Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 6/3/26
 
About This Policy:
This privacy policy outlines the information practices of UC Coatings, LLC and its affiliates ("UC Coatings") concerning the website and its associated services (collectively referred to as the "Site"). This policy applies solely to information collected through the Site and not to information collected offline or through other means.
 
Information We Collect:
We collect certain information from visitors to the Site, including but not limited to:
- General data such as IP addresses, tracking codes, and web pages visited.
- Personally identifiable information provided voluntarily by users, such as contact details and payment information.
- Transactional information related to purchases made on the Site.
 
How We Collect Information:
We collect information through various means, including:
- Directly from users when they interact with the Site, such as when registering, participating in surveys, or making purchases.
- Passively through common techniques like cookies and web beacons.
- From third parties with whom we collaborate, such as suppliers and business partners.
 
Use of Information Collected:
Information collected is used:
- To respond to user inquiries and fulfill orders.
- To enhance user experience on the Site and improve our products and services.
- To communicate changes to the Site, new products, and other relevant updates.
- To protect the security and integrity of the Site and our users.
 
Information Sharing:
We may share information:
- Within UC Coatings and its affiliates.
- With third-party service providers who assist in delivering our products and services.
- In connection with mergers, acquisitions, or other business transactions.
- In response to legal requests or to protect our rights and interests.
 
Your Choices:
Users can opt-out of receiving promotional emails by following the unsubscribe instructions provided in the emails. Please note that it may take some time for changes to take effect due to pre-prepared mailing lists.
 
Security:
We employ industry-standard measures to secure user information, including encryption technology and procedural safeguards. However, we cannot guarantee complete security and encourage users to take steps to protect their online information.
 
Links and Third-Party Collection:
The Site may contain links to third-party websites not governed by this policy. Users should review the privacy policies of these websites as UC Coatings is not responsible for their practices. Third-party technologies on the Site may collect non-personally identifiable information; users are advised to visit their websites for more information.
 
Non-US Users:
The Site is operated in the United States, and by using it, users consent to the transfer of their information to the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in their country.
 
Policy Updates:
We may update this privacy policy periodically to reflect changes in legal or business requirements. Users are encouraged to review this policy periodically for any updates. Continued use of the Site constitutes acceptance of the updated policy. 

California Consumer Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

Last Updated: 6/3/2026

This section applies to California residents (including consumers and B2B contacts) and supplements our Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect, Sources, and Retention

In the past 12 months, we have collected personal information directly from you, automatically through your device, and from third-party platforms (e.g., Shopify, Amazon). We collect this data to process orders, manage accounts, and secure our website.

  • Identifiers & Customer Records (Name, email, phone, billing/shipping address, IP address). Retention: 7 years for tax, accounting, and warranty compliance.
  • Commercial Information (Order history, transaction details). Retention: 7 years for financial recordkeeping.
  • Internet/Network Activity (Browsing behavior, cookie data). Retention: Up to 2 years for website analytics and security.

Sensitive Information: We collect payment information solely to process transactions and do not use it to infer characteristics about you; therefore, the CPRA Right to Limit does not apply.

2. Disclosing, Selling, and Sharing Data

We disclose the data above to service providers (e-commerce platforms, payment processors, shipping carriers, and IT security) solely for business operations. We do not sell your personal information for monetary value. We may "share" identifiers and internet activity with advertising partners via cookies for targeted advertising.

You may opt out of this sharing at any time by:

  • Visiting our [Your Privacy Choices] page at uccoatings.com/pages/your-privacy-choices
  • Enabling a Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal in your browser, which we honor automatically.

3. Your California Privacy Rights

California residents have the right to request:

  • Right to Know: The specific pieces and categories of personal information we have collected about you.
  • Right to Delete: Deletion of your personal information, subject to legal exceptions (e.g., completing a transaction or legal compliance).
  • Right to Correct: Correction of inaccurate personal information in our systems.
  • Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not receive discriminatory treatment or pricing for exercising these rights.

4. How to Submit a Request

To exercise your rights, please submit a verifiable request using one of the following methods:

We will verify your identity by matching the information you provide with records we have on file. Authorized agents may submit requests on your behalf with written permission. We will acknowledge your request within 10 days and respond within 45 days


 
Questions:
For any questions or concerns about this privacy policy, please contact us via email at eComAdmin@UCCoatings.com or by mail at 2250 Fillmore Ave, Buffalo, NY 14214.