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Privacy Policy for PartPass Field Guide

Effective Date: 07/31/2026

At PartPass Field Guide, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of our visitors and users. This Privacy Policy details the types of information we collect, how we use, process, and protect it, and the rights you hold regarding your personal data. We operate as an educational resource and platform dedicated to assisting engineers, designers, and manufacturers in evaluating the readiness of parts and prototypes.

1. Scope of This Policy

This policy applies to all information collected through our website, interactive assessment tools, newsletters, and any related services. By accessing or using the PartPass Field Guide, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with these terms, please refrain from using our services.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide a better educational experience and to optimize our readiness evaluation tools. The information we gather falls into two categories: information you provide voluntarily and information collected automatically.

A. Information You Provide Voluntarily

  • Account Registration & Profile Data: When you register for access to advanced guides, save prototype evaluations, or sign up for newsletters, we may collect your name, email address, job title, and industry sector.
  • Form Submissions & Inquiries: If you contact us directly for support, submit feedback, or request custom educational materials, we collect your contact details and the content of your communication.
  • Assessment Input Data: Information, specifications, and parameters you input regarding parts, materials, or manufacturing readiness levels (MRLs) to generate evaluation reports.

B. Information Collected Automatically

  • Log and Usage Data: Our servers automatically log details of your visit, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and the time spent on our site.
  • Device Information: We collect data about the device you use to access our services, such as hardware model and screen resolution.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We utilize cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to monitor site performance, customize your experience, and analyze traffic. You can manage your cookie preferences through your web browser settings.

3. Purposes and Legal Bases for Processing Data

We process your personal data under several legal frameworks depending on the nature of your interaction with the PartPass Field Guide:

  • Performance of a Contract: To deliver the educational services, tools, and prototype evaluation reports you request.
  • Consent: Where you have explicitly agreed to receive marketing communications, newsletters, or promotional updates. You may withdraw this consent at any time.
  • Legitimate Interests: To analyze user behavior, improve our educational content, prevent fraud, secure our website, and optimize user experience.
  • Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and lawful government requests.

4. Data Sharing and Third-Party Disclosures

PartPass Field Guide does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your data only under the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: We share information with trusted third-party vendors who assist us with website hosting, data analytics, email delivery, and customer support. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the services they perform on our behalf.
  • Legal Compliance: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law, court order, or subpoena, or if we believe such action is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of PartPass Field Guide, our users, or the public.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, reorganization, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you before your data becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

5. Security of Your Information

We implement robust technical, administrative, and physical security measures designed to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include secure socket layer (SSL) encryption, firewalls, and restricted access protocols. However, please be aware that no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

6. Data Retention Periods

We retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected, including satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When determining the appropriate retention period, we consider the volume, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, and the applicable legal obligations.

7. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location and jurisdiction, you may have specific rights regarding your personal information under state and federal laws. These rights may include:

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of the personal data we hold about you.
  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • Right to Erasure (Deletion): You have the right to request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions allowed by law.
  • Right to Restrict or Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you, in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please submit a request to us using the contact details provided below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

8. Children's Privacy

Our educational resources are designed for professionals, students, and individuals interested in engineering and manufacturing. PartPass Field Guide does not knowingly collect or solicit personal information from children under the age of 13. If we discover that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 13, we will take immediate steps to delete that information from our servers.

9. Advertising and Third-Party Links

Our website may display advertisements or contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. Please note that we have no control over the content and privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external websites you visit. Our advertising practices comply with Google Ads advertising policies, ensuring transparency and user choice regarding behavioral tracking.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When updates are made, we will revise the "are made, we will revise the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Information

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, your personal data, or our data handling practices, please contact us at:

Address: 270 McCaskill Rd Unit A, Pinehurst, NC 28374, US
Phone: +1 562 441 437 7
Email: info@partpassfieldguide.com

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