Privacy Policy

Introduction

406 Industries ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website at 406industries.com or engage our machining and prototyping services.

Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

• Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, and company name when you submit a quote request or contact form.
• Project Files: CAD files (STEP, IGES, DXF, etc.), drawings, and technical specifications you upload for quoting or manufacturing purposes.
• Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data including pages visited, time spent on site, browser type, and referring URLs collected through privacy-respecting analytics.
• Communication Records: Records of correspondence between you and our team regarding projects, quotes, or general inquiries.

How We Use Your Information

• To respond to your inquiries and provide quotes for machining services
• To manufacture parts and fulfill orders according to your specifications
• To communicate project updates, delivery timelines, and invoicing
• To improve our website and services based on usage patterns
• To comply with legal obligations and protect our rights

Protection of Your Intellectual Property

We understand that the CAD files, drawings, and designs you share with us represent valuable intellectual property. All project files are treated as strictly confidential. We do not share, sell, or disclose your designs to any third party. Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are available upon request for any project. All digital files are stored on secure, encrypted systems with access limited to authorized personnel directly involved in your project.

Data Sharing

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

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party services that assist in operating our website (hosting, analytics) under strict confidentiality agreements.
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or governmental regulation.
• Business Protection: To protect the rights, property, or safety of 406 Industries, our clients, or others.

Data Retention

We retain your contact information and project records for the duration of our business relationship and for a reasonable period thereafter to fulfill legal, accounting, and reporting obligations. CAD files and project specifications are retained only as long as necessary to complete your project and provide post-delivery support, unless you request earlier deletion.

Cookies and Tracking

Our website uses privacy-respecting analytics that do not use cookies or track individual users across sites. We do not use third-party advertising trackers, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking scripts.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal retention requirements)
• Opt out of any marketing communications

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Your continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.