Privacy Policy

Introduction

Powerdrive Thermal (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website powerdrivethermal.com or interact with our services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide to Us

We collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Contact Us: Name, email address, company name, role, phone number, and message content submitted through contact forms
• Request Information: Technical specifications, investment materials, or other company documents
• Sign Up for Updates: Email address and communication preferences
• Engage in Business Discussions: Professional information, company details, and project requirements

Information Automatically Collected

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information, including:

• Device Information: IP address, browser type, operating system, device identifiers
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, navigation paths, referral sources
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Session data, preferences, and analytics information (see Cookies section below)

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from:

• Business Partners: Companies referring you to our services
• Public Sources: Professional networking platforms (e.g., LinkedIn), industry directories
• Service Providers: Analytics providers, marketing platforms, and customer relationship management systems

How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

Business Operations

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Process requests for technical information or investment materials
• Schedule consultations and technical demonstrations
• Evaluate potential business partnerships or customer relationships

Communications

• Send transactional emails (e.g., confirming receipt of inquiries)
• Provide updates about our technology, products, and services (with your consent)
• Share relevant industry news and company announcements
• Conduct market research and gather feedback

Website Improvement

• Analyze usage patterns to improve website functionality
• Monitor and enhance website security
• Optimize content and user experience
• Debug technical issues

Legal and Compliance

• Comply with legal obligations and regulatory requirements
• Enforce our terms of service and other agreements
• Protect our rights, property, and safety, and that of our users
• Respond to legal requests and prevent fraud

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

Service Providers

We share information with third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, including:

• Website hosting and maintenance
• Email delivery and marketing automation
• Analytics and data analysis
• Customer relationship management (CRM)
• Security and fraud prevention

These service providers are contractually obligated to protect your information and use it only for the purposes we specify.

Business Partners

With your consent, we may share information with:

• Technology partners and OEM collaborators
• Industry advisors and consultants
• Potential customers or investors (when relevant to business discussions)

Legal Requirements

We may disclose information when required by law or in response to:

• Subpoenas, court orders, or legal processes
• Requests from government authorities
• Protection of our legal rights and property
• Investigation of fraud or security issues
• Protection of personal safety

Business Transfers

If Powerdrive Thermal is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience:

Types of Cookies We Use

• Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (e.g., session management)
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., Vercel Analytics)
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
• Marketing Cookies: Track effectiveness of marketing campaigns

Your Cookie Choices

Most browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies. Note that disabling cookies may limit website functionality.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information, including:

• Encryption of data in transit (SSL/TLS)
• Secure data storage with access controls
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Employee training on data protection
• Incident response procedures

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

Retention periods depend on:

• The nature of the information collected
• The purpose for which it was collected
• Legal, regulatory, or contractual obligations
• Legitimate business interests

When information is no longer needed, we securely delete or anonymize it.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

General Rights

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal obligations)
• Objection: Object to processing of your information for certain purposes
• Restriction: Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances
• Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service provider
• Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for processing based on consent (without affecting prior processing)

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at:

We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and as required by applicable law.

Marketing Communications

You may opt out of receiving marketing emails by:

• Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any marketing email
• Contacting us at legal@powerdrivethermal.com
• Updating your communication preferences (when available)

Note that you cannot opt out of transactional or service-related communications.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at legal@powerdrivethermal.com.

International Data Transfers

Powerdrive Thermal is based in the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to countries that may have different data protection laws than your country of residence.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or resources. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

California Privacy Rights

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

• Right to Know: Request disclosure of personal information collected, used, or shared
• Right to Delete: Request deletion of personal information
• Right to Opt-Out: Opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Right to Non-Discrimination: Not receive discriminatory treatment for exercising privacy rights

To exercise these rights, contact us at legal@powerdrivethermal.com.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

Legal Basis for Processing

We process your personal information based on:

• Consent: You have given explicit consent for specific purposes
• Contract: Processing is necessary to fulfill a contract with you
• Legal Obligation: Processing is required to comply with legal obligations
• Legitimate Interests: Processing is necessary for our legitimate business interests (and does not override your rights)

GDPR Rights

In addition to the rights listed above, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority and the right to receive clear information about how we use your data.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy
• Sending email notification for significant changes (when we have your email address)

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

For privacy-specific inquiries, please include “Privacy Policy” in the subject line.