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Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 6, 2026  Last Updated: April 6, 2026

1. Introduction

Barr Refrigeration Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website barrinc.com (the "Site"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have in relation to it.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact us at the information provided in Section 11.

2. Information We Collect

We collect information you provide directly to us and information collected automatically when you use the Site.

a. Information You Provide

  • Contact information: name, email address, phone number, and mailing/shipping address (e.g., when submitting a quote request, placing an order, or contacting us)
  • Purchase information: billing address, order details, and payment method (note: credit card numbers are processed by our third-party payment processor and are not stored by us)
  • Communications: messages, inquiries, or feedback you send us

b. Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data: pages visited, time spent on the Site, links clicked, and referring URLs
  • Device data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, and device identifiers
  • Cookies and similar technologies: see Section 6 for details

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Process and fulfill orders and quote requests
  • Communicate with you about your orders, inquiries, and account
  • Send transactional emails (order confirmations, shipping updates)
  • Improve, personalize, and optimize our Site, promotions, and services
  • Analyze usage trends and monitor Site performance
  • Send marketing communications about our products, promotions, and updates (you may opt out at any time; see Section 10)
  • Prevent fraud and ensure the security of the Site
  • Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information with:

  • Service providers: third-party vendors who assist us in operating the Site, processing payments, shipping products, or analyzing data (e.g., payment processors, shipping carriers, analytics providers). These parties are contractually obligated to use your information only as directed by us.
  • Business transfers: in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Legal requirements: when required by law, court order, or governmental authority, or to protect the rights and safety of Barr Refrigeration Inc., our customers, or others.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements. When we no longer need your information, we securely delete or anonymize it.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small files stored on your device. We use them to:

  • Remember your preferences and cart contents
  • Analyze traffic and usage patterns (e.g., via Google Analytics)
  • Improve Site functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of the Site.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.

8. Security

We implement commercially reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to:

  • Access the personal information we hold about you
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete information
  • Request deletion of your personal information (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Opt out of marketing emails at any time by clicking "unsubscribe" in any email or contacting us directly

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information below.

11. Notice for California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), grants you specific rights regarding your personal information.

Categories of Personal Information Collected

In the past 12 months, we have collected the following categories of personal information:

  • Identifiers: name, email address, IP address, phone number, shipping/billing address
  • Commercial information: purchase history and order details
  • Internet or other electronic network activity: browsing behavior on the Site, cookie data
  • Inferences: preferences drawn from usage data to improve your experience

We collect this information for the business purposes described in Section 3. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising.

Your California Privacy Rights

As a California resident, you have the right to:

  • Know: request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you, as well as the sources, purposes, and third parties with whom it is shared
  • Delete: request deletion of personal information we have collected from you (subject to certain exceptions)
  • Correct: request correction of inaccurate personal information
  • Opt out of sale/sharing: we do not sell or share your personal information; no opt-out is required, but you may submit a request to confirm this
  • Limit use of sensitive personal information: to the extent we collect sensitive personal information, you may request we limit its use to what is necessary to provide our services
  • Non-discrimination: we will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights under the CCPA/CPRA

How to Submit a Request

To exercise your California privacy rights, contact us using the information in Section 13. We will respond to verified requests within 45 days. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.

You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf by providing written authorization.

12. Notice for European Economic Area, UK, and Switzerland Residents (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, your personal information is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or applicable equivalent laws.

Legal Bases for Processing

We process your personal information under the following legal bases:

  • Performance of a contract: to process your orders and fulfill our obligations to you
  • Legitimate interests: to improve our Site, prevent fraud, and communicate with you about our products and services, where these interests are not overridden by your rights
  • Legal obligation: to comply with applicable laws and regulations
  • Consent: where we ask for and receive your consent (e.g., for marketing communications to EEA/UK/Swiss residents), which you may withdraw at any time

International Data Transfers

Barr Inc. is based in the United States. If you are located in the EEA, UK, or Switzerland, your personal information will be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take appropriate safeguards to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including, where required, using Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission.

Your EEA/UK/Swiss Rights

You have the following rights under the GDPR or equivalent laws:

  • Access: obtain a copy of the personal information we hold about you
  • Rectification: request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure ("right to be forgotten"): request deletion of your personal information under certain circumstances
  • Restriction of processing: request that we limit how we use your data in certain situations
  • Data portability: receive your personal information in a structured, machine-readable format and transmit it to another controller
  • Object: object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes
  • Withdraw consent: where processing is based on consent, withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the information in Section 13. We will respond within 30 days. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority (e.g., the Information Commissioner's Office in the UK, or the relevant supervisory authority in your EU member state).

Data Protection Officer

We have not appointed a formal Data Protection Officer at this time. For all privacy-related inquiries from EEA/UK/Swiss residents, please contact us directly using the details in Section 13.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Barr Refrigeration Inc.
1423 Planeview Drive
Oshkosh, WI 54904
Office: 888-661-0871
Calls outside the United States: +1 920-231-1711
Fax: 920-231-1701

Contact us online using our contact form.

14. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

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