Effective Date: Jan-1-2015
At Kern Technologies, LLC, we value your privacy and are committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your personal information when you visit our website, use our services, or purchase our products, including laser machinery. By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.
1. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information:
Personal Information: This includes information that identifies you personally, such as your name, email address, phone number, billing address, and shipping address. We collect this information when you place an order, register on our site, sign up for our newsletter, or contact us directly.
Non-Personal Information: This includes data that does not identify you personally, such as your IP address, browser type, device type, and browsing behavior on our website. We use this information to improve the performance and functionality of our website.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To process and fulfill orders, including shipping, billing, and customer service.
- To communicate with you regarding your orders, inquiries, and account updates.
- To provide you with marketing communications, newsletters, and promotions, if you have opted in.
- To improve our website and services by analyzing user behavior and preferences.
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our terms and conditions.
3. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. However, we may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our business, such as payment processors, shipping companies, and marketing partners. These third parties are only authorized to use your information to the extent necessary to perform their services for us and are required to maintain confidentiality. We may also disclose your personal information if required by law, such as in response to a subpoena or other legal process.
4. Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. While we implement security measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to collect non-personal information about how you interact with our website. This helps us improve user experience, track website performance, and offer personalized content. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.
6. Your Rights and Choices
You have the right to:
- Access and update your personal information.
- Opt-out of receiving marketing emails from us by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails.
- Request the deletion of your personal information, subject to any legal obligations we may have to retain it.
To exercise these rights or if you have any questions about your personal information, please contact us at [info@kerntechnologies.com].
7. Third-Party Websites
Our website may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated or controlled by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will post the updated policy on this page and update the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your privacy.
9. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Kern Technologies, LLC
1503 Industrial Drive
Wadena, MN 56482
218-632-5810
info@kerntechnologies.com