Privacy Policy

Effective Date: 2000 March 05

Welcome to This Old Tractor (thisoldtractor.com), operated by Gregory Bender. I respect your privacy and am committed to protecting any personal information you share with me. This Privacy Policy outlines how I collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit my website, download my free software, read my technical archives, or purchase physical components (such as O-rings, wiring harnesses, and electrical parts).

1. Information I Collect

Information Provided During Purchases: When you purchase items such as Suzuki O-rings or Moto Guzzi, Benelli, and Laverda wiring harnesses, I collect necessary transaction details including your name, shipping address, email address, and order history. Note that financial and payment card details are handled securely by third-party payment processors; I do not store your credit card numbers on my servers.
Communications: If you contact me directly via email or support channels, I may retain records of your message, email address, and any correspondence to respond to your inquiries.
Automatically Collected Technical Data: Like most websites, my servers may automatically log standard technical information, such as your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and access timestamps, used strictly for site maintenance and security.

2. How I Use Your Information

I use the information I collect for the following purposes:

To process, package, and ship physical orders (e.g., wiring harnesses and O-rings).
To communicate with you regarding your orders, technical support requests, or general inquiries.
To maintain, secure, and improve my website performance, archival content, and free software offerings.

3. Data Sharing and Third Parties

I do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. I share data only with trusted third-party service providers essential to running my operations, such as:

Payment Processors: To securely process financial transactions.
Shipping & Postal Carriers: To deliver physical products to your specified shipping address.
Legal Obligations: If required by law, subpoena, or to protect my legal rights and safety.

4. Cookies and Tracking

My website may use basic cookies or local storage to enhance user experience. You can choose to disable cookies through your individual browser options.

5. Children's Privacy

My website, technical archives, and products are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. I do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

6. Changes to This Privacy Policy

I may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.