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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: August 17, 2026

Speedwell Machine Works, Inc. (“Speedwell,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you provide through our website at speedwellmachineworks.com (the “Website”).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we may collect, how we use and disclose it, and the choices you may have regarding your information.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect information that you provide directly to us as well as certain information automatically when you use the Website.

Information You Provide

Depending on how you interact with the Website, we may collect:

Contact Form Information

  • Name

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Message or other information you choose to provide

Request a Quote Information

When you request a quote, we may collect information such as:

  • Name

  • Company or organization

  • Email address

  • Phone number

  • Project or product information

  • Specifications, quantities, materials, timelines, or other project requirements

  • Drawings, images, documents, or other files you choose to submit

  • Any additional information you provide in connection with your request

The information requested through our Request a Quote form may change from time to time.

Career and Employment Application Information

If you apply for employment with Speedwell, we may collect information such as:

  • Name and contact information

  • Address

  • Employment history

  • Education and training

  • Skills, certifications, and qualifications

  • Resume or résumé information

  • References

  • Availability

  • Information relating to the position for which you are applying

  • Documents or other information you voluntarily provide as part of the application process

We may also collect additional information later in the recruiting or hiring process when permitted or required by law.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Website, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, log files, analytics technologies, and similar tools. This information may include:

  • Internet Protocol (IP) address

  • Browser type

  • Device type

  • Operating system

  • Referring website

  • Pages viewed

  • Date and time of visits

  • General geographic information derived from an IP address

  • Website usage and interaction information

For additional information about our use of cookies and similar technologies, please review our Cookie Policy.

2. How We Use Information

We may use information collected through the Website to:

  • Respond to questions and inquiries

  • Communicate with prospective and existing customers

  • Prepare and respond to requests for quotes

  • Evaluate project requirements

  • Provide information about our machining, fabrication, and related services

  • Process and evaluate employment applications

  • Communicate with applicants regarding employment opportunities

  • Operate, maintain, secure, and improve the Website

  • Understand how visitors use the Website

  • Detect and prevent fraud, misuse, security incidents, and other harmful activity

  • Maintain appropriate business records

  • Comply with applicable laws and legal obligations

  • Establish, exercise, or defend legal claims

  • Carry out other purposes disclosed at the time information is collected or with your consent

3. How We May Share Information

We do not sell personal information in exchange for money.

We may disclose personal information to third parties when reasonably necessary for legitimate business purposes, including:

Service Providers

We may use companies that help us operate our Website and business, such as website hosting providers, form processing services, email providers, IT providers, analytics providers, security services, recruiting-related providers, and similar vendors.

These providers may process information on our behalf in connection with the services they provide.

Business and Professional Advisors

We may disclose information to attorneys, accountants, consultants, insurers, and other professional advisors when reasonably necessary.

Legal and Safety Purposes

We may disclose information when we reasonably believe disclosure is necessary to:

  • Comply with applicable law, regulation, subpoena, court order, or legal process

  • Respond to lawful requests from governmental authorities

  • Protect the rights, property, or safety of Speedwell, our employees, our customers, Website users, or others

  • Investigate fraud, security incidents, or suspected unlawful activity

Business Transactions

If Speedwell is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, sale of assets, or similar business transaction, information may be disclosed or transferred as part of that transaction.

4. Employment Applicant Information

Information submitted through our career application is used primarily for recruiting, evaluating candidates, communicating with applicants, maintaining employment-related records, and complying with applicable legal requirements.

Submitting an application does not create an employment contract or guarantee employment.

Speedwell may retain applicant information for a reasonable period following the application process for recordkeeping, legal compliance, consideration for future opportunities, and other legitimate business purposes.

5. Project Drawings and Technical Information

If the Website allows you to upload drawings, specifications, CAD files, photographs, or other technical materials, please provide only information that you are authorized to disclose.

Do not submit classified information, export-controlled information, passwords, financial account information, Social Security numbers, or other highly sensitive information through a Website form unless Speedwell has specifically instructed you to do so through an appropriate secure method.

Submission of materials through the Website does not, by itself, establish a nondisclosure agreement or other confidentiality agreement. Any confidentiality obligations between you and Speedwell are governed by a separate written agreement, if applicable.

6. Cookies and Similar Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to operate the Website, remember preferences, understand Website usage, improve performance, and support other Website functionality.

Depending on the services configured on the Website, cookies may include:

  • Strictly necessary cookies

  • Functional cookies

  • Analytics or performance cookies

  • Marketing or advertising cookies

Where a cookie consent or preference-management tool is provided, you may use that tool to manage non-essential cookies.

See our Cookie Policy for additional information.

7. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure.

However, no website, electronic transmission, or storage system can be guaranteed to be completely secure. You should use appropriate caution when submitting information online.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, including to:

  • Respond to inquiries and quote requests

  • Maintain customer and business records

  • Evaluate employment applicants

  • Meet legal, accounting, insurance, and recordkeeping requirements

  • Resolve disputes

  • Enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the type of information and the reason it was collected.

9. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information. These may include the right to:

  • Request access to certain personal information

  • Request correction of inaccurate information

  • Request deletion of certain information

  • Obtain information about how your personal information is used or disclosed

  • Opt out of certain types of processing or sharing

  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

  • Appeal certain decisions concerning a privacy request where required by law

These rights are not absolute and may be subject to legal exceptions.

To submit a privacy-related request, contact us using the information provided below. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests.

We will not discriminate against you for exercising privacy rights provided by applicable law.

10. Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for business users, customers, prospective customers, employment applicants, and other general audiences. It is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly seek to collect personal information from children under 13 through the Website.

If we learn that information from a child under 13 has been collected in circumstances requiring deletion, we will take reasonable steps to delete it.

11. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to websites or services operated by third parties. Speedwell is not responsible for the privacy, security, or content practices of third-party websites.

We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes to the Website, our business practices, technology, or applicable requirements.

When the policy is updated, we will revise the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website following an update is subject to the revised Privacy Policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:

Speedwell Machine Works, Inc.
1301 Crowders Creek Rd.
Gastonia, NC 28052

Email: info@smwmach.com
Phone: 704-866-7418