Privacy Policy

1. Scope of This Policy

This Policy applies to information collected through our website, any associated applications, and any communications between you and Sterling Crest Markets, including inquiries submitted through contact or overview-request forms. It does not apply to third-party websites or services that may be linked from our site, which are governed by their own privacy policies.

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

• Contact information you voluntarily provide, such as name, email address, or company name, when you submit a form or request further information.
• Communication content, including any messages, questions, or materials you send to us.
• Technical and usage data, such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, pages viewed, and referring URLs, typically collected automatically through standard web server logs or similar technologies.
• Cookie and similar tracking data, as described in Section 6 below, where applicable.

3. How We Use Information

Information we collect may be used to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide requested information about Sterling Crest Markets's offerings.
• Operate, maintain, and improve the functionality and content of our website.
• Monitor and analyze usage patterns and trends to better understand how our website is used.
• Maintain the security and integrity of our systems and detect or prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.
• Comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our terms and policies.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Where applicable data protection law requires a legal basis for processing personal information, we generally rely on one or more of the following: your consent, the necessity of processing to respond to your request or provide information you asked for, our legitimate interests in operating and securing our website, and compliance with legal obligations. Where we rely on consent, you may withdraw it at any time, as described in Section 8.

5. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We do not sell personal information. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• With service providers who perform functions on our behalf, such as website hosting, analytics, or communication tools, bound by appropriate confidentiality obligations.
• To comply with a legal obligation, court order, or governmental request.
• To protect the rights, property, or safety of Sterling Crest Markets, our users, or others.
• In connection with a merger, acquisition, restructuring, or sale of assets, subject to standard confidentiality arrangements.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our website may use cookies or similar tracking technologies to support basic functionality, remember preferences, and understand how visitors interact with our content. You can generally control or disable cookies through your browser settings; however, doing so may affect certain features of the website. Where required by applicable law, we will seek your consent before placing non-essential cookies.

7. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When information is no longer needed, we will take reasonable steps to delete, anonymize, or securely dispose of it.

8. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, which may include the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you.
• Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Object to or request restriction of certain processing activities.
• Withdraw previously given consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
• Request a copy of your information in a portable format, where applicable.

To exercise any of these rights, please use the contact details provided on our website. We may need to verify your identity before responding to certain requests.

9. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures designed to protect information from unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

10. International Data Transfers

If information is transferred to, stored, or processed in a country other than the one in which it was originally collected, we will take reasonable steps to ensure that such transfers are carried out in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of majority in their jurisdiction, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected information from a child, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

12. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.