PRIVACY POLICY

Components Source Network, a DBA of Embassy Global PR & Marketing Communications, LLC (“Embassy Global”), and our associated brands and publications would like to assure you that we are absolutely committed to protecting the privacy of your personal information.

We will ensure that all information you choose to provide to us is kept private, confidential, and secure, and that we will use it only to provide the information and services you specifically request.

This Privacy Policy sets out our current policies and procedures for your data protection and relates solely to the information that you provide via this website. This Privacy Policy will not change or affect any personal information that you provide to Components Source Network or Embassy Global.

Please read this Privacy Policy before you use our website or submit any personal information. By using this site, you are accepting the practices described in this privacy policy. These practices may be changed from time to time, but any such changes will be posted and will apply only on a go-forward, non-retroactive basis.

It is important that you revisit this Privacy Policy regularly, as our content or services may evolve, and this Privacy Policy may also change accordingly.

Who We Are

When we say “we” or “us” in this Privacy Policy, we are referring specifically to Components Source Network, a DBA of Embassy Global PR & Marketing Communications, LLC (“Embassy Global”) and a New York Corporation with a business mailing address of 5501 Camp Road #924, Hamburg, New York 14075-0924 USA.

Scope

This Privacy Policy sets forth how Components Source Network, our parent company Embassy Global, and our associated brands and e-news sites use and protect any information that you give us when using this website. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified, you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement.

Components Source Network may update this policy from time to time. You should check this page periodically to stay informed of any changes. This policy is effective as of December 2025.

What Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us

When you complete a Request for Information form, sign up for our newsletter, consult with our Sales, Editorial, or Customer Service Teams, send us an email, or communicate with us in any way, you are voluntarily providing Components Source Network with information that we collect. This may include your name, job title, address, postcode, email address, IP address, phone number, credit card details, location data, purchase history, preferences, and demographic information relevant to surveys or offers.

By providing this information, you agree that Components Source Network or Embassy Global is included in this Privacy Policy. We collect only what is reasonably required for legitimate business purposes, such as processing inquiries, publishing news submissions, or providing marketing materials.

What Information We Hold About You

We keep the details you provide after you subscribe, register, submit news, or make an initial contact, including your name, email address, company name, and country. We also retain information about services requested, account details, and content preferences.

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect data about your visit, including Personally Identifiable Information such as your name, address, telephone number, business details, IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, and referring sites. We collect this through cookies, web logs, and web beacons.

We also track your engagement with our email communications, including whether messages are opened and which links are clicked. This helps us improve the relevance and usefulness of the content we send.

Why We Collect This Data and How We Use It

Any Personally Identifiable Information supplied to the Components Source Network is stored and used for purposes including, but not limited to:

  • Providing requested services
  • Fulfillment of agreements
  • Internal record keeping
  • Improving products and services
  • Publishing PR or editorial content submitted by you
  • Sending information about offers, products, or services (unless you opt out)
  • Conducting market and product analysis
  • Evaluating website usage and the effectiveness of advertising
  • Connecting online behavior to registration details
  • Customizing website experience

What Information We Automatically Collect

When you browse Components Source Network, we may automatically collect information via cookies, including device type, browser, IP address, referral source, and onsite behavior. This information helps improve site performance, advertising relevance, and user experience. Cookie data alone does not personally identify you unless combined with information you provide.

What Are Cookies and How Do We Use Them

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to enhance website functionality. Cookies help analyze web traffic and tailor features based on your preferences. They do not give us access to your device or identify you beyond the information you choose to share.

Traffic log cookies help us analyze webpage usage and improve site performance. You may choose to accept or decline cookies in your browser settings, but declining them may limit site functionality.

We operate under an implied consent policy for cookies. If you are not comfortable, you may delete cookies or browse in private/incognito mode.

What Are “Session” Cookies?

Components Source Network uses Session Cookies to remember log-ins and maintain your experience across website pages. These temporary cookies are essential for functionality and are deleted when you close your browser. More information can be found here: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/cookies/session-cookies-used-for.html.

What Are “Persistent” Cookies?

Persistent Cookies remain on your device for a defined period and help identify returning visitors for analytics. They do not store personal data, and all analytics remain anonymous. More information can be found here: https://www.allaboutcookies.org/cookies/persistent-cookies-used-for.html.

What Are Google AdSense Cookies?

Google AdSense cookies help report how ads on Components Source Network sites perform. All data is anonymous. More information can be found here:   https://policies.google.com/privacy

What Are DoubleClick Cookies?

DoubleClick cookies monitor the performance of display advertising across our sites. All user data remains anonymous. More information can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

What Are Google Analytics Cookies?

Components Source Network uses Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. All Analytics data is anonymized. More information can be found here: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Enabling/Disabling Cookies

You may modify browser settings to accept, refuse, or be notified about cookies. Disabling cookies may limit functionality. More information can be found here: About Cookies

Use of Web Beacons

Web beacons track whether email messages have been opened and which links have been clicked. No personally identifiable information is collected.

Turning off Web Beacons Within Emails

To avoid beacons, turn off HTML images or select plain-text emails in your email software.

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. Once you leave Components Source Network owned and operated websites, we have no control over external content or privacy practices. We encourage reviewing third-party privacy policies before submitting information.

The platform’s Privacy Policy also governs interactions with all of our social media platforms.

Information Shared with Third-Party Providers

We may share personally identifiable information with:

  • Payment processors
  • Authorized agents, distribution partners, and affiliated Embassy Global brands
  • Email/website hosting providers
  • Email service providers for transactional and marketing purposes
  • Legal authorities where required
  • Aggregated or anonymized data sets

How We Protect Your Information

  • Components Source Network implements reasonable and appropriate safeguards to protect personal data.
  • We conduct regular security scans, use SSL encryption, and restrict access to authorized personnel.
  • If a security breach occurs that materially affects you, we will notify you as soon as possible and outline corrective actions taken.
  • We do not sell or lease personal information unless required by law or explicitly permitted by you.

Your Access to Personally Identifiable Information

  • You may request updates, corrections, or deletion by emailing: DATA CHANGE REQUEST
  • We will provide the requested personal data within 30 days upon verified request.
  • If you wish to stop receiving email communications, use the unsubscribe link included in our messages.

Control and Management of Your Personal Information

You may restrict our collection or use of your data at any time by adjusting your user preferences or contacting us at:
enquiries@componentssource.com

Rights and Access to Your Personal Information

You may request a copy of any personally identifiable information we hold about you at any time, free of charge. We may require identity verification before processing such requests. You can also ask that we stop communicating with you, stop storing your information, or permanently delete your data. Requests may be sent to:

Data Protection Officer
Components Source Network
5501 Camp Road #924
Buffalo, New York 14075-0924
U.S.A.

Please specify the relevant publication title(s) when submitting your inquiry.

Changes to Privacy Policy

We may revise this Privacy Policy as needed. Updates become effective once posted. We encourage periodic review so you remain aware of how your data is handled. This policy was last updated in December 2025 to reflect good-faith compliance with GDPR and international best-practice standards.

Who We Are

We are Components Source Network, a DBA of Embassy Global, and a 100% woman-owned and -led WBE/WOSB/DOBE-certified small business. We value your correspondence and welcome questions or feedback at any time.

(Updated December 2025)