Privacy Policy

Simply Source (“we”, “our”, or “us”) values your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website www.simplysource.com, whether you are a business representative or an individual job applicant.

We operate globally and are committed to complying with international privacy regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

1. Information We Collect

We collect the following personal information when you interact with our website:

• Full Name
• Email Address
• Company Name (if applicable)
• Browser Cookies
• Website Analytics Data, such as:
  • Device type and operating system
  • Referring website or source
  • Time spent on pages and click behavior
  • IP address and geolocation (where applicable)

We do not collect passwords, payment details, or create user accounts.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

• To communicate with business clients and job applicants
• To respond to inquiries submitted through our contact forms
• To improve website performance and user experience through analytics
• To comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not use your information for profiling, automated decision-making, or targeted advertising.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our lawful bases for processing your personal data include:

• Consent – when you voluntarily submit your information via forms
• Contractual necessity – when processing is required to fulfill a service or request
• Legitimate interests – to operate and improve our website (e.g., analytics)
• Legal obligation – when required by law

4. Data Sharing and Third Parties

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

We may share data only with trusted third-party service providers, solely for the purposes outlined in this Policy. These may include:

• Website hosting and infrastructure providers
• Analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)

All service providers are contractually bound to protect your information and comply with applicable data protection laws.

5. International Data Transfers

Simply Source is a global organization. Your data may be transferred to and stored in countries outside your local jurisdiction, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection as your home country.

In such cases, we ensure adequate safeguards are in place, such as:

• Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission
• Binding corporate rules or equivalent legal mechanisms

6. Your Rights (GDPR & CCPA)

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights:

GDPR (EU/EEA Residents)

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectify inaccurate or incomplete data
• Right to request erasure ("right to be forgotten")
• Right to restrict or object to processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

CCPA (California Residents)

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to request deletion of your personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: hello@simplysource.com

7. Cookies and Analytics

Our website uses cookies and tracking technologies for performance and analytics purposes.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small files stored on your device that help us analyze website traffic and enhance your experience.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential cookies – Required for basic website functionality
• Analytics cookies – Help us understand user behavior (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control cookies through your browser settings or opt out of Google Analytics using their browser add-on.

8. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law.

Retention periods depend on:

• The nature of the information collected
• Our legal obligations
• Our legitimate business needs (e.g., audits, compliance)

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:

• SSL encryption
• Secure server infrastructure
• Access controls and monitoring
• Regular software updates

Despite our efforts, no system is 100% secure. We recommend you avoid submitting highly sensitive information through our website.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. When we do, we will add the "Last updated" date at the top of the page.

Material changes will be clearly communicated on our website.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can reach us at:

Email: hello@simplysource.com‍