Privacy Policy
Effective Date: July 15th, 2025
Last Updated: July 15th, 2025
Introduction
Welcome to Tekinect ("we," "our," or "us"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website tekinect.com (the "Service") and use our industrial product listing platform.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Account Information: name, email, company, contact info
- Profile Information: business details, industry, location, etc.
- Communications: messages via Tekinect Link, inquiries, support
- Listing Information: product descriptions, images, specs, vendor details
Information We Collect Automatically
- Usage Data: interaction data, pages visited, time spent, features used
- Device Information: IP, browser, OS, device identifiers
- Cookies & Tracking: cookies and similar technologies
- Location Data: general location from IP for relevant listings
Information From Third Parties
- Vendor Databases: public business info
- Analytics Providers: usage and performance data
How We Use Your Information
- Provide our services & enable features
- Facilitate buyer/vendor connections
- Improve platform functionality & user experience
- Send updates, notifications, and respond to inquiries
- Personalize experience & recommendations
- Ensure security & prevent fraud
- Comply with legal requirements
Information Sharing & Disclosure
With Vendors & Buyers
- Lead generation: sharing contact info when you express interest
- Public Listings: vendor info visible to all users
- Tekinect Link: facilitates communication between parties
With Service Providers
- Technology partners, analytics providers, payment processors
Legal Requirements
- Compliance with law, court orders, or to protect our rights
- Business transfers in case of merger, acquisition, or sale
Data Security
We use encryption, access controls, audits, and secure infrastructure to protect your data. However, no method is 100% secure.
Your Rights & Choices
- Manage & update your account data
- Request deletion or correction of data
- Opt-out of marketing & adjust notification settings
- Request data export
- Control cookies via browser & opt-out tools
Data Retention
We keep data as long as needed to provide services and for legal, analytical, and customer service purposes.
Children's Privacy
Our service is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect data from them.
International Data Transfers
Your data may be processed outside your jurisdiction. By using our service, you consent to such transfers.
Third-Party Links
Our platform may link to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. Notice will be provided via our website, email, or platform alert.
Contact Information
If you have questions, please contact us:
Email: privacy@tekinect.com
Address:
268 Post Rd. Ste. 200
PMB 924939
Fairfield, Connecticut 06824-6220 US
By using Tekinect, you agree to this Privacy Policy.