Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 11/19/2025
Last Updated: 11/19/2025

Tech Electronics (“Tech Electronics,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) 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, www.techelectronics.com (the “Website”) and interact with our online services. This Policy applies to our Website visitors, current and former employees, job applicants, and other individuals interacting with our online services.

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access or use the Website.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information You Provide

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

– Fill out contact forms (General Request, Security Solutions Request, Communications Request, Service Request, Accounting Request)

– Apply for employment through our Careers page

– Subscribe to our newsletter or marketing communications

– Request quotes, consultations, or site surveys

– Contact us via phone, email, or through the Website

The personal information we collect may include:

– First and last name

– Email address

– Phone number

– Company name and title

– Mailing address

– Job application information (including, but not limited to, resume, work history, education, references, compliance information such as government ID or right-to-work documentation)

– Any other information you choose to provide

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and browsing activity, including:

– IP address

– Browser type and version

– Operating system

– Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)

– Pages visited and time spent on pages

– Referring website or source

– Date and time of visit

– Clickstream data

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing behavior and preferences. Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us improve your experience on our Website.

Types of cookies we use:

– Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function properly

– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Website (e.g., Google Analytics)

– Functionality Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings

– Marketing Cookies: Track your activity to deliver relevant advertisements

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

2.1 To Provide Services and Respond to Requests

– Process and respond to inquiries, quote requests, and consultation requests

– Schedule service calls, site surveys, and installations

– Provide customer support and technical assistance

– Process employment applications and communicate with job candidates

– Fulfill service contracts and agreements

2.2 To Improve Our Website and Services

– Analyze website traffic and user behavior

– Identify and fix technical issues

– Develop new products, services, and features

– Conduct market research and analysis

2.3 For Marketing and Communications

– Send newsletters, promotional materials, and product updates

– Inform you about new services, technologies, and industry trends

– Provide information about training sessions, seminars, and events

– Conduct customer satisfaction surveys

2.4 For Legal and Business Purposes

– 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 customers and others

– Prevent fraud, security breaches, and other harmful activities

– Facilitate business transactions (mergers, acquisitions, asset sales)

3. How We Share Your Information

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

3.1 Service Providers and Business Partners

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Website and providing our services, including:

– Website hosting and maintenance providers

– Email and marketing platforms

– Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

– Customer relationship management (CRM) systems

– Payment processors

– Technology partners and manufacturers (only as necessary to fulfill service requests)

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

3.2 Legal Requirements and Protection

We may disclose your information if required by law or in good faith belief that such action is necessary to:

– Comply with legal processes, court orders, or government requests

– Enforce our terms and conditions or other agreements

– Protect the rights, property, or safety of Tech Electronics, our customers, or the public

– Investigate and prevent fraud, security issues, or technical problems

3.3 Business Transfers

If Tech Electronics is involved in a merger, acquisition, asset sale, or bankruptcy, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

– Encryption of data in transit using SSL/TLS technology

– Secure server infrastructure and access controls

– Regular security assessments and updates

– Employee training on data protection and privacy practices

– Restricted access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

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

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only 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 vary based on:

– The nature of the information collected

– The purpose for which it was collected

– Legal, regulatory, or business requirements

– Whether you have an ongoing relationship with us

When we no longer need your personal information, we will securely delete or anonymize it in accordance with our data retention policies.

6. Your Privacy Rights

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

6.1 Access and Correction

You have the right to access the personal information we hold about you and request corrections if it is inaccurate or incomplete.

6.2 Deletion

You may request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., legal obligations, fraud prevention).

6.3 Opt-Out of Marketing

You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us at any time by:

– Clicking the “unsubscribe” link in our emails

– Contacting us using the information provided below

– Updating your communication preferences (if applicable)

Note that opting out of marketing communications will not affect transactional or service-related communications.

6.4 State-Specific Rights

California Residents: Under the California privacy laws California residents have additional rights, including:

– The right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose

– The right to request deletion of personal information

– The right to opt out of the sale of personal information

– The right to correct inaccurate personal information

– The right to limit use and disclosure of sensitive personal information

– The right to non-discrimination for exercising these rights

Other State Laws: Residents of other states with applicable privacy laws (e.g., Virginia, Colorado) may have similar rights. Please contact us to exercise these rights.

6.5 How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the “Contact Us” section below. We will respond to your request within the timeframe required by applicable law.

7. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites, services, or applications that are not operated by Tech Electronics. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website and services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

9. International Data Transfers

Tech Electronics is based in the United States, and your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.

By using our Website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries as described in this Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

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

– Posting the updated Privacy Policy on our Website with a new “Last Updated” date

– Sending an email notification (if you have provided us with your email address)

– Displaying a prominent notice on our Website

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

11. Contact Us

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

Tech Electronics
6437 Manchester
St. Louis, Missouri

Phone: (314) 645-6200

Email: contactus@techelectronics.com

Website: www.techelectronics.com

DPO: Michael Scott, Director of Corporate IT
Michael.Scott@techelectronics.com, 314-951-7784

12. Notice to Client Systems

Important Note: This Privacy Policy applies only to information collected through our Website and general business operations. For information about data processing related to the technology systems we install, maintain, or monitor for our clients (including video surveillance systems, access control systems, fire alarm monitoring, and other security solutions), please refer to the specific service agreements, data processing agreements, and system-specific privacy notices provided to our clients. Data collected by client-owned systems is subject to the privacy policies and practices of those clients, not this Privacy Policy.