Website Privacy Policy
Introduction
MTD Technologies LLC ("MTD Technologies," "we," "our," or "us") operates the website located at mtdtec.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information in connection with your use of the Site. By accessing or using the Site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this policy.
Information We Collect
The Site is a restricted, invitation-only platform. We collect only the minimum information necessary to operate and secure the Site:
- Technical data automatically collected by web servers, including IP addresses, browser type, operating system, and pages visited
- Information you voluntarily provide when contacting us through the Site
- Authentication credentials for invited users accessing the secure login area
Use of Information
Information collected is used solely to operate and maintain the security of the Site, respond to inquiries, authenticate authorized users, and comply with applicable legal obligations. MTD Technologies does not sell, rent, or share personal information with third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.
Cookies
The Site may use standard session cookies to maintain functionality for authenticated users. These expire upon closing your browser. We do not use advertising cookies or third-party analytics that collect personally identifiable information.
Data Security
MTD Technologies employs reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. No method of transmission over the internet is completely secure.
Third-Party Links
The Site does not contain links to third-party websites. mtdtec.com is the only official MTD Technologies LLC website. Any other website purporting to be associated with MTD Technologies LLC is not operated by us and is not legitimate.
Terms of Use
By accessing this Site, you agree that: the Site and its contents are the intellectual property of MTD Technologies LLC; nothing on this Site constitutes an offer, solicitation, or advice of any kind; access to restricted areas is limited to formally invited individuals; and MTD Technologies reserves the right to terminate or restrict access at any time without notice.
Governing Law
This policy and any disputes arising hereunder shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflict of law provisions.
EU and UK Privacy Policy
Scope
This EU and UK Privacy Policy supplements the Website Privacy Policy above and applies to individuals located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom (UK). It is provided in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") and, as applicable, the UK GDPR as retained in UK law by the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.
Data Controller
MTD Technologies LLC acts as the data controller for personal data collected through this Site. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed through the Site's contact function.
Legal Basis for Processing
Where MTD Technologies processes personal data of individuals in the EEA or UK, we do so on the following legal bases:
- Legitimate interests — operating and securing the Site, managing access requests, and corresponding with individuals who contact us
- Legal obligation — compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements
- Consent — where you have provided explicit consent to a specific processing activity
Your Rights Under GDPR / UK GDPR
Subject to applicable law, individuals in the EEA or UK have the following rights with respect to their personal data:
- The right to access personal data we hold about you
- The right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete personal data
- The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") in certain circumstances
- The right to restrict processing in certain circumstances
- The right to data portability where processing is based on consent or contract
- The right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- The right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through the Site's contact function. We will respond within the timeframes required by applicable law.
International Data Transfers
MTD Technologies LLC is based in the United States. If you are located in the EEA or UK, your personal data may be transferred to and processed in the United States in accordance with applicable data protection law, including where necessary the use of standard contractual clauses approved by the European Commission or UK equivalent mechanisms.
Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Server log data is typically retained for no more than 90 days.
Supervisory Authority
If you are located in the EEA, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority. If you are located in the UK, you may contact the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.
California Privacy Policy
Scope
This California Privacy Policy supplements the Website Privacy Policy above and applies to California residents under the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act of 2020 (collectively, "CCPA").
Categories of Personal Information Collected
In the preceding 12 months, MTD Technologies may have collected the following categories of personal information from Site visitors:
- Identifiers — such as IP address or information provided via our contact function
- Internet or other electronic network activity — such as browsing behavior on the Site, browser type, and device information
We do not collect sensitive personal information as defined under the CCPA.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
We use the personal information listed above solely to operate and secure the Site, respond to inquiries, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information. We do not share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising purposes.
Your California Privacy Rights
- The right to know what personal information we have collected, used, disclosed, or sold
- The right to delete personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions
- The right to correct inaccurate personal information
- The right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (note: we do not sell or share personal information)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
How to Submit a Request
To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us through the Site's contact function. We will verify your identity before processing your request and respond within the timeframes required by applicable law. You may also designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf.