Privacy Policy


1. Introduction

H&E Global Sourcing, Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting the privacy of your information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and disclose information when you use our services, visit our website www.heglobalsourcing.com, or otherwise interact with us.


We provide strategic global sourcing services to businesses, helping them optimize their supply chains and procurement processes. In the course of providing these services, we may collect and process personal information from our clients, their suppliers, and other third parties.


2. Information We Collect
  • Information You Provide to Us:
    • Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, postal address, job title, and company name.
    • Business Information: Information about your company, its products or services, and its supply chain.
    • Financial Information: Payment information, such as credit card details or bank account information (if applicable).
    • Usernames and Passwords: If you create an account on our website.
    • Communications: Records of your communications with us, including emails, phone calls, and online chats.
    • Survey Responses: Information you provide in response to surveys or questionnaires.
  • Information We Collect Automatically:
    • Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring website, pages visited, and the dates and times of your visits.
    • Cookies and Similar Technologies: We may use cookies, web beacons, and other tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website.
  • Information We Collect from Other Sources:
    • Publicly Available Information: Information available in public databases or on social media.
    • Third-Party Service Providers: Information from our service providers, such as marketing agencies or data analytics providers.
    • Clients and Suppliers: Information provided to us by our clients or their suppliers in connection with our sourcing services. This may include personal information of employees, contractors, or representatives of those entities.
3. How We Use Your Information

We may use your information for the following purposes:


  • Providing Our Services:
    • To provide strategic global sourcing services to our clients.
    • To manage and administer client accounts.
    • To communicate with clients and suppliers.
    • To process payments.
  • Improving Our Services:
    • To analyze website traffic and user behavior.
    • To identify and fix technical issues.
    • To develop new products and services.
    • To personalize your experience on our website.
  • Marketing and Communications:
    • To send you newsletters, marketing emails, and other promotional materials.
    • To conduct market research.
    • To manage our social media accounts.
  • Legal and Compliance:
    • To comply with applicable laws and regulations.
    • To respond to legal requests and prevent fraud.
    • To protect our rights and interests.
4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with the following categories of recipients:


  • Clients: We may share information with our clients in connection with our sourcing services.
  • Suppliers: We may share information with suppliers in connection with our sourcing services.
  • Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who assist us with our business operations, such as:
    • Payment processors
    • Marketing agencies
    • Data analytics providers
    • IT service providers
    • Cloud storage providers
  • Legal Authorities: We may disclose your information to legal authorities if required by law or legal process.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.
5. International Data Transfers

As a global sourcing firm, we may transfer your information to countries outside of your country of residence, which may have different data protection laws than your country. We will take appropriate safeguards to protect your information when it is transferred internationally, such as:


  • Standard Contractual Clauses: Using standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission.
  • Adequacy Decisions: Transferring data to countries that have been deemed to provide an adequate level of data protection.
  • Consent: Obtaining your consent to the transfer.
6. Your Rights

You may have certain rights regarding your personal information, depending on your location and applicable laws. These rights may include:


  • Access: The right to access your personal information.
  • Rectification: The right to correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • Erasure: The right to have your personal information deleted.
  • Restriction of Processing: The right to restrict the processing of your personal information.
  • Data Portability: The right to receive your personal information in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
  • Objection: The right to object to the processing of your personal information.
  • Withdrawal of Consent: The right to withdraw your consent to the processing of your personal information (where consent is the basis for processing).

To exercise your rights, please contact us using the contact information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.


7. Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. These measures include:


  • Encryption: Encrypting sensitive data in transit and at rest.
  • Access Controls: Limiting access to personal information to authorized personnel.
  • Security Audits: Conducting regular security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
  • Employee Training: Training our employees on data security best practices.

However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.


8. Data Retention

We will retain your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.


9. Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior on our website. You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.


10. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.


11. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed to children under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 18. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete the information.


12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post any changes on our website and update the "Effective Date" at the top of this policy. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.


13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:


H&E Global Sourcing, Inc.

6901 Downwind Rd.

Greensboro, North Carolina 27409

support@heglobalsourcing.com

+1-336-355-9327

Effective Date: February 24th, 2025