Privacy Policy
Legal and Privacy Policy for BearingsDirect.com
Welcome to BearingsDirect.com!
We value your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Legal and Privacy Policy explains your rights and our obligations regarding your use of BearingsDirect.com (the "Site").
1. Legal Compliance
1.1 Terms of Use By accessing or using the Site, you agree to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Your use of the Site constitutes acceptance of these terms. Unauthorized use of the Site may give rise to a claim for damages and/or be a criminal offense.
1.2 Intellectual Property All content on the Site, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, and software, is the property of BearingsDirect.com or its content suppliers and is protected by intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or modify any part of this content without express written permission.
1.3 Order Terms Orders placed on the Site are subject to acceptance and availability. BearingsDirect.com reserves the right to cancel or refuse any order for any reason. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. Errors in pricing or product descriptions may occur, and BearingsDirect.com reserves the right to correct such errors and cancel any affected orders.
1.4 Shipping and Delivery Shipping times are estimates and are not guaranteed. BearingsDirect.com is not responsible for delays caused by carriers or customs. Risk of loss passes to you upon delivery of the order to the shipping carrier.
1.5 Warranties and Limitations Products sold on the Site are covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable. BearingsDirect.com makes no additional warranties, expressed or implied, regarding the products. To the fullest extent permitted by law, BearingsDirect.com is not liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from the use of the Site or products purchased.
1.6 Governing Law These terms and any disputes arising from your use of the Site are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to its conflict of law principles.
1.7 Third-Party Links The Site may contain links to third-party websites. BearingsDirect.com is not responsible for the content or practices of these websites. Use of third-party sites is at your own risk and subject to their terms and privacy policies.
2. Privacy Policy
2.1 Information We Collect We collect the following types of information:
- Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping address, and payment details.
- Non-Personal Information: Browser type, device information, IP address, and browsing behavior.
- Cookies: Small data files stored on your device to enhance your experience. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
2.2 How We Use Your Information We use your information for the following purposes:
- Processing and fulfilling orders
- Communicating with you about your purchases or inquiries
- Improving the Site and customer experience
- Marketing and promotional purposes (with your consent)
- Compliance with legal obligations
2.3 Sharing Your Information We do not sell your personal information. However, we may share your information with:
- Service providers who assist with payment processing, shipping, or marketing
- Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our rights
- Third parties in connection with a business transaction such as a merger or sale
2.4 Data Security We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or loss. However, no system is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
2.5 Your Rights Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access and review the personal information we hold about you
- Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of marketing communications
- Withdraw consent for data processing where applicable
To exercise your rights, please contact us at cs@bearingsdirect.com.
2.6 Data Retention We retain your personal data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
3. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the CCPA:
- Know what personal information is collected and how it is used
- Access your personal information
- Request deletion of your personal information
- Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
To submit a request, please email cs@bearingsdirect.com or call [Insert Contact Number].
4. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the GDPR:
- Right to be informed about data collection and use
- Right to access your personal data
- Right to rectification of inaccurate data
- Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to data processing
To exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at cs@bearingsdirect.com.
5. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Legal and Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Any updates will be posted on this page with the "Effective Date" at the top.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact us:
Bearings Direct
Email: cs@bearingsdirect.com
Phone: 818-545-1900
Address: 5152 W Windsor Rd Glendale, CA
Thank you for choosing BearingsDirect.com. Your privacy and trust are important to us.