At Hard Hat Planet, we are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you use our platform. By accessing or using Hard Hat Planet, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.
1.Introduction
Hard Hat Planet (“we,” “our,” “us”) operates a platform that connects buyers and suppliers of concrete machine parts. This Privacy Policy applies to all users of our platform, including buyers, suppliers, and visitors.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address.
- Account Information: Username, password, and other details related to your account.
- Transaction Information: Information related to RFQs, orders, payments, and communications with suppliers.
- Technical Information: IP address, browser type, device information, and usage data collected through cookies and similar technologies.
2.2 Non-Personal Information
We may also collect non-personal information that does not directly identify you. This includes aggregated data about how users interact with the platform.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To Provide Services: Facilitating connections between buyers and suppliers, processing RFQs, and managing orders.
- To Improve Our Platform: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance user experience and develop new features.
- To Communicate with You: Sending account-related notifications, updates, and marketing communications.
- To Ensure Security: Protecting the platform against unauthorized access, fraud, and other security risks.
- To Comply with Legal Obligations: Fulfilling our legal responsibilities, such as tax reporting and regulatory compliance.
4. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with:
- Suppliers: When you submit an RFQ or place an order, we share necessary information with the relevant supplier to process your request.
- Service Providers: We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating the platform, such as payment processors, hosting services, and email communication providers.
- Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, or in response to a legal process, such as a court order or subpoena.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred to the new owner.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your interactions with our platform. This information helps us improve our services, analyze trends, and deliver personalized content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
6. Data Security
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable measures to protect it from unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee the absolute security of your information.
7. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
8. Your Rights and Choices
You have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request access to the personal information we hold about you.
- Correction: You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.
- Opt-Out: You can opt-out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the unsubscribe instructions in the emails or contacting us directly.
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
9. Children’s Privacy
Our platform is not intended for use by individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 18, we will take steps to delete such information.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our platform and updating the “Effective Date” at the top of this page.
By using Hard Hat Planet, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree the terms of the Privacy Policy.