At ArcWeldingPro.com, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data. By using this website, you agree to the terms and practices described here.
Information We Collect
We may collect personal and non-personal data from users in the following ways:
a. Information You Voluntarily Provide
- Name, email address, or other contact details (via contact forms, comments, or newsletter signups)
- Feedback, reviews, or user-generated content
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Referring and exit pages
- Device information
- Time and date of access
- Pages visited and time spent on the site
This data is collected via tools such as Google Analytics, cookies, and similar technologies.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
ArcWeldingPro.com uses cookies to:
- Recognize your browser or device
- Understand how visitors use our site
- Measure site performance
- Customize user experience
- Deliver relevant ads
You can disable or manage cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.
Google Services We Use
This site uses the following Google services, which may collect user data:
a. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how users interact with the site. Google Analytics collects IP addresses and may place cookies in your browser.
Google may use this information in accordance with their own Privacy Policy.
You can opt out of Google Analytics using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
b. Google AdSense / Advertising
If we display ads via Google AdSense, Google and its partners may use cookies to show ads based on your previous visits to this and other websites.
Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.
How We Use Your Data
We use your information to:
- Provide and improve website content and services
- Communicate with you (respond to emails, comments, etc.)
- Send newsletters or updates (if opted in)
- Analyze trends and track usage data
- Comply with legal obligations
Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosure
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal data to others.
We may share data with:
- Trusted third-party services (like Google, hosting providers, analytics tools) only as needed to operate the website
- Authorities, when required by law
All third parties are obligated to handle your data securely and in accordance with applicable laws.
GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected].
CCPA (California Consumer Privacy Act)
Under the CCPA, California residents have the right to:
- Know what personal data is collected and why
- Request access to their personal data
- Request deletion of their personal data
- Opt-out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal information)
To make a CCPA request, contact us at [email protected].
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
We do not knowingly collect or solicit personal data from children under 13 years of age. If you are under 13, please do not use this site or provide any information.
If we learn that a child under 13 has submitted personal information, we will delete it as quickly as possible.
Parents or guardians who believe their child may have submitted personal data can contact us at [email protected].
How We Protect Your Information
We use industry-standard methods to safeguard your information, including:
- SSL (Secure Socket Layer) encryption
- Regular software and security updates
- Limited access to user data
However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
External Links
Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those websites. Please review their policies before submitting any personal information.
Data Retention
We retain your data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.
You may request deletion of your personal data at any time.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address: Stockton, CA 95203, United States
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “06/09/2025.”
We recommend checking this page regularly to stay informed about how your data is being protected.
Thank you for trusting ArcWeldingPro.com with your information.
— Darrell Julian
Founder, ArcWeldingPro.com