سياسة الخصوصية
Effective Date: September 1, 2026
Sheba Golden Star LLC (“Sheba,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to handling personal information responsibly.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, store, and protect personal information when you visit our website, use our sourcing and procurement platform, communicate with our team, or engage our services.
Our services are primarily intended for businesses and their authorized representatives.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of information:
Business and Contact Information
Names, business names, job titles, business email addresses, phone numbers, billing addresses, shipping addresses, and other contact details.
Account Information
Login credentials, account identifiers, company profiles, account preferences, and information associated with authorized users.
Sourcing and Procurement Information
Product specifications, drawings, images, quantities, quotations, purchase orders, supplier communications, inspection reports, shipping details, and other documents or information submitted in connection with sourcing and procurement projects.
Payment and Transaction Information
Invoices, payment status, transaction records, billing details, and related financial information. Where payment processors are used, payment information may be processed directly by those providers.
Communications
Messages, emails, inquiries, feedback, support requests, and communications exchanged through our platform or other business channels.
Technical and Usage Information
IP addresses, device and browser information, pages visited, approximate location derived from IP addresses, referral sources, website interactions, and other technical information collected through cookies, analytics tools, server logs, or similar technologies.
We may also receive information from authorized business representatives, suppliers, logistics providers, service providers, and other parties involved in a transaction.
2. How We Use Information
We use personal information to:
- Create, manage, and secure user accounts.
- Respond to inquiries and sourcing requests.
- Prepare quotations and coordinate procurement projects.
- Communicate with clients, suppliers, and service providers.
- Coordinate manufacturing, inspections, shipping, and delivery.
- Process payments, invoices, and transaction records.
- Provide order updates and project tracking.
- Operate, maintain, and improve our website and platform.
- Analyze website performance and understand service usage.
- Prevent fraud, investigate security incidents, and protect our business.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, accounting, and contractual obligations.
- Send business-related updates and marketing communications where permitted by law.
We do not use confidential client product designs or proprietary sourcing information for unrelated purposes without appropriate authorization.
3. How We Share Information
We may share information with parties involved in providing our services, including:
Manufacturers and Suppliers
To obtain quotations, coordinate samples, manage production, and fulfill approved procurement requests.
Inspection and Quality-Control Providers
To conduct agreed inspections, testing, verification, and quality assessments.
Shipping and Logistics Providers
To arrange transportation, customs documentation, freight forwarding, and delivery.
Affiliated Companies and Team Members
Including authorized personnel and affiliated operations in China and other locations, where necessary to provide services and manage our business.
Technology and Business Service Providers
Including providers of website hosting, cloud storage, communications, customer relationship management, accounting, analytics, security, and payment processing.
Legal and Regulatory Authorities
Where disclosure is required by law, necessary to respond to lawful requests, or appropriate to protect legal rights.
Business Transfers
In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or sale of business assets, subject to applicable legal requirements.
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation. Certain analytics or advertising technologies, if used, may nevertheless be classified as a “sale,” “sharing,” or targeted advertising under applicable privacy laws.
We limit disclosures to information reasonably necessary for the relevant purpose and apply appropriate contractual or organizational safeguards where required.
4. International Data Transfers
Sheba operates internationally, including through business operations and personnel in the United States and China.
Personal information, sourcing documents, account information, and project communications may be accessed, processed, or stored in countries other than the country where the information was originally collected.
Privacy and data-protection laws may differ between these locations.
Where required, we use appropriate legal mechanisms and safeguards for international transfers of personal information.
Access to client information is limited according to business needs and applicable security controls.
5. Cookies and Analytics
Our website and platform may use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Maintain login sessions and account functionality.
- Remember user preferences.
- Improve security and website performance.
- Understand traffic, navigation, and website usage.
- Measure the effectiveness of our services and communications.
Some cookies are necessary for the operation of the website or platform, while others may be optional.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain consent before using nonessential cookies or similar tracking technologies.
You may also be able to manage cookies through your browser settings or available website privacy controls.
Additional information about specific cookies and providers may be made available through our website.
6. Data Security
We use reasonable technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.
These measures may include access controls, authentication procedures, encrypted communications, security monitoring, and restrictions on personnel access.
However, no internet transmission or electronic storage system can be guaranteed completely secure.
Clients are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their account credentials and promptly reporting suspected unauthorized account activity.
7. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to:
- Provide our services and maintain client accounts.
- Complete procurement projects and fulfill contractual obligations.
- Maintain business, tax, accounting, and transaction records.
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.
- Meet applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Protect the security and integrity of our systems.
Retention periods depend on the type of information, its purpose, and applicable legal obligations.
When information is no longer required, we will delete, anonymize, or otherwise securely handle it in accordance with applicable law and our retention procedures.
8. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to:
- Request access to personal information we maintain about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate information.
- Request deletion of certain personal information.
- Obtain a copy of certain personal information.
- Object to or restrict certain processing activities.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
- Opt out of certain marketing communications, targeted advertising, or data-sharing practices.
- Appeal a decision regarding a privacy request, where applicable.
These rights may be subject to legal exceptions, identity verification, and other applicable requirements.
To exercise your rights, contact us using the information provided below.
We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
9. Marketing Communications
We may send service announcements, procurement updates, educational materials, company news, and other business-related communications.
Where required by law, we will obtain consent before sending marketing communications.
You may opt out of promotional emails using the unsubscribe instructions included in those messages or by contacting us directly.
Opting out of marketing does not prevent us from sending essential account, security, transaction, or service-related communications.
10. Confidential Business Information
Clients may submit confidential product designs, supplier details, pricing, manufacturing requirements, and other proprietary business information.
We use such information to provide agreed services and share it with authorized parties as reasonably necessary to fulfill sourcing and procurement requests.
Confidentiality and intellectual-property obligations are further addressed in our Terms of Service and any applicable client agreement.
This Privacy Policy does not transfer ownership of client designs, trademarks, or other intellectual property to Sheba.
11. Third-Party Websites and Services
Our website or platform may contain links to third-party websites, payment providers, scheduling tools, or other external services.
These third parties may have their own privacy policies and information-handling practices.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of independently operated third-party websites or services.
We encourage users to review the privacy policies of third-party services before providing information.
12. Children's Privacy
Our services are intended for business users and are not directed toward children under the age of 18.
We do not knowingly collect personal information directly from children for account registration or procurement services.
If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take appropriate steps to delete or otherwise lawfully handle that information.
13. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our business practices, technology, services, or legal requirements.
The revised version will be posted on our website with an updated effective date.
Where required by law, we will provide additional notice or obtain consent for material changes.
14. Contact Us
For questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal information, contact:
Sheba Golden Star LLC
Business email: [email protected]
Business address: 418 Broadway Ste N Albany, NY 12207
Website: shebagoldenstar.com
Where another Sheba legal entity independently determines how personal information is processed, additional entity-specific information may be provided as required by applicable law.