Privacy Policy

Introduction

Baxter Machine & Tool Co., Inc. (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website and users of our services. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how we protect it, and your rights regarding this information.

Contact Information:
103 N. Horton St., Jackson, MI 49202, USA
Email: seth.baxter@baxtermachine.com
Phone: (517) 782‑2808

Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

  • Contact/Comment Forms: When you submit forms (e.g., inquiries, comments), we collect your name, email address, phone number, company (if applicable), and any other details you provide. 
  • Gravatar Hash: If you use Gravatar, an anonymous hash of your email may be shared with the Gravatar service to retrieve your avatar. 

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • Technical Data: We gather your IP address, browser user-agent string, and other system logs for spam detection, site security, and performance monitoring. 
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We do not currently use cookies or tracking technologies. If that changes, we will update this policy accordingly.

How We Use Your Information

  • Respond to your inquiries and requests.
  • Prevent spam and protect our website from abuse.
  • Improve website functionality and user experience.

Legal Basis for Processing

We rely on legitimate interests (providing our services securely and effectively) and consent when you submit information via our forms. We only process the data necessary for these purposes.

Sharing Your Information

Your information may be shared with:

  • Service Providers: Partners who help us run the website or manage data (e.g., hosting, email services).
  • Legal Authorities: If required by law or to protect our rights. No data is ever sold to third parties

Data Retention

  • Form Submissions: Retained until no longer needed for business purposes or until you request deletion.
  • Log Data (IP, user-agent): Retained for a short period (e.g., 30 days) for security and spam prevention unless longer retention is needed for legal reasons.

Data Security

We use industry-standard security practices (e.g., firewalls, encrypted connections) to safeguard your information. While no system is perfectly secure, we are committed to implementing reasonable measures to protect your data.

International Transfers

Our operations are based in the U.S. If any data is transferred internationally (e.g., to a service provider outside the U.S.), we ensure proper safeguards are in place.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights such as:

  • Accessing, rectifying, or erasing your personal data.
  • Objecting to or limiting processing.
  • Withdrawing consent at any time.

    To exercise these rights, please contact us at seth.baxter@baxtermachine.com. We will address your request promptly.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from minors.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy over time. Updates will be posted here with a revised effective date.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns about this policy, please reach out:
Email: seth.baxter@baxtermachine.com
Address: 103 N. Horton St., Jackson, MI 49202, USA