Privacy Policy - Welding Plus, LLC

Who we are: Welding Plus LLC (“Welding Plus,” “we,” “us,” “our”) operates this website (the “Site”) from Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA. This policy explains what we collect, why we collect it, how we use and share it, and the choices you have. It applies to information collected online through this Site and any forms we host or embed. This is general information, not legal advice—please customize it to match your actual practices.

1) Information We Collect Information you provide directly Contact & estimate forms: name, email, phone, city, project details, files/photos you upload. Messages and phone inquiries: details you choose to share. Job applications (if enabled): resume/CV, work history, and similar information. Information collected automatically Device/usage data: IP address, browser type, pages viewed, time on site, and referring URLs. Cookies and similar technologies: used for site functionality, analytics, spam protection, and media embeds. Optional/embedded services Analytics (e.g., Google Analytics). Map/video embeds (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube/Vimeo). Security/spam protection (e.g., reCAPTCHA, firewall plugins). We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information through the Site.

2) How We Use Your Information Provide services: respond to inquiries, schedule estimates, deliver quotes, and communicate about projects. Operate & improve the Site: diagnose issues, analyze traffic, and enhance user experience. Security & fraud prevention: protect the Site and our users. Legal/compliance: meet legal obligations, enforce terms, and respond to lawful requests. Legal bases (GDPR/UK GDPR, if applicable): consent, contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., site operation, security), and legal obligations.

3) Cookies & Tracking Technologies We (and our service providers) use cookies, pixels, and similar tech to: keep the Site functioning, remember preferences (e.g., forms), measure traffic and performance (analytics), protect against spam/abuse. You can manage cookies in your browser settings. Blocking some cookies may affect Site functionality.

4) Analytics, Embeds & Third-Party Tools We may use: Google Analytics (GA4): to measure traffic and usage patterns. GA may set cookies and receive your IP/device data. YouTube/Vimeo & Google Maps embeds: loading an embed may allow those services to collect data per their own policies. Security/spam protection (e.g., reCAPTCHA): may analyze traffic to prevent abuse. These providers have their own privacy policies and may process data in the U.S. and other countries.

5) How We Share Information We share information only as needed to run the business and the Site: Vendors/service providers: hosting, email, analytics, security, form handling, file storage. Legal & safety: if required by law, legal process, or to protect rights, property, or safety. Business transfers: in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset sale. We do not sell personal information and do not share it for cross-context behavioral advertising as defined by certain state laws. If that changes, we will update this policy and provide required opt-outs.

6) Data Retention We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described here: Inquiries/estimates: typically retained for customer service and recordkeeping. Project records: retained to satisfy legal, tax, and warranty obligations. Analytics logs/cookies: retained per provider defaults and our configuration. When no longer needed, we delete or anonymize information where feasible.

7) Your Privacy Choices & Rights Email/phone: You can ask us to update or delete the contact details you’ve provided. Cookies: Use your browser settings to limit or block cookies. Analytics: You can use tools provided by your browser or Google to limit analytics tracking. Residents of certain locations (e.g., EEA/UK, CA/VA/CO/CT/UT) may have rights to access, correct, delete, or receive a copy of personal information, or to opt out of certain processing. We will honor applicable rights requests as required by law. To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity.

8) Security We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to help protect personal information. No method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

9) Children’s Privacy This Site is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

10) International Users If you access the Site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the U.S. and other countries with different data protection laws.

11) Third-Party Links Our Site may link to third-party websites and services we don’t control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies.

12) Changes to This Policy We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” will reflect the latest version. Material changes will be highlighted on this page.

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