Privacy Policy

1. Information we collect

We may collect information that you provide directly, information generated through business communications, and limited technical information about site usage. This may include:

• name, title, company name, business email address, phone number, and business address;
• RFQ details, part numbers, specifications, BOM references, quantities, target schedules, datasheet requests, and sourcing notes;
• messages, attachments, correspondence, and support requests that you send to us;
• site usage information such as IP address, browser type, device information, pages viewed, referring pages, approximate location derived from technical data, and interaction data;
• cookie and similar tracking information where enabled by the website or hosting services.

2. How we use information

We may use information to:

• respond to RFQs, sourcing requests, datasheet-path support requests, sample requests, and business inquiries;
• review supplier-data paths, product-data availability, pricing basis, lead time, documentation, quotation preparation, and logistics requirements;
• operate, maintain, secure, and improve mlccs.com and related MLCCAI ecosystem services;
• communicate with customers, suppliers, service providers, and business partners;
• maintain records, comply with legal obligations, enforce terms, prevent fraud, and protect rights and security;
• send service-related notices or business communications where permitted by law.

3. How we disclose information

We may disclose information to:

• supplier-channel contacts, manufacturers, distributors, logistics providers, fulfillment partners, or authorized execution partners, including NextGen Components, Inc. where applicable, when necessary to review or respond to an RFQ or sourcing request;
• service providers that support hosting, email, analytics, security, CRM, document storage, payment, logistics, or other business operations;
• professional advisors, auditors, insurers, legal counsel, or compliance providers;
• government authorities or other parties when required by law, legal process, safety needs, or protection of rights;
• successors or counterparties in a business transaction such as merger, acquisition, financing, restructuring, or transfer of assets.

4. Cookies and analytics

mlccs.com may use cookies, analytics tools, hosting logs, and similar technologies to operate the site, understand usage patterns, improve performance, maintain security, and remember limited preferences. If additional tracking tools are implemented, related disclosures may be updated. You may be able to control cookies through your browser settings, but disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

If you use an external translation link or third-party website, you may leave mlccs.com and the third party’s own terms and privacy practices will apply.

5. California privacy rights

Where applicable, California residents may have rights to request access to personal information, request deletion, request correction, receive information about certain disclosures, and opt out of certain sales or sharing of personal information. We do not sell personal information collected through mlccs.com, and we do not knowingly share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising through mlccs.com. To submit a privacy request, contact legal@mlccai.com.

6. Other privacy rights

Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict, object to, or receive a copy of certain personal information. We will review requests in accordance with applicable law and may need to verify your identity or authority to act on behalf of an organization.

7. Data security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect information. No website, email system, hosting provider, or internet transmission is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data retention

We retain information for as long as reasonably necessary for RFQ handling, business records, supplier communication, legal compliance, dispute resolution, security, accounting, and operational purposes, unless a longer period is required or permitted by law.

9. International users

mlccs.com is operated by MLCCAI, Inc. in the United States. If you access the site from outside the United States, your information may be processed in the United States or other jurisdictions where our service providers or business partners operate.

10. Children’s privacy

mlccs.com is a business-to-business website and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe a child has provided information to us, contact legal@mlccai.com.

11. Changes to this Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

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