communications. A signed project agreement may contain additional data-handling terms.
Information We Collect
We may collect information you provide, including your name, business email, country, company or brand, product category, order requirements, target price, quantity, timeline and message content. If a project proceeds, communications may also include supplier details, product specifications, quotations, invoices, inspection records, shipment information and other documents needed to perform the requested service.
Our website and service providers may automatically receive limited technical information such as IP address, browser and device type, referring page, pages visited, approximate location, timestamps and cookie or similar identifiers.
How We Use Information
- Respond to inquiries, prepare quotations and evaluate whether we can assist.
- Coordinate sourcing, supplier verification, inspection, production and shipping services you request.
- Maintain project records, prevent fraud or misuse and protect our website and communications.
- Understand website performance and improve our content, services and user experience.
- Meet legal, tax, accounting or dispute-resolution obligations where applicable.
We do not sell personal information. We do not use inquiry details for unrelated mass marketing without an appropriate basis or your consent.
Service Providers and Communications
Website inquiries are processed through Formspree. Our website may also use Cloudflare for security and delivery, Google Analytics for aggregated usage measurement, and external communication services such as email, WhatsApp and LinkedIn when you choose those channels. These providers process information under their own terms and privacy policies.
For sourcing work, information may be shared only as reasonably necessary with potential or selected suppliers, inspectors, logistics providers, customs or compliance professionals and other project participants. Before sharing confidential designs or commercially sensitive files, ask us about appropriate confidentiality arrangements.
International Processing
Abel Sourcing operates from China and works with overseas buyers and service providers. Your information may therefore be processed in China and other countries involved in your inquiry or project. Data-protection rules may differ from those in your country.
Retention and Security
We retain inquiry and project information only for as long as reasonably needed for communication, service delivery, recordkeeping, legal obligations and legitimate business protection. We use reasonable organizational and technical safeguards, but no internet transmission or storage method can be guaranteed completely secure.
Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection or a copy of personal information. You may also ask us to stop non-essential marketing. Some records may need to be retained for legal, accounting, security or contractual reasons.
Cookies and Analytics
The site may use essential storage for functions such as theme preference and may use analytics technologies to understand visits and performance. You can limit cookies through your browser settings. Blocking some storage may affect site functionality.
Children
This business website is not directed to children, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy as our website, providers or legal obligations change. The latest version and effective date will appear on this page.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests, email abel@abelsourcing.com. Please describe the information or inquiry concerned so we can locate it.