Privacy Policy
Effective Date: 02/16/2026
Last Updated: 02/16/2026
Schatz Bearing Corporation (“Schatz Bearing,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
- Scope
This Privacy Policy applies to information collected through:
- www.schatzbearing.com (the “Website”)
- Contact forms
- Email communications initiated through the Website
- Analytics and tracking technologies used on the Website
This Website is intended for business-to-business (B2B) purposes. It is not intended for direct consumer retail transactions.
- Information We Collect
- Information You Provide to Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including when you:
- Submit a contact form
- Request product information or pricing
- Subscribe to marketing communications
- Communicate with us via email
This may include:
- Name
- Company name
- Job title
- Email address
- Phone number
- Business address
- Inquiry details
- Information Automatically Collected
When you visit our Website, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
- IP address
- Browser type
- Device type
- Operating system
- Pages visited
- Referring website
- Date and time of visit
- Interaction with Website features
This information is collected using cookies and similar technologies.
- Use of WooCommerce
Our Website uses WooCommerce to display product information in a structured format.
We do not process payments or complete sales transactions through the Website.
All purchases are conducted offline through direct communication with our team.
We do not collect or store payment card information through this Website.
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Ensure Website functionality
- Improve performance
- Analyze Website traffic
- Understand user engagement
Types of cookies used may include:
- Essential cookies – Required for basic Website functionality
- Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors use our Website
- Security cookies – Used to prevent fraud and spam (including reCAPTCHA)
We use a consent management platform to allow visitors to manage cookie preferences in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
You may adjust your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings link available on the Website.
- How We Use Your Information
We use collected information to:
- Respond to inquiries and provide requested information
- Provide product details and business communications
- Improve Website functionality and performance
- Monitor Website usage and analytics
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Comply with legal obligations
We do not sell personal information.
- Sharing of Information
We may share information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our Website and business, including:
- Website hosting providers
- IT and security service providers
- Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)
- Email marketing service providers (if applicable)
- Spam prevention services (e.g., reCAPTCHA)
These providers are contractually required to safeguard personal information and use it only for authorized purposes.
We may also disclose information if required to comply with legal obligations or protect our legal rights.
- Legal Bases for Processing (For EEA/UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or United Kingdom, we process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Your consent
- Performance of a contract
- Compliance with legal obligations
- Legitimate business interests (such as improving our Website and responding to business inquiries)
- Data Retention
We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:
- Respond to inquiries
- Maintain business records
- Comply with legal or regulatory requirements
- Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
Analytics data may be retained in accordance with our analytics provider’s data retention settings.
- Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information.
U.S. State Privacy Rights (Including California)
You may have the right to:
- Request access to personal information we collect about you
- Request correction of inaccurate information
- Request deletion of personal information
- Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information (as defined by applicable law)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights
We do not sell personal information for monetary compensation.
To exercise your rights, please contact us using the information below.
EEA/UK Rights
If applicable, you may have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Correct inaccurate data
- Request erasure
- Restrict processing
- Object to processing
- Request data portability
- Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority
- Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption
- Access controls
- Security monitoring
- Regular software updates
- Spam and abuse protection systems
However, no internet transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.
- International Data Transfers
Information collected through the Website may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence, including the United States.
Where required, appropriate safeguards are implemented to protect such transfers in accordance with applicable laws.
- Children’s Privacy
This Website is not directed to individuals under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
- Third-Party Links
Our Website may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those external sites.
- Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the revised policy.
- Contact Information
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Schatz Bearing Corporation
10 Fairview Avenue
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
Phone: (845) 452-6000