Privacy

Last updated: 14.01.2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Legacy-plc (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, stores, and protects personal data when you visit our website or contact us regarding industrial automation spare parts.

We operate strictly in a B2B context and process limited personal data related to professional contacts only.

1. Who We Are

Company name: Legacy-plc
Business activity: Sourcing and supplying obsolete / legacy industrial automation spare parts
Email: contact@legacy-plc.com
Website: https://legacy-plc.com

Our customers are located in the European Union, Canada, United States, and Australia.

2. Scope of This Policy

This Privacy Policy applies to:

• Visitors of our website 
• Professionals contacting us via email, phone, fax, contact form, or file upload
• Business inquiries, RFQs, and technical exchanges

It does not apply to consumer sales, as we operate exclusively B2B.

3. Data We Collect

We only collect data that is strictly necessary for business communication.

3.1 Information You Provide

• Name 
• Company name
• Professional email address
• Phone number
• Country
• Technical information (OEM references, machine types, documents, photos)
• Any information voluntarily shared in messages or attachments

3.2 Automatically Collected Data

• IP address (for security and abuse prevention)
• Browser type and basic usage data (via server logs)

We do not use intrusive tracking, profiling, or behavioral advertising.

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR – EU)

We process personal data based on:

• Legitimate interest (B2B communication, responding to inquiries) 
• Consent, where applicable (contact forms)
• Contractual necessity, once a business relationship exists
• Legal obligations, if required by law
   

5. How We Use Your Data

Your data is used solely to:

• Respond to inquiries and RFQs 
• Identify and source requested spare parts
• Provide technical documentation
• Manage quotations, orders, and logistics
• Ensure security and fraud prevention
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal data.

6. Data Sharing

We may share limited data only when necessary, with:

• Logistics providers (for shipping) 
• Payment service providers (Wise, Stripe, PayPal, banks)
• IT and hosting providers
• Legal or regulatory authorities if required

All partners are selected for compliance with applicable data protection laws.

7. International Data Transfers

As we operate internationally, data may be processed outside your country.

When data is transferred:

• EU data is protected under GDPR-compliant safeguards 
• Standard contractual clauses or equivalent protections are applied
• Transfers comply with applicable laws in EU, USA, Canada, and Australia
   

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary:

• Inquiry data: up to 24 months 
• Transactional data: as required by accounting and legal obligations
• Technical correspondence: as long as relevant to ongoing cooperation

Data is securely deleted once no longer needed.

9. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect data, including:

• Secure servers 
• Restricted access
• Encrypted communications where applicable
• Controlled document handling

No system is 100% risk-free, but we actively minimize risks.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

• Access your personal data 
• Request correction or deletion
• Object to processing
• Request data portability
• Withdraw consent at any time

Requests can be sent to:
📧 gdpr@legacy-plc.com

We respond within legally required timeframes.

11. Cookies

Our website uses minimal technical cookies only:

• To ensure proper site functionality 
• To protect against abuse

We do not use advertising cookies or third-party tracking tools.

12. Compliance by Region

• EU / UK: GDPR & UK GDPR 
• Canada: PIPEDA
• Australia: Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
• USA: Applicable state and federal privacy regulations

We align our practices with the strictest applicable standard.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect legal or operational changes.
The updated version will always be published on this page.

14. Contact

For privacy-related questions or requests:

📧 contact@legacy-plc.com
🌐 https://legacy-plc.com