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Privacy Notice

Last Updated: 12/09/2025

This Privacy Notice applies to the processing of personal information by Uptool, Inc., d/b/a Uptool (“Uptool”, “we,” “us,” or “our”) including on our website available at usamachineshops.com and our other online or offline offerings which link to, or are otherwise subject to, this Privacy Notice (collectively, the “Services”).

1. UPDATES TO THIS PRIVACY NOTICE

We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time in our sole discretion. If we do, we’ll let you know by posting the updated Privacy Notice on our website, and/or we may also send other communications.

2. PERSONAL INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We collect personal information that you provide to us, personal information we collect automatically when you use the Services, and personal information from third-party sources, as described below.

A. Personal Information You Provide to Us Directly

We may collect personal information that you provide to us.

  • Account Information. We may collect personal information in connection with the creation or administration of your account. This personal information may include, but is not limited to, your name, email address, phone number, personal information about your customers, leads, or potential customers when you upload or provide us with access to this information, and other information you store with your account.
  • Purchases. We may collect personal information and details associated with your purchases, including payment information. Any payments made via our Services are processed by third-party payment processors. We do not directly collect or store any payment card information entered through our Services, but we may receive information associated with your payment card information (e.g., your billing details).
  • Your Communications with Us. We, and our service providers, may collect the information you communicate to us, such as through email or our web chat tool.
  • Surveys. We may contact you to participate in surveys. If you decide to participate, we may collect personal information from you in connection with the survey. Interactive Features. We and others who use our Services may collect personal information that you submit or make available through our interactive features (e.g., messaging features, commenting functionalities, forums, blogs, and social media pages). Any information you provide using the public sharing features of the Services will be considered “public.”
  • Conferences, Trade Shows, and Other Events. We may collect personal information from individuals when we attend or host conferences, trade shows, and other events.
  • Business Development and Strategic Partnerships. We may collect personal information from individuals and third parties to assess and pursue potential business opportunities.
  • Job Applications. If you apply for a job with us, we will collect any personal information you provide in connection with your application, such as your contact information and CV.

B. Personal Information Collected Automatically

We may collect personal information automatically when you use the Services.

  • Device Information. We may collect personal information about your device, such as your Internet protocol (IP) address, user settings, cookie identifiers, other unique identifiers, browser or device information, Internet service provider, and location information (including, as applicable, approximate location derived from IP address and precise geo-location information).
  • Usage Information. We may collect personal information about your use of the Services, such as the pages that you visit, items that you search for, the types of content you interact with, information about the links you click, the frequency and duration of your activities, and other information about how you use the Services.
  • Cookie Notice (and Other Technologies). We, as well as third parties, may use cookies, pixel tags, and other technologies (“Technologies”) to automatically collect personal information through your use of the Services.
    • Cookies. Cookies are small text files stored in device browsers.
    • Pixel Tags/Web Beacons. A pixel tag (also known as a web beacon) is a piece of code embedded in the Services that collects personal information about use of or engagement with the Services. The use of a pixel tag allows us to record, for example, that a user has visited, a particular web page or clicked on a particular advertisement. We may also include web beacons in e-mails to understand whether messages have been opened, acted on, or forwarded. See “Your Privacy Choices” below to understand your choices regarding these Technologies.

C. Personal Information Collected from Third Parties

We may collect personal information about you from third parties. These third parties may include, but are not limited to, the examples described below.

  • Third-Party Services. If you access or interact with the Services using a Third-Party Service (defined below), we may collect personal information along with information associated with your account from that Third-Party Service that you have made available via your privacy settings. This may include, but is not limited to, contact details about you, contents of your emails when you provide us with access to your email inbox, and personal information about your customers, leads, or potential customers when you upload or provide us with access to this information.
  • Other Users. Users of the Services may upload or otherwise provide personal information about others.
  • Publicly Available Information. We may collect personal information from publicly available sources

3. HOW WE USE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We use personal information for a variety of business purposes, including to provide the Services, to improve the Services, to operate our business, and to provide you with marketing materials, as described below.

A. Provide the Services

We use personal information to provide the Services, such as:

  • Providing access to certain areas, functionalities, and features of the Services;
  • Communicating with you;
  • Sharing personal information with third parties as needed to provide the Services; and
  • Processing your financial information and other payment methods for products and Services purchased.

B. Improve the Services and Develop New Products and Services

We use personal information to improve the Services and to develop new products and services.

C. Operate Our Business

We use personal information to operate our business, such as:

  • Carrying out analytics;
  • Creating de-identified and/or aggregated information;
  • Processing applications if you apply for a job we post on our Services;
  • Enforcing our agreements and policies; and
  • Carrying out activities that are required to comply with our legal obligations.

D. Marketing

We may use personal information to tailor and provide you with marketing and other content.

We may use personal information for other purposes that are clearly disclosed to you at the time you provide personal information, with your consent, or as otherwise directed by you.

4. HOW WE DISCLOSE PERSONAL INFORMATION

We disclose personal information to third parties for a variety of business purposes, including to provide the Services, to protect us or others, or in the event of a major business transaction such as a merger, sale, or asset transfer, as described below.

A. Disclosures to Provide the Services

We may disclose any of the personal information we collect to the categories of third parties described below.

  • Service Providers. We may disclose personal information to third-party service providers that assist us with the provision of the Services. This may include, but is not limited to, service providers that provide us with hosting, customer service, analytics, marketing services, IT support, and related services. In addition, personal information and chat communications may be disclosed to service providers that help provide our chat features.
  • Other Users You Share or Interact With. The Services may allow Uptool users to share personal information or interact with other users of the Services.
  • Third-Party Services You Share or Interact With. The Services may link to or allow you to interface, interact, share information with, direct us to share information with, access and/or use third-party websites, applications, services, products, and technology (each a “Third-Party Service”). Any personal information shared with a Third-Party Service will be subject to the Third- Party Service’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the processing of personal information by Third-Party Services.
  • Uptool Customers (Authorized Users Only). In cases where you use our Services as an employee, contractor, or other authorized user of an Uptool customer, that customer may access information associated with your use of the Services including usage data and the contents of the communications and files associated with your account. Your personal information may also be subject to the Uptool customer’s privacy policy. We are not responsible for the Uptool customer’s processing of your personal information.
  • Affiliates. We may share your personal information with our corporate affiliates.
  • Providers of Advertising Technologies. We may share your personal information with providers of advertising Technologies. These providers may set Technologies and other tracking tools on our Services to collect information regarding your activities and your device (e.g., your IP address, cookie identifiers, page(s) visited, location, time of day). These providers may use this information (and similar information collected from other services) for purposes of delivering personalized advertisements to you when you visit digital properties within their networks. This practice is commonly referred to as “interest-based advertising”, “personalized advertising”, or “targeted advertising.”

B. Disclosures to Protect Us or Others

We may share your personal information and related information with external parties if we, in good faith, believe doing so is required or appropriate to comply with law enforcement requests, national security requests, or other government requests; comply with legal process, such as a court order or subpoena; protect your, our, or others’ rights, property, or safety; enforce our policies or contracts; collect amounts owed to us; or assist with an investigation or prosecution of suspected or actual unauthorized or illegal activity.

C. Disclosure in the Event of Merger, Sale, or Other Asset Transfers

If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, bankruptcy, receivership, purchase or sale of assets, transition of service to another provider, or other similar corporate transaction, your personal information may be disclosed, sold, or transferred as part of such a transaction.

5. YOUR PRIVACY CHOICES

Your Privacy Choices. The privacy choices you may have about your personal information are described below.

  • Email Communications. If you receive an unwanted email from us, you can use the unsubscribe functionality found at the bottom of the email to opt out of receiving future emails. Note that we may continue to send you certain non-promotional communications regarding us and the Services, and you will not be able to opt out of those communications (e.g., communications regarding the Services or updates to this Privacy Notice).
  • Text Messages. If you receive an unwanted text message from us, you may opt out of receiving future text messages from us by following the instructions in the text message you have received from us or by otherwise contacting us as set forth in “Contact Us” below.
  • “Do Not Track.” Do Not Track (“DNT”) is a privacy preference that users can set in certain web browsers. Please note that we do not respond to or honor DNT signals or similar mechanisms transmitted by web browsers.
  • Cookies. You may stop or restrict the placement of Technologies on your device or remove them by adjusting your preferences as your browser or device permits. However, if you adjust your preferences, the Services may not work properly. The online advertising industry also provides mechanisms that may allow you to opt out of receiving targeted ads from organizations that participate in self-regulatory programs. To learn more, visit the Network Advertising Initiative and the Digital Advertising Alliance. Please note you must separately opt out in each browser and on each device.

6. CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Notice, please fill the Contact form or email us at: info@uptool.com.