Privacy Policy

At bearingCY.com, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how we handle your data. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, including through cookies, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws. It also describes your rights and how to contact us.

What Are Cookies and How Can You Manage Them?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, phone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, remember your preferences, analyze usage, and improve your experience. At bearingCY.com, we use cookies for essential functionality (e.g., remembering settings), analytics (e.g., understanding site usage and popular products), and third-party services (e.g., reviews).

You can control cookies in two ways:

Cookie Settings Link: At the bottom of our website, you’ll find a “Cookie Settings” link where you can customize or disable non-essential cookies, such as those used for analytics or third-party services like Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews.
Browser Settings: You can configure your web browser to block or delete cookies. Most browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari) allow you to set preferences under “Privacy” or “Security” settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality, such as contact form submissions or popup behavior.

1. Who We Are

bearingCY.com is operated by AppCraft-Studio, the data controller responsible for your personal data. For questions about this Privacy Policy or your data, please contact us at:

Email: bearingcy@appcraft-studio.mozmail.com

2. Data We Collect and How We Use It

We collect and process the following data:

a. Cookies for Site Functionality

What: Essential cookies that store user settings, track which popup banners or notifications you’ve dismissed, and record if you’ve accepted the consent checkbox in our contact form.
Purpose: To ensure the website works correctly and remembers your preferences for a better experience.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (necessary for site functionality). These cookies do not require consent under GDPR but can be blocked via browser settings.
Retention: Cookies are stored until you clear them or they expire (typically 1 year or less).

b. Anonymous Behavioral Analytics for Site Improvement

What: Anonymized data about how users interact with our site (e.g., pages visited, clicks). No personal identifiers (e.g., IP addresses) are collected.
Purpose: To improve our website’s usability and content.
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (site optimization).
Retention: Data is aggregated and stored only as long as necessary for analysis, in compliance with applicable laws.

c. Anonymous Cookie Analytics for Analytics and Marketing

What: Anonymized cookies that track user behavior, such as which products (e.g., bearings, seals) are viewed most frequently. No personal identifiers are collected.
Purpose: To analyze product popularity for marketing purposes and optimize our product offerings.
Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via our cookie banner). You can opt out via the “Cookie Settings” link.
Retention: Data is aggregated and stored only as long as needed for analytics and marketing purposes, in compliance with applicable laws.

d. Contact Form Data

What: Information you provide in our contact form (e.g., name, email, message).
Purpose: To communicate with you effectively in response to your inquiries.
Legal Basis: Consent (provided when you submit the form) and legitimate interest (to fulfill your request).
Retention: Stored only as long as needed to address your inquiry, unless required by law to retain longer.

e. Third-Party Services (Google Reviews, Facebook Reviews)

What: We use third-party services like Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews to display customer feedback. Some services may appear to come from Google (e.g., Google Reviews), but they are rerouted through our servers to prevent direct data collection by these third parties.
Purpose: To enhance user trust and provide social proof.
Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via our cookie banner for non-essential cookies).
Opt-Out: You can disable these services via the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of our site. For details on how Google and Facebook handle data, please review their privacy policies:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Retention: No personal data is collected by us via these services, as they are proxied through our servers.

f. Data Required by Law

What: Minimal data (e.g., server logs with anonymized IP addresses) required to comply with legal obligations.
Purpose: To meet regulatory requirements.
Legal Basis: Legal obligation.
Retention: As required by applicable laws, after which it is securely deleted.

3. How We Protect Your Data

We implement technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data, including:

Secure servers with encryption for data transmission (e.g., HTTPS).
Anonymization of analytics data.
Rerouting third-party services through our servers to minimize external data collection.
Regular reviews of our data practices to ensure compliance.

4. Data Sharing

We do not share your personal data with third parties, except:

Rerouted Services: Google Reviews and Facebook Reviews are proxied through our servers, so no personal data is directly shared. You can disable these via Cookie Settings.
Legal Requirements: If required by law (e.g., court order), we may disclose data to authorities.

5. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

Access: Request a copy of the data we hold about you.
Rectification: Correct inaccurate data.
Erasure: Request deletion of your data (subject to legal obligations).
Restriction: Limit how we process your data.
Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format.
Withdraw Consent: Revoke consent for cookies or contact form data at any time (e.g., via Cookie Settings).

To exercise these rights, contact us at bearingcy@appcraft-studio.mozmail.com. We will respond within 30 days, as required by GDPR.

6. Third-Party Links

Our website may include links to third-party sites (e.g., Google, Facebook). These sites have their own privacy policies, and we are not responsible for their practices. Please review their policies before interacting.

7. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The updated policy will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. For significant changes, we’ll notify you via a site notice or email (if applicable).

8. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Email: bearingcy@appcraft-studio.mozmail.com