Privacy Policy

Introduction

Horizon Crest Ventures LLC ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") values the privacy of our clients, partners, and website visitors. We are committed to handling your personal and business information with the highest standards of care, security, and transparency.

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect when you use our website at horizoncrestventures.com, request our procurement, sourcing, or logistics services, or otherwise interact with our business. It also explains your rights with respect to that information and how you can exercise them.

Information We Collect

Depending on how you interact with Horizon Crest Ventures, we may collect the following categories of information:

Personal & Business Identification Information:

• Full name and job title
• Company name and business type
• Email address (business and personal)
• Phone number and WhatsApp contact
• Business mailing address

Procurement & Project Information:

• Product descriptions, specifications, and requirements
• Supplier preferences and sourcing location instructions
• Shipping and delivery addresses in the United States and internationally
• Uploaded documents including product specs, technical drawings, and images
• Budget and quantity information
• Project timelines and service preferences

Financial Information:

• Payment details processed through secure third-party payment processors (Stripe, PayPal)
• Invoice records and transaction history

Website & Analytics Data:

• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type and device information
• Pages visited, time on site, and referral sources
• Form submission data

How We Use Your Information

Information collected by Horizon Crest Ventures is used exclusively for legitimate business purposes, including:

• Responding to inquiries — to review and respond to quote requests, service questions, and contact form submissions
• Providing procurement services — to identify suppliers, negotiate pricing, manage purchase orders, and conduct quality inspections on your behalf
• Coordinating shipments — to arrange freight, prepare customs documentation, and track international shipments from origin to your U.S. destination
• Processing payments — to send invoices, process service fees, and maintain accurate financial records
• Delivering customer support — to communicate project updates, respond to questions, and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Improving our services — to analyze usage patterns, improve our website, and enhance our procurement and logistics processes
• Sending service updates — to notify clients of relevant updates, policy changes, or new service offerings (you may opt out at any time)
• Preventing fraud and abuse — to monitor for suspicious activity, verify identities where required, and protect the integrity of our platform

Data Protection & Security

Horizon Crest Ventures implements industry-standard technical and organizational security measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

• All data transmitted via our website is encrypted using SSL/TLS protocols (HTTPS)
• Access to client information is restricted to authorized personnel on a need-to-know basis
• We use secure, password-protected systems and multi-factor authentication where applicable
• Client business information, supplier data, and project details are never sold, rented, or shared with unauthorized third parties
• We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy, or as required by applicable law

Third-Party Services

To operate our business effectively, Horizon Crest Ventures uses certain third-party services and platforms that may process some of your information. These providers are contractually required to handle your data securely and only for the purposes we specify.

Each third-party provider operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these services if you have concerns about how they handle data. We do not sell your personal information to any third party for advertising or marketing purposes.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and personalize content. Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies — required for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled
• Analytics cookies — help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Google Analytics)
• Functional cookies — remember your preferences and settings to improve your experience
• Marketing cookies — may be used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising

Your Rights

As a user of our website and services, you have the following rights with respect to your personal information. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8.

We will respond to all rights requests within 30 days of receipt. In some cases, we may be unable to fulfill a deletion request if the information is required for ongoing service delivery, fraud prevention, or legal compliance.

Contact Us About Privacy

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Horizon Crest Ventures handles your personal information, please contact us through any of the following channels: