Privacy Policy

PennWelding™ Corporation and its affiliated brands and websites, including but not limited to PennWelding.com, WeldTestByMail.com and WeldingCerts.com ("we," "us," or "our"), are committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our websites or purchase our products and services.

INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect information about you in a variety of ways, including:

Personal Information

When you place an order, contact us, or create an account, we may collect personal information such as:

• Name
• Company name
• Billing and shipping address
• Email address
• Phone number
• Payment information (processed securely by third-party payment processors)

Technical & Usage Information

We may automatically collect certain information when you access our websites, including:

• IP address
• Browser type
• Device information
• Pages viewed and referring URLs
• Date and time of access

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

• Process and fulfill orders
• Provide weld testing services and documentation
• Communicate regarding orders, services, or support requests
• Improve our websites, products, and services
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements
• Prevent fraud and unauthorized activity

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share information only in the following circumstances:

• With service providers who assist in payment processing, shipping, inspection, or IT services
• With Certified Welding Inspectors (CWIs) solely for the purpose of performing requested testing services
• When required by law, regulation, or legal process
• To protect the rights, safety, or property of PennWelding™ Corporation or others

DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

DATA RETENTION

We retain personal and transactional information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, and maintain appropriate business records.

YOUR CHOICES

You may:

• Request access to or correction of your personal information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal and business recordkeeping requirements
• Opt out of non-essential communications

COOKIES & TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

Our websites may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze site traffic. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies; however, some site functionality may be affected.

THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our websites may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites.

CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date.