Effective date: 10 October 2025
Company: SCNJTEK LLC (“SCNJTEK”, “we”, “our”, or “us”)
Applies to: www.scnjtek.com, related sub‑domains, applications, marketing pages, support portals, and any online or offline interactions where this policy is posted or referenced (collectively, the “Services”).
Summary: We collect limited personal information to provide manufacturing and engineering services, communicate with you, and improve our operations. We do not sell personal information. You control your choices and can contact us anytime at privacy@scnjtek.com.
1) Who we are
SCNJTEK LLC is a California‑based contract manufacturing and solutions provider. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you use our Services or interact with us (for example, via email, web forms, events, or sales activities).
If you do not agree with this Policy, please discontinue use of the Services. By accessing or using the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Policy.
2) Information we collect
We collect information in the following categories:
a) Information you provide to us
- Contact details: name, business email, phone number, company, job title, mailing address.
- Account & authentication: usernames, passwords or SSO identifiers (if you create an account).
- Business communications: messages sent to us (e.g., RFQs, support tickets, project files, CAD/BOM/DFM data, purchase orders, NDAs, SOWs), meeting notes, survey responses.
- Payment & billing: billing address, tax IDs, purchase history, last four digits of card (if processed via a third‑party processor); we do not store full card numbers.
- Event/marketing interactions: webinar registrations, downloads, preferences, and consent choices.
- Job applicants: résumé/CV, cover letter, employment and education history, references, and other recruitment data you submit.
b) Information collected automatically
- Device/usage data: IP address, device type, operating system, browser type, pages viewed, links clicked, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and interactions.
- Cookies & similar technologies: used for session management, analytics, remembering preferences, and (where enabled) marketing attribution. See Section 10.
c) Information from third parties
- Partners & service providers: lead referrals, enrichment (business firmographics), and anti‑fraud checks.
- Public & social sources: publicly available business contact data, LinkedIn profile URLs, or company websites where permitted by law.
We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information unless strictly necessary for compliance or recruitment and with appropriate safeguards.
3) How we use personal information
We use the information described above to:
- Provide and operate the Services (quotes, DFM/DFX reviews, prototyping and production workflows, logistics, support, and account servicing).
- Communicate with you (project updates, transactional notices, responses to inquiries, service announcements).
- Process payments and fulfill orders (through secured third‑party processors).
- Improve and secure our Services (analytics, debugging, usage monitoring, quality assurance, fraud and abuse prevention, and information security).
- Marketing (business‑to‑business) where permitted by law (newsletters, event invitations, product updates), with opt‑out options.
- Recruitment and hiring (evaluate applications and communicate during the hiring process).
- Compliance with legal obligations and enforcement of our agreements, including defense of legal claims.
Legal bases (EEA/UK/Switzerland)
Where GDPR or similar laws apply, we rely on one or more of the following legal bases: contract performance, legitimate interests (e.g., B2B marketing, product improvement, fraud prevention), consent (where required), and legal obligation.
4) When we disclose information
We disclose personal information only as needed:
- Vendors/Processors: hosting, cloud storage, analytics, CRM/marketing tools, payment processing, customer support, communications, and security services bound by contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.
- Manufacturing & logistics partners: where necessary to fulfill quotes, prototypes, production, inspections, certifications (e.g., PPAP/FAI), and shipping.
- Professional advisors: auditors, accountants, insurers, and legal counsel under confidentiality.
- Corporate transactions: in connection with mergers, acquisitions, financing, or sale of assets, subject to customary protections.
- Legal compliance and safety: to comply with law, subpoenas, or to protect rights, safety, and property of SCNJTEK, our users, or others.
We do not sell personal information. We may share limited data for targeted advertising/analytics where permitted and with your choices described below.
5) Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including to meet legal, accounting, or reporting requirements, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context (e.g., project records typically align with contract and regulatory requirements).
6) Your choices and rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to:
- Access/know the categories and specific pieces of personal information we hold about you.
- Correct inaccurate or incomplete information.
- Delete personal information, subject to legal exceptions.
- Object/opt out of certain processing, including B2B marketing and targeted advertising.
- Restrict or port your data in certain cases.
- Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise rights, email privacy@scnjtek.com. We will verify your request consistent with applicable law and respond within required timeframes.
U.S. State Privacy Disclosures (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT)
- We do not sell personal information.
- We may share limited identifiers and usage data with analytics or advertising partners for cross‑context behavioral advertising (targeted advertising). You can opt out via cookie controls (Section 10) or by contacting us.
- California residents may use an authorized agent and have the right to non‑discrimination for exercising their rights. Our primary business purpose is B2B; some CCPA/CPRA exemptions may apply.
EEA/UK/Switzerland
- You may lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. We invite you to contact us first so we can address your concerns.
7) International transfers
We are U.S.‑based. If you access the Services from outside the U.S., your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in countries that may have different data protection laws than your country. Where required, we implement appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for such transfers.
8) Security
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards appropriate to the risk, including encryption in transit, access controls, least‑privilege practices, and vendor due diligence. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9) Children’s privacy
Our Services are intended for business users and are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us information, contact privacy@scnjtek.com and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
10) Cookies, analytics, and tracking technologies
We and our partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to:
- keep you signed in and maintain sessions;
- remember preferences (e.g., language);
- measure site usage and performance;
- support marketing attribution and (where enabled) targeted ads.
Your controls
- Browser settings: You can block or delete cookies in your browser; the Services may not function properly without essential cookies.
- Consent banner: Where required by law, we display a cookie banner for consent and preferences.
- Do Not Track (DNT): Our Services currently do not respond to DNT signals; you can use other industry tools (e.g., Global Privacy Control) where supported.
11) Automated decision‑making and profiling
We do not engage in automated decision‑making that produces legal or similarly significant effects without human involvement. We may use lightweight profiling for B2B marketing and service improvements consistent with this Policy and your choices.
12) Third‑party links and services
The Services may link to third‑party websites, plug‑ins, or services. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.
13) Job applicants
If you apply for a role with SCNJTEK, we will process your application data to evaluate your candidacy, communicate with you, and comply with legal obligations. We may retain applicant data for a reasonable period consistent with applicable law and our legitimate interests in managing future recruitment.
14) Changes to this Policy
We may update this Policy from time to time. The “Effective date” at the top indicates when the latest changes took effect. Material changes will be communicated via the Services or by direct notice where required. Your continued use of the Services after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
15) How to contact us
Data Controller: SCNJTEK LLC
Email: privacy@scnjtek.com
Phone: +1‑279‑229‑1074
If you have questions, concerns, or wish to exercise your rights, please email privacy@scnjtek.com. For security, we may request additional information to verify your identity before fulfilling your request.
16) Region‑specific notices (optional addenda)
If your operations require, we can attach addenda for specific jurisdictions (e.g., Canada PIPEDA, Australia Privacy Act, India DPDP Act 2023). Contact us at privacy@scnjtek.com to enable the relevant addenda.
Definitions (informative)
- “Personal information” / “personal data”: Any information that identifies or is reasonably linked to an identifiable person.
- “Processor” / “Service provider”: An entity that processes personal information on our behalf.
- “Sale” / “Share”: As defined by applicable law (e.g., CPRA). We do not sell personal information.