PRIVACY POLICY

effective DATE: JUNE 17, 2025
last UPDATED: June 17, 2025

1. INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the website of ARS Products (“ARS,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). ARS Products respects the privacy and security of individuals and organizations who interact with our Website, products, services, and business operations.

This Privacy Policy describes how ARS may collect, use, disclose, retain, and safeguard information obtained through our website located at www.arsproducts.com (the “Website”), including through contact forms, Requests for Quote (“RFQs”), supplier inquiries, recruiting inquiries, and other online interactions.

By accessing or using the Website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. SCOPE

This Privacy Policy applies solely to information collected through the Website and does not necessarily apply to information collected through offline communications, contractual relationships, government systems, controlled customer portals, or other separate business systems unless expressly stated.

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

A. Information Voluntarily Provided/Submitted

ARS may collect information voluntarily provided by users, including but not limited to:

Name
Company name
Email address
Telephone number
Mailing address
Job title or department
Program or project information
Technical inquiry details
Product requirements or specifications
RFQ details
Supplier or vendor information
Career or employment inquiry information
Any additional information voluntarily submitted through Website forms or communications

B. Employment and Applicant Information

If users submit employment applications, resumes, recruiting inquiries, or other employment-related materials through the Website or via Company communications, ARS may collect information including:

Employment history
Educational background
Professional qualifications
Certifications or licenses
Resume or curriculum vitae (“CV”) information
Work authorization information
Security clearance information, where applicable
References or related application materials
Other information voluntarily submitted in connection with employment inquiries or applications

Submission of employment-related information does not guarantee employment, consideration for employment, or continued employment with ARS Products.

C. Automatically Collected Information

Certain technical and usage information may be collected automatically when users access the Website, including:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device identifiers
Operating system
Internet service provider information
Access dates and times
Referring URLs
Website pages viewed/visited
Website interaction and navigation data
General geographic region

This information may be collected through server logs, cookies, analytics services, or similar technologies.

D. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

ARS may use cookies, analytics tools, and similar technologies to:

Improve Website functionality
Understand Website traffic patterns
Enhance user experience
Maintain Website security and performance

Users may disable cookies through browser settings; however, portions of the Website may not function properly as a result.

4. HOW WE USE INFORMATION

ARS may use collected information for legitimate business purposes, including to:

Respond to inquiries and communications
Respond to inquiries or communications
Process Requests for Quote (“RFQs”)
Provide customer or supplier support
Evaluate potential business relationships
Evaluate employment applications and recruiting inquiries
Conduct employment-related verification, compliance, export-control, or security reviews where applicable
Improve Website functionality and performance
Conduct internal business analysis
Maintain cybersecurity and monitor for unauthorized activity
Detect fraud, abuse, or security incidents
Comply with legal, contractual, export-control, or regulatory obligations
Maintain quality management and operational records
Support marketing and business development activities

5. Export Control, Technical Data, & Sensitive Information

ARS Products operates within industries that may involve export-controlled, proprietary, confidential, or sensitive technical information.

Users shall not submit classified, export-controlled, proprietary, confidential, or otherwise restricted technical data through the Website unless expressly authorized in writing by ARS Products and transmitted through approved secure channels.

Submission of technical data, drawings, specifications, software, or related materials may be subject to applicable United States export-control laws and regulations, including but not limited to:

International Traffic in Arms Regulations ("ITAR")
Export Administration Regulations ("EAR")
National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual ("NISPOM"), where applicable

ARS reserves the right to restrict, reject, remove, review, or securely manage submissions as necessary to maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, contractual obligations, and security requirements.

Unsolicited Information

Except where expressly agreed in writing, submission of information through the Website does not create any confidentiality obligation on the part of ARS Products.

Users should not submit classified, export-controlled, proprietary, confidential, or otherwise restricted information through the Website unless expressly authorized by ARS Products.

6. Information Sharing & Disclosure

ARS Products does not sell personal information. ARS may disclose information as necessary to:

Service providers supporting Website hosting, cybersecurity, analytics, IT systems, or communications
Professional advisors, including legal, accounting, insurance, or compliance representatives
Government agencies, law enforcement, or regulatory authorities where required by law
Authorized business partners, subcontractors, or vendors supporting Company operations under appropriate confidentiality obligations
Successors, affiliates, or other entities involved in mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, or asset transfers

ARS may also disclose information where necessary to protect the rights, property, operations, security, or legal interests of ARS Products, its personnel, customers, suppliers, or business partners.

7. Data Security

ARS implements reasonable administrative, technical, physical, and organizational safeguards designed to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, misuse, alteration, or destruction.

Security measures may include:

Restricted access controls
Authentication and authorization procedures
Secure internal networks
Cybersecurity monitoring systems
Security software and endpoint protections
Physical facility security controls
Role-based access limitations

Despite these safeguards, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

8. Data Retention

ARS retains information only for as long as reasonably necessary to:

Fulfill legitimate business purposes
Maintain customer, supplier, employment, or operational records
Support quality management requirements
Comply with legal, contractual, security, export-control, or regulatory obligations
Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Retention periods may vary depending on the nature of the information and applicable requirements.

9. Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to third-party websites or external resources. ARS is not responsible for the content, security, availability, or privacy practices of third-party websites.

Access to third-party websites is at the user’s own risk and subject to the terms and policies of those third parties.

10. Children's Privacy

The Website is not directed toward children under the age of 13, and ARS does not knowingly collect personal information from children.

If ARS becomes aware that information from a child under the age of 13 has been collected unintentionally, ARS will take reasonable steps to delete such information.

11. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on applicable law and jurisdiction, users may have rights regarding personal information, including the right to:

Request access to personal information
Request correction of inaccurate information
Request deletion of information where applicable
Object to certain processing activities
Withdraw consent where consent is the basis for processing

Requests may be submitted using the contact information provided below.

12. International Users

The Website is operated within the United States. Users accessing the Website from outside the United States acknowledge that information may be transferred to, processed, and stored within the United States.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

ARS reserves the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice.

Revisions become effective upon posting to the Website. Continued use of the Website following the posting of revisions constitutes acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy.

14. Contact Information

ARS Products
43 Lathrop Road Extension
Plainfield, CT 06374
United States

Phone: +1 (860) 564-0208
Email: info@arsproducts.com
Website: www.arsproducts.com