Privacy Policy for Full Metal Industries
1. Introduction
Full Metal Industries (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible via https://fullmetalindustries.com, is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the lawful and transparent processing of your personal data. We recognize the importance of safeguarding the information entrusted to us and adhere strictly to applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect personal data when you use our website or interact with our services.
2. Scope of This Policy and Data Controller Role
This Privacy Policy applies to all users of fullmetalindustries.com and covers the personal data collected through our website, applications, and any related services or communications. For the purposes of applicable data protection laws, Full Metal Industries is the data controller of your personal data, determining the purposes and means of processing such data.
3. Categories of Data We Process
We collect and process various categories of personal data to operate our website, communicate with users, process transactions, and improve our services.
a. Usage Data
Collected automatically when you visit our website. This includes your browser type, IP address, device identifiers, operating system, referring pages, session duration, and clickstream data.
b. Account Data
Provided by you during registration or purchase. This includes your full name, billing and shipping address, email address, and phone number.
c. Profile Data
Collected through your interactions and preferences, including your purchase history, saved items, account settings, and behavioral patterns on our website.
d. Communication Data
Includes records of your interactions with us, such as support tickets, inquiries sent via email or website forms, and communication logs.
e. Technical Data
Contains device information, browser plugins, time zone settings, screen resolution, operating system details, and system platform.
f. Transaction Data
Collected during purchases or orders placed with us. This can include payment method, invoice history, delivery details, and the nature of orders.
g. Preference Data
Comprises data about your marketing and communication preferences, subscription status, opt-in/opt-out choices, and indicated interests in our products or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing
We process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:
– Contractual Necessity: To fulfill a contract with you, including processing payments and delivering products or services.
– Legitimate Interests: To enhance website performance, prevent fraud, maintain security, and improve user experience.
– Consent: For sending marketing communications or collecting optional cookies. You may withdraw consent at any time.
– Legal Obligation: To meet applicable regulatory or legal requirements and enforce our legal rights.
5. Your Rights Under the GDPR and CCPA
As a data subject, you are entitled to exercise the following rights with respect to your personal data:
– Right of Access: Request access to the data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: Request correction of incomplete or inaccurate data.
– Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data, subject to statutory exceptions.
– Right to Restriction: Request limited processing where applicable.
– Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another provider in a structured, commonly used format.
– Right to Object: Object to processing based on our legitimate interests or direct marketing.
– Right to Non-Discrimination: Under CCPA, exercise your rights without receiving discriminatory treatment.
– Right to Withdraw Consent: At any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.
To exercise any of the rights above, please contact us at [email protected].
6. Security Measures
We implement a range of technical and organizational safeguards to protect your data, including:
– Data encryption during transmission (TLS/SSL)
– Role-based access controls and authentication
– Regular digital backups and secure data storage
– Ongoing staff training on data protection practices
– Monitoring systems to detect suspicious activity
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be stored or processed in jurisdictions outside your own, including countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
– The use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by regulatory authorities
– Compliance with regional data transfer requirements
– Additional security mechanisms and contractual protections
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes for which it was collected. Specific retention periods include:
– Account Data: Retained during your active use and for up to 6 years post-termination to resolve disputes and meet legal obligations.
– Transaction and Payment Data: Retained for 7 years in accordance with tax and financial audit requirements.
– Communication Data: Retained for 3 years following the last interaction.
– Technical and Usage Data: Retained for analytic review for up to 24 months.
– Marketing Preferences: Retained until you withdraw consent or update your settings.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on fullmetalindustries.com. Categories include:
– Essential Cookies: Required to operate the core features of the site (e.g., login, cart).
– Functional Cookies: Enable personalizations, such as remembering preferences.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us assess site performance and usage patterns (e.g., Google Analytics).
– Performance Cookies: Monitor server loads and responsiveness to optimize delivery.
These cookies may be first-party or provided by third-party services we trust.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Your consent is requested via our cookie banner upon visiting our site. You may manage your preferences or disable cookies through browser settings at any time, in accordance with GDPR and CCPA requirements. Opt-out mechanisms for targeted advertising can also be accessed via industry tools such as www.aboutads.info and www.networkadvertising.org.
11. Special Protections for Children Under 13
Our website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that data has been collected from a child under 13 without verified parental consent, we will promptly delete such information. Parents or guardians who believe their child has provided us information should contact us at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulatory guidance, or our data practices. Should material changes be made, we will provide prominent notice via this website or by direct communication where appropriate. Continued use of fullmetalindustries.com after such updates constitutes acknowledgment of the revised terms.
13. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your data rights, please contact us at:
Full Metal Industries
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://fullmetalindustries.com
We are committed to handling your inquiry promptly and in accordance with applicable law.
Compliance Statement
Full Metal Industries processes personal data lawfully, fairly, and transparently in compliance with the European Union’s GDPR and the California Consumer Privacy Act. For any questions related to your privacy or this policy, please do not hesitate to reach out to [email protected].