NearSupply Sourcing is operated by NearRange LLC ("we", "us", "our"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information when you use the NearSupply Sourcing platform at https://nearsupply.com.
By registering and using the Platform, you consent to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use the Platform.
We collect the following categories of personal and business data:
| Category | Data collected | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Account data | Name, email, password (hashed), phone, role (buyer/supplier) | Account creation and authentication |
| Business data | Company name, country, city, address, website, trade categories | Supplier directory and buyer matching |
| Sourcing data | RFQ/RFI/RFP content, quotations, award decisions, event history | Platform functionality and audit trail |
| Usage data | Login times, pages visited, actions taken on Platform | Security, fraud prevention, and improvement |
| Communication data | Messages sent between users on the Platform | Dispute resolution and audit trail |
| Payment data | Membership plan subscribed, payment reference (not card details) | Membership management |
| Location data | GPS coordinates (if provided by supplier for map listing) | Supplier map and directory |
| Social login data | Name, email, profile photo from Google or LinkedIn (if used) | Social authentication |
We do not collect payment card details. All card processing is handled by our payment provider (WooCommerce/payment gateway) and governed by their own privacy policies.
We use your data to:
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for advertising purposes. We do not share your data with buyers or suppliers beyond what is necessary for the operation of the sourcing events you participate in.
We share your data only in the following limited circumstances:
We do not share your data with any other third parties without your explicit consent.
Your data is stored on secured servers hosted by our hosting provider. We implement the following technical and organizational security measures:
While we take reasonable precautions, no system is completely secure. We cannot guarantee the absolute security of your data. In the event of a data breach that affects your personal data, we will notify you as required by applicable law.
We use the following types of cookies:
We do not use advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or third-party analytics cookies. You can disable cookies in your browser settings but this will prevent you from logging in to the Platform.
You have the following rights regarding your personal data:
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at admin@nearsupply.com. We will respond within 30 days.
Note that deletion of your account will not erase sourcing event records, quotations, or audit trails that form part of another user's commercial record. These are retained for legal and contractual compliance purposes.
We retain your personal data for as long as your account is active, and for a reasonable period thereafter for legal and operational reasons:
After the retention period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.
The Platform is intended for use by business professionals and registered commercial entities only. We do not knowingly collect personal data from individuals under the age of 18. If you believe a minor has registered on our Platform, please contact us immediately at admin@nearsupply.com and we will delete the account promptly.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify registered users by email and update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
Continued use of the Platform after notification of changes constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.
For any privacy-related questions, requests, or concerns, please contact:
This Privacy Policy was last updated on 14 April 2026.