Effective Date: September 15, 2026

1. Overview & Scope

HRDWRINFO ("we," "our," or "the Platform") operates an independent hardware reference directory, price-tracking tool, and community forum. We respect your privacy and only collect data strictly necessary to operate our core features.

2. Information We Collect

We only collect information necessary to provide the platform's core services:

• Account Registration Details: When you create an account, we collect a username, email address, and a cryptographically hashed password.
• User Preferences & Favorites: If you are logged in, our database syncs your saved favorite components to your profile.
• Community Forum Data: If you participate in our community forum, we store your posts, replies, and temporary IP connection logs strictly for spam prevention and moderation purposes.
• Administrative & System Data: We store logs related to site maintenance, inventory updates, and announcements.

3. Cookies and Local Storage Technologies

We do not use tracking pixels or third-party behavioral analytics cookies. We exclusively use standard web technologies for essential functions:

• Strictly Necessary HTTP Cookies: Used solely to keep you securely logged into your account across the main directory and the community forum (e.g., PHPSESSID, flarum_remember).
• Browser LocalStorage: Used strictly on your local device to remember your interface preferences.

4. How We Use Your Information

Your data is used solely to authenticate your account, facilitate secure password resets, deliver platform updates, and moderate community discussions.

5. Data Sharing and Third Parties

• Zero Data Selling: We do not sell, rent, trade, or monetize your personal data to any third parties.
• Third-Party CDNs: Our site loads standardized open-source libraries (e.g., Google Model-Viewer) which serve static script files to your browser.
• Vendor Links & Disclaimers: When you click external vendor links, you navigate to their domains, which operate under their own privacy policies.

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard technical measures to protect your data, including one-way cryptographic hashing for passwords and secure session validation.

7. Your Rights & Account Deletion

You have full control over your personal data. You may update your credentials via your Profile or request complete account and post deletion by contacting administration.

8. Policy Modifications

We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time without prior notice. Any changes will become effective immediately upon posting. We will make a good-faith effort to communicate modifications to registered users.

Effective Date: September 15, 2026

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and creating an account on HRDWRINFO, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these terms, you are prohibited from using the platform.

2. Description of Service

HRDWRINFO provides an informational directory, automated price-tracking tool, and a community discussion forum for hardware components. We aggregate data from third-party vendors for reference purposes only.

3. Accuracy of Data & Pricing

Pricing, availability, and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQ) displayed on our platform are collected via automated web crawlers. We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of this data. The final, binding price is always determined by the third-party vendor at checkout. We assume no liability for discrepancies.

4. External Links and Vendors

Our platform contains links to external websites (e.g., Fastenal, McMaster-Carr, Zoro). We are not affiliated with these entities and are not responsible for the content or transactions that occur on these external sites.

5. User-Generated Content & Community Forum

By participating in the community forum, you agree to post content that is respectful and relevant. You retain ownership of your posts, but grant us a license to display them on the platform. We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or delete any content (including spam, harassment, or illegal material) at our sole discretion.

6. User Conduct & Account Termination

• You agree not to use automated scripts, bots, or malicious software to scrape data from or disrupt the HRDWRINFO platform.
• We reserve the right to suspend, ban, or terminate any account at our sole discretion, without prior notice, if we detect abusive behavior, forum rule violations, or a violation of these terms.

7. Modifications to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the platform following any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.

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