Effective Date: 15/07/2025

1. Who We Are

Sourcima (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates an online marketplace to connect buyers and suppliers for manufacturing projects.

Contact: support@sourcima.com

2. Data We Collect

• Personal Information: Name, email, company, phone, and login info

• Project Data: Uploaded requirements, drawings, messages

• Usage Data: IP address, device/browser info, cookies, analytics data

  
  

3. How We Collect Data

• Account registration and profile updates

• Uploading projects/interacting with users

• Automated collection via website technologies

  
  

4. Purposes for Data Use

• Account management and service provision

• Project quoting/matching and communication

• Quality assurance, analytics, and service improvement

• Legal and regulatory compliance

  
  

5. Legal Basis for Processing

We process data if:

• Necessary for contract performance

• Based on user consent (e.g., marketing, certain cookies)

• Required by law

  
  

6. Data Sharing

• With suppliers to enable quoting and service delivery

• With trusted service providers (e.g., payment processors, analytics), under confidentiality agreements

• Not sold to third parties

• May disclose if legally required, or for safety/security

  
  

7. International Data Transfers

If data leave the EEA, we implement safeguards such as standard contractual clauses, and specify the countries where data is transferred.

8. Data Retention

Personal data is stored no longer than necessary for business/legal purposes. Deletion requests can be made by contacting us.

9. User Rights

Users may request:

• Access, correction, deletion, or export of their personal data

• Restriction or objection to processing

• Withdrawal of consent. To exercise rights, contact us at support@sourcima.com

  
  

10. Cookies and Tracking

Cookies and similar technologies support website functionality and analytics; users can manage cookie preferences through their browser or privacy settings.

11. Security

We employ reasonable technical and organisational measures (such as encryption, restricted access, and regular security updates) to protect personal data from unauthorised access or misuse.

12. Automated Decision-Making

Should Sourcima use automated systems to assist with quoting or supplier selection, this will be clearly explained, along with how it may impact users.

13. Changes to the Policy

Policy updates will be posted to this page and users notified of significant changes.

14. Contact & Complaints

For questions or privacy concerns, or to file a complaint, please contact us at support@sourcima.com Users may also contact relevant supervisory authorities to lodge complaints.