Trend Source Capital LLC (“Trend Source,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our business clients, investors, job applicants, and all other professional contacts who interact with us through our website, https://trendsourcellc.com (“Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information in connection with our business activities, which include business receivables management, investing in debt portfolios and collections, investor relations, workforce services, and internal team development.

This policy complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and other applicable federal and state privacy regulations, and it applies to all users across the United States.

I. Information We Collect

We collect only the information necessary to conduct our business, fulfill our services, and support our internal operations. This includes:

Business Contact Information

• • Full name

  • Business name

  • Business address

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Job title or role

  • Communication preferences and history

Investor Information

• • Accredited investor verification data (as required by law)

  • Investment interest and history

  • Contact and communication preferences

Investor data is collected solely for relationship management, regulatory compliance, and communication purposes.

Job Applicant & Workforce Data

• • Resumes, CVs, or bios

  • Work history, certifications, or licenses

  • Contact information

  • Availability and preferences

  • Background information (if required by client companies)

Applicant data may be shared with third-party client businesses strictly for job placement or workforce development purposes.

Technical and Usage Data

• • IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited on our Site

  • Time and date of access

Collected through analytics tools to improve website functionality and user experience.

II. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information to:

• Provide, manage, and improve our services

• Conduct business development and client relations

• Communicate with clients, investors, and applicants

• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance

• Place workforce candidates with partner companies

• Develop our internal team and advisory board

• Analyze trends to enhance user experience on our Site

We do not use your information for any unrelated marketing purposes.

III. Sharing of Information

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

• With third-party service providers who help us operate our website or conduct our business (e.g., hosting, analytics, payment processors)

• With client companies strictly for job placement when an applicant expresses interest

• With investment compliance firms or platforms, as required by federal or state regulations

• With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law

All third parties are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for specified purposes.

IV. Data Security and Storage

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to safeguard your information. All sensitive data (such as investor records or applicant information) is transmitted securely. While no online system is completely secure, we strive to protect your information using industry best practices.

V. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to meet legal and regulatory requirements. Applicant information may be retained for up to 24 months for placement purposes unless requested otherwise. Investor records are retained in accordance with SEC and other federal financial regulations.

VI. Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Correct inaccurate or incomplete information

• Request deletion, subject to legal and regulatory exceptions

• Limit sharing for marketing or placement purposes

• Opt out of email or promotional communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@trendsourcellc.com or use the “unsubscribe” link in any communication.

VII. Cookies and Tracking

Our Site may use first-party cookies and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics) for internal reporting and experience enhancement. We do not use third-party tracking for advertising or behavioral profiling.

VIII. Age Restrictions

Our services are intended solely for individuals and businesses aged 18 or older. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

IX. Third-Party Services

We may use the following third-party providers:

• Payment Processors (e.g., Stripe, Square, PayPal)

• Hosting and Security (e.g., SiteGround, Cloudflare)

• Form and CRM Tools (e.g., Fluent Forms, Mailchimp)

• Analytics Platforms (e.g., Google Analytics)

Please refer to their respective privacy policies for more information.

X. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a new Effective Date. Your continued use of our Site after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

XI. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data handling practices, please contact us:

Trend Source Capital LLC
Email: privacy@trendsourcellc.com
Website: https://trendsourcellc.com