Bosch Privacy Notice Statement - Highlights/Notice at Collection

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. has set out below some important highlights of the Privacy Notice for our website. You can obtain more information about how we collect, use, disclose and safeguard your personal information by reviewing our full Privacy Notice below.

What personal information do we collect?

For more information see Collection of Personal Information and Sources of Personal Information sections below.

We collect various types of information about our users in connection with the services or products, including:

· Information we collect directly from you (i.e., when given by you);

· Information we collect indirectly from you (i.e., collected when you use the Bosch Thermotechnology Website or Services); and

· Information we obtain from third-party sources.

We also may collect information in ways that we describe to you at the point of collection or otherwise with your consent. The personal information we collect includes identifiers, commercial information, internet or other similar network activity, sensory data, and professional or employment-related information and inferences. We do not collect sensitive personal information. Therefore, we do not offer a specific right to limit. The section titled “Collection of Personal Information” contains more information on these categories.

Why do we collect personal information and how is it used?

For more information see Collection of Personal Information below.

Business Purposes:

• Fulfilling or meeting the reason you provided the information.

• Technical administration of Bosch and Bosch affiliate websites, mobile applications and/or services.

• Maintaining the safety, security, and integrity of our websites, products and services, databases and other technology assets, and business.

• Customer, vendor, licensor and/or supplier administration, review and/or reports.

• Administering, maintaining, personalizing and improving Bosch and Bosch affiliates’ mobile applications, products and services, including, without limitation, to authenticate users, process payments, provide requested services, provide optional additional services and to develop new features, products and/or services.

• Providing customer service.

• Compliance with legal and/or regulatory requirements.

• Evaluating or conducting a merger, sale of assets, consolidation or restructuring, financing or acquisition of all or a portion of any Bosch business, asset or opportunity by, with or into another business, entity or company.

Commercial Purposes:

• Responding to submitted inquiries and customer service requests and other questions and/or comments.

• For the U.S., this data may be used for marketing and analytic purposes.

Bosch will not collect or use personal information for materially different, unrelated or incompatible purposes without providing you notice (or obtaining your consent, where required by applicable laws in the relevant jurisdiction). Additionally, Bosch only retains personal information for as long as necessary to carry out the purposes for which we originally collected it and for other legitimate business purposes, including to meet our legal, regulatory, or other compliance obligations.

Is personal information shared or disclosed?

For more information see Disclosure, Sale, and Sharing of Personal Information – Past 12 months, Personal Information Sales: Opt-Out and Opt-In Rights, and Use of Cookies below.

For the purposes of the “Get A Quote Tool” (Lead Management Tool): Your phone number will not be shared or sold for marketing or promotional purposes.

Bosch may disclose your information with:

· Bosch affiliated entities,

· service providers, vendors, consultants, suppliers, licensors, marketing, partners and other partners and entities performing work on Bosch’s behalf,

· relevant authorities in accordance with, and as Bosch deems required, necessary and/or appropriate by, or in connection with, applicable law, regulation, court order or legal process;

· HVAC Contractor and/or Installer

Bosch does not sell personal information for monetary considerations. Bosch may share the following categories of personal information for target advertising and cross-context behavioral advertising:

a. Identifiers

b. Personal Information.

c. Internet or other similar network activity.

d. Inferences drawn from other personal information.

Bosch may share your personal information for the business and commercial purposes listed in Section III to the following categories of third parties:

• Meta (Facebook, Instagram),

  Google (Ads, Floodlight),

  Microsoft (LinkedIn)

  Media vendor supplier Carat USA, Inc.

To exercise your right to ask that we do not sell, share, or use your personal information for targeted advertising or profiling, please click the “Privacy Choices” link below or email us directly at this email link. We also recognize the Global Privacy Control opt-out preference signal in a frictionless manner. The Global Privacy Control is available here. The Global Privacy Control applies to devices, so additional devices may need to have the Global Privacy Control activated.

What are the risks?

• · We may transfer your personal information to states, provinces, or countries other than where you reside, including to affiliates and service providers. Therefore, your information may be accessible to courts, law enforcement and national authorities in such other jurisdictions. You can obtain information about Bosch’s policies and practices with respect to foreign service providers, or ask questions about the collection, use, disclosure or storage of personal information by such service providers, by contacting our Privacy Notice Administrator as described in the Privacy Notice.

  · Bosch security measures are being continuously improved in accordance with the state of technological developments, however, absolute protection is not possible. We cannot guarantee the security of information posted or transmitted using the Bosch Thermotechnology Website.

What else should you know?

• · Your personal information will be stored in U.S. and Germany and accessible system administrators for Bosch-thermotechnology.us.com, service providers, vendors, consultants, suppliers, licensors, marketing, partners and other partners and entities performing work on our behalf.

  · You may contact our Privacy Notice Administrator, as described in the Privacy Notice, with any questions about the collection of your personal information.

  · In some circumstances, you also may have a right to access, update, and correct inaccuracies in your personal data (e.g., pursuant to local law).

Notice to Canadian Users

By using the Bosch Thermotechnology Website and/or voluntarily providing your personal information to us, as applicable, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Privacy Notice and summarized above.

BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY WEBSITE PRIVACY NOTICE

I. Introduction.

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. is pleased to have you visit our website, www.bosch-homecomfort.us, (the “Bosch Thermotechnology Website”) and welcomes your interest in the services or products provided through the website. This Privacy Notice applies to all users of the Bosch Thermotechnology Website and the Services, anywhere in the United States, Canada, and their respective territories and possessions.

The protection of your privacy is an important concern to which we pay special attention. We process personal information collected during your visit to the Bosch Thermotechnology Website and use of Services in compliance with this Privacy Notice and all applicable laws and regulations. Data protection and information security are part of Bosch corporate policy.

Notice to Canadian Users: By using the website and/or voluntarily providing your personal information to us, as applicable, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your personal information as described in this Notice. If you do not consent to the processing of your personal information in accordance with this Notice, do not access or continue to use the Bosch Website/Application or otherwise provide any personal information to us.

II. Scope

This Notice covers our processing of personal data, personal information, or personally identifiable information, as defined by numerous statutes in the United States as well as personal information as defined by Canada’s Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act and any applicable substantially similar provincial legislation, which we gather when you are accessing, viewing, completing, or using this website our Services, which we gather while you are accessing, viewing, completing, or using the Services.

III. Collection of Personal Information

The Bosch Thermotechnology Website has collected the following personal information from users of the Bosch Thermotechnology Website within the last twelve (12) months:

1.) Identifiers

Category and Sources of Information

We collect this information from our users, customers, and business partners. We also generate identifiers internally.

Examples

Real name, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name.

Business or Commercial Purpose

Business- To enable use of our sites, services, and products, to communicate with you, and to understand how our Users interact with our sites.

Commercial- To improve our offerings

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

The personal information within this data category is retained for 180 days after the account is deactivated.

2.) Personal Information

Category and Sources of Information

We collect this information from our users, customers, and business partners.

Examples

Real name, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name.

Business or Commercial Purpose

Business- To enable use of our sites, services, and products, to communicate with you, and to understand how our Users interact with our sites.

Commercial- To improve our offerings

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

The personal information within this data category is retained for 180 days after the account is deactivated

3.) Commercial Information

Category and Sources of Information

We collect this information from our customers, and generate it internally during transactions with our customers

Example

Records of personal property, products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies.

Business or Commercial Purpose

To transact with you if you use our services or products, and to enable transactions you’ve requested.

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We do not share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

The personal information within this data category is retained for 365 days after being collected.

4.) Internet or other similar network activity

Category and Sources of Information

We collect this information from our users and customers.

Example

Browsing history, search history, information on a consumer's interaction with a website, application, or advertisement.

Additionally, we may use technology to monitor how you interact with our websites. This may include without limitation which links you click on, information that you type into our online forms, and about your device or browser. Further, we utilize session replay technology to monitor and record mouse clicks and movements, keystrokes, and pages and content viewed by you. Please discontinue use of the websites if you do not consent to our collection of such information.

Business or Commercial Purpose

Business- To enable use of our sites, services, and products, to communicate with you, and to understand how our Users interact with our sites.

Commercial- To improve our offerings

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

The personal information within this data category is retained for 365 days after being collected.

5.) Sensory Data

Category and Sources of Information

We collect this information from our users and customers.

Example

Audio recordings or similar information.

Business or Commercial Purpose

Business - Calls are recorded for quality, training and security purposes.

Commercial - To improve our services.

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We do not share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

The audio recordings are retained for 2 years.

6.) Professional or employment-related information

Category and Sources of Information

We collect this information from our users, customers, and business partners.

Examples

Trade and occupation.

Business or Commercial Purpose

Business- To develop and offer more relevant and useful services and products.

Commercial - To improve our services.

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We do not share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

The personal information within this data category is retained for 180 days after the account is deactivated

7.) Inferences drawn from other personal information

Category and Sources of Information

We generate these internally

Example

Profile reflecting a person's preferences

Business or Commercial Purpose

Business- To understand how our users interact with our sites, to develop and offer more relevant and useful services and products, and to improve the products and services we offer.

Commercial- For the U.S. and Canada, this data may be used for marketing and analytic purposes.

Disclosures, Sales, or Sharing for Targeted Advertising

We disclose this data with our service providers and with business partners, including those whom you instruct us to send this information.

We share this data for targeted or cross-context behavioral advertising.

We do not sell this data for monetary considerations.

Retention

Bosch only retains personal information for as long as necessary to carry out the purposes for which we originally collected it and for other legitimate business purposes outlined in this privacy notice, including to meet our legal, regulatory, or other compliance obligations.

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Bosch will continue to collect the personal information described above. If any additional personal information is collected by Bosch, we will provide any required notice(s), and where applicable obtain any required consent(s), in accordance with applicable laws in the relevant jurisdiction.

Bosch-HomeComfort.us does not collect sensitive personal information.

IV. Sources of Personal Information.

Bosch collects personal information from the following categories of sources:

1. Directly from You. For example, when given by you or collected from you through your access to and/or use of the Bosch Thermotechnology Website and/or the Services, in context of registering an account, subscribing to or purchasing our Services, posting materials or when you contact customer support or otherwise interact or communicate with Bosch, its agents, representatives, suppliers, vendors or consultants through the Bosch Thermotechnology Website. This information may include, without limitation, your first and last name, address, phone number, e-mail address, password, mailing address, occupation, and any other information you choose to provide us.

2. Indirectly from You. For example, from observing your use of the Bosch Thermotechnology Website and/or the Services, or services related thereto. The following data may be collected automatically: the website from which you visit Bosch (referrer), pages viewed, files downloaded (downloads), individual links clicked, search words or search phrases (site search), duration of visit, browser used, device data (e.g., unique device identifier, MAC address, IP address, serial number, hardware model, network information and operating system and version), and other relevant details and/or information. If the visit is a result of online advertising such as banners, video ads, search engine advertising, etc., Bosch or its agents, representatives, suppliers, vendors or consultants may record which banner, AdWords, etc. motivated or assisted with the visit to the Bosch Thermotechnology Website(s).

Bosch will not collect additional categories of personal information or use the personal information we collected for materially different, unrelated or incompatible purposes without providing you notice or obtaining your consent, where required by applicable laws in the relevant jurisdiction.

V. Disclosure, Sale and Sharing of Personal Information – Past 12 Months

Bosch may use, store, compile, manipulate, share and disclose your personal information with third parties for the purposes stated above.

For the purposes of the “Get A Quote Tool” (Lead Management Tool): Your phone number will not be shared or sold for marketing or promotional purposes.

Bosch may disclose your information with:

· Bosch affiliated entities,

· service providers, vendors, consultants, suppliers, licensors, marketing, partners and other partners and entities performing work on Bosch’s behalf,

· relevant authorities in accordance with, and as Bosch deems required, necessary and/or appropriate by, or in connection with, applicable law, regulation, court order or legal process.

· HVAC Contractor and/or Installer

Bosch does not sell personal information for monetary considerations. Bosch may share the following categories of personal information for target advertising and cross-context behavioral advertising:

a. Identifiers

b. Personal Information.

c. Internet or other similar network activity.

d. Inferences drawn from other personal information.

Bosch may share your personal information for the business and commercial purposes listed in Section III to the following categories of third parties:

• Meta (Facebook, Instagram),

  Google (Ads, Floodlight),

  Microsoft (LinkedIn)

  Media vendor supplier Carat USA, Inc.

To exercise your right to ask that we do not sell, share, or use your personal information for targeted advertising or profiling, please click the “Privacy Choices” link here or email us directly at this email link. We also recognize the Global Privacy Control opt-out preference signal in a frictionless manner. The Global Privacy Control is available here. The Global Privacy Control applies to devices, so additional devices may need to have the Global Privacy Control activated.

VI. Use of Third-Party Web Analytics Tools

This website uses web analytics tools, such as the Google Analytics web analytics tool, to provide us with an analysis of your use of the website, overall use of and traffic on the website and other related services. Google Analytics uses cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (such as when you visited the website, the referrer URL, details on the configuration of your operating system, your browser and your access provider) are generally transmitted to, and stored on, a server of Google located in the U.S.A. You are able to opt out of Google Analytics by downloading and utilizing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which you can obtain at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en. Bosch has enacted Google’s Restricted Data Processing as to not constitute a sale or sharing of data with Google.

This website uses Hotjar in order to better understand our users’ needs and to optimize this service and experience. Hotjar is a technology service that helps us better understand our users’ experience (e.g. how much time they spend on which pages, which links they choose to click, what users do and don’t like, etc.) and this enables us to build and maintain our service with user feedback. Hotjar uses cookies and other technologies to collect data on our users’ behavior and their devices. This includes a device's IP address (processed during your session and stored in a de-identified form), device screen size, device type (unique device identifiers), browser information, geographic location (country only), and the preferred language used to display our website. Hotjar stores this information on our behalf in a pseudonymized user profile. Hotjar is contractually forbidden to sell any of the data collected on our behalf.

Provider: Hotjar Ltd., Level 2, St Julians Business Centre, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians STJ 3155, Malta. For further details about Hotjar including technical information and Hotjar’s data privacy practices, please see the ‘About Hotjar’ section of Hotjar’s support site.

This website uses Kameleoon in order to evaluate your use of the website and to compile reports on website activities so that we can regularly improve our offering. Kameleoon enables an analysis of user behavior based on (automated) user segmentations. We can determine from the evaluation of the log file data how the individual user segments visit the website, which landing pages are visited, and how an increase in click rates can be achieved. The system analyzes your behavior and its context when using this website and assigns it to anonymized target groups.

For the analyses, as described above, cookies/local storage of the browser are used, which are associated with a pseudonymized ID. Your IP address is fully anonymized and not stored. The information generated by the cookie/local storage about your use of this website is transmitted to a server of Kameleoon in Germany and stored there in aggregated and pseudonymized form. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Kameleoon is not merged with other data from Kameleoon.

Provider: Kameleoon, 12 rue de la Chaussée d'Antin - 75009 Paris, France. For further details about Kameleoon, including technical information and Kameleoon’s data privacy practices, please see their privacy policy.

This website uses functional, analytic, tracking cookies and similar techniques, also from third parties such as Google Analytics, to analyze and improve Bosch and third parties’ services. The third parties use cookies that enable an analysis of your use of the Bosch US website and social media pixels that enable an analysis of your use of Bosch social media channels. Our advertising, analytic and social media partners have access to your use of our site. The information generated about your use of the website (such as when you visited the website, the referrer URL, details on the configuration of your operating system, your browser and your access provider) are transmitted to and stored on the respective third parties’ server.

The option provided by Bosch to configure settings for cookies has no effect on third party cookies, pixels, and active components (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Google, Twitter). Refer to the respective providers’ websites for information about how they handle your data.

Bosch uses any information gathered by such analytics tools to analyze your use of the website, to generate reports on website activities and to perform other website related services to you. Only authorized persons have access to this anonymized data.

VII. International Data Transfer.

Bosch may transfer your personal information to Bosch’s parent company in Germany, Robert Bosch GmbH, and/or to any other Bosch affiliates throughout the world, when processing, storing, analyzing, and otherwise using data. Bosch may also transfer your data to a service, provider, contractor, or third party outside the country of origin. Accordingly, your personal information may be accessible to courts, law enforcement and national authorities in countries other than the country in which you reside. You can obtain information about Bosch’s policies and practices with respect to foreign service providers (including affiliates), or ask questions about the collection, use, disclosure or storage of personal information by such service providers, by contacting our Privacy Notice Administrator as described below.

VIII. Children’s Privacy.

Bosch does not knowingly collect or use any personal information from online visitors under the age of 16. Bosch does not knowingly allow visitors under the age of 16 to participate in any promotions or contests made available on the Bosch Thermotechnology Website from time to time.

IX. California “Shine the Light” Privacy Rights

California’s “Shine The Light” law permits those Bosch customers who are residents of California to annually request a list of their personal information (if any) that Bosch disclosed to third parties for direct marketing purposes in the preceding calendar year, and the names and addresses of those third parties. At this time, Bosch currently does not share any personal information with third parties for direct marketing purposes.

X. Use of links to affiliated sites

The website may contain links to other Bosch sites. The website provides these links only as a convenience. Your use of these Affiliated Sites and any related services are outside the scope of this Privacy Notice and is governed by the Privacy Notice and any other terms referred to or located on such Affiliated Sites.

XI. Use of external links

The website may contain links to third-party websites or services operated by providers that are not associated with Bosch. After you click the link, Bosch no longer has any influence over the collection, storage, use or processing of any personal information transmitted by clicking the link (such as the IP address or URL of the page that contains the link), as the behavior of third parties is, by nature, beyond Bosch control. Therefore, Bosch is not responsible for the collection, storage, use, disclosure or other processing of personal information by such third parties. For further clarity, this Privacy Notice does not apply to any such third-party websites or services; refer to the privacy statements or policies for such third-party websites or services for information about how they collect, use, disclose and protect personal information.

XII. Security

Bosch takes commercially reasonable efforts to ensure that your data collected by Bosch through this website is protected against tampering, loss, destruction, access by unauthorized persons or unauthorized disclosure. Bosch security measures are being continuously improved in accordance with the state of technological developments, however, absolute protection is not possible.

XIII. Use of Cookies

1) Bosch Cookies.

Bosch uses cookies and active components (e.g., JavaScript) to track visitors’ preferences and customize the design of the Bosch Thermotechnology Website.

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or device when you visit a website. If you wish, you can delete the cookies at any time from your web browser. However, this can result in some functions no longer being available. For information on deleting the cookies, consult your browser‘s help function.

Bosch makes it possible to control the use of cookies. To do so, click the “Privacy settings” link in the footer. This link gives you additional information about the cookies used. In addition, you can configure which cookies you want to use there.

2) Third-Party Cookies.

Bosch’s website may incorporate content and services from other providers (e.g., YouTube, Facebook, Google, Twitter) who, in turn, may use cookies and active components. Bosch has no influence on the processing of personal information by these providers. The option provided by Bosch to configure settings for cookies used has no effect on cookies and active components from other providers (e.g. YouTube, Facebook, Google, Twitter). Refer to the respective provider’s websites for information about how your data is handled.

3) Cookies, Tracking Mechanisms, and Cookie Retargeting

Cookies, Tracking Mechanisms, and Cookie Retargeting create user profiles by means of advertising cookies or third-party advertising cookies so called "web beacons" (invisible graphics that are also called pixels or tracking pixels), or by means of comparable technologies. These are used for interest-based advertising and to control the frequency with which the user looks at certain advertisements. The relevant provider of these tools is the controller responsible for the processing of data in connection with the tool. The providers of the tools might disclose information also to third parties for the purposes mentioned above. The data protection notices of the relevant provider in this context. The following may be incorporated into this website at various times for various marketing campaigns:

Name: Meta-Pixel (formerly "Facebook Pixel")

Provider: Meta Platforms, Inc.

ATTN: Privacy Operations 1601 Willow Road Menlo Park, CA 94025 or online https://www.facebook.com/help/contact/507739850846588 or if you are an EU resident Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, Harbour, D2, 4 Grand Canal Quay, Square, Dublin, Ireland, ("Meta").

We are jointly responsible with "Meta" for processing operations of your personal data in the context of processing on our online offer via Meta-Pixel.

In order to determine the respective responsibilities for fulfilling the obligations under the GDPR and applicable law with respect to joint processing, we have entered into a Joint Controller Agreement (JCA) with Facebook. You can access the main contents of the agreement at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/legal/controller_addendum.

In particular, the JCA regulates which security measures "Meta" must observe when processing personal data(https://www.facebook.com/legal/terms/data_security_terms) and how data subject rights can be asserted against "Meta".

Function: "Meta" processes your personal data on the basis of your consent via the Meta-Pixel to create campaign reports, track conversions, click events as well as targeted advertising outside our websites (retargeting) using HTTP headers (including IP address, device and browser properties, URL, referrer URL, your person), pixel-specific data (including pixel ID and facebook cookie), click behavior, optional values (for example, conversions, page type), form field names (such as "email", "address", "quantity" for the purchase of a product or service).We do not receive any personal data about you from "Meta". We only receive anonymized campaign reports about website audience and ad performance. You may opt-out of receiving interest-based ads from “Meta” by changing your advertising preferences directly on Facebook or Instagram. Alternatively, you can opt-out of third-party cookie use by visiting the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out page at http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN or the http://www.youronli-nechoices.com page.

Name: Google Ads Remarketing Tag

Provider: Google plex

1600 Amphitheatre Parkway

Mountain View, CA 94043

Function: Google processes your personal data on the basis of your consent through “Google Ads Remarketing Tag” Pixel for the generation of campaign reports, conversion tracking, click events and targeted advertising outside our website (retargeting) on the basis of URL, referrer URL or inclusion on remarketing lists defined through us, for example. Using the above information, it is also possible for you to be associated with your Google account and included in remarketing lists. We do not receive any personal data concerning you from Google, but rather receive anonymised campaign reports about the target audience and ad performance.

You can stop getting interest-based ads from Google by changing your advertising preferences on the Google website at https://www.google.com/settings/ads/onweb#display_optout. Alternatively, you can deactivate the use of third-party cookies by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page at http://www.networkadvertising.org/managing/opt_out.asp or managing the use of device identification in the device settings. You can find instructions at https://support.google.com/ads/ans-wer/1660762#mob.

You can find more information at: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Name: LinkedIn Insight Tag
Provider: LinkedIn Corporation

1000 West Maude Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Function: LinkedIn processes your personal data based on your consent via the pixel "LinkedIn Insight Tag" for the creation of campaign reports, tracking of conversions, click events as well as targeted advertising outside our websites (retargeting) based on URL, referrer URL, shortened or hashed IP address (for cross-device retargeting), devices and browser properties (user agent) and time stamp. We do not receive any personal data from you from LinkedIn, only anonymized campaign reports on website audience and ad performance. LinkedIn storage period: pseudonymization after 7 days, final deletion after 180 days.

For more information:https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Name: Merkury tag

Provider: Merkle Inc, 7001 Columbia Gateway Drive Columbia, MD 21046

Function: Merkury is a tool from Merkle designed for identity resolution and people-based marketing. It helps businesses collect, organize, and activate customer data while respecting privacy regulations. For a private person, Merkury works behind the scenes to create a more personalized digital experience. It helps brands recognize users across different devices and platforms without relying on third-party cookies. This means you might see more relevant ads and offers based on your interactions with a brand, rather than random or intrusive advertisements. At the same time, Merkury prioritizes privacy by ensuring that personal data is handled securely.

XIV. How We Respond to Do Not Track signals

The “Do Not Track” (“DNT”) privacy preference is an option that may be made in some web browsers allowing you to opt-out of tracking by websites and online services. At this time, global standard DNT technology is not yet finalized and not all browsers support DNT. We therefore do not recognize and/or respond to all DNT signals. However, we recognize the GPC.

XV. International Users.

This is a U.S. website and service targeted to users in the U.S. and Canada, and the Bosch Thermotechnology Website and Bosch Services are subject to U.S., Canadian and Mexican laws, as applicable, including, without limitation, those governing the privacy and security of your information. If you use Bosch Services, you are transferring your information to Bosch in the United States. By using the Bosch Services or providing your information to Bosch through the Services you consent to the transfer of your personal information to the United States, and Bosch handling of your information in accordance with applicable U.S. requirements and this Privacy Notice. Accordingly, your personal information may be accessible to courts, law enforcement and national authorities in the United States. You can obtain information about Bosch’s policies and practices with respect to service providers (including affiliates) outside the country where you reside, or ask questions about the collection, use, disclosure or storage of personal information by such service providers, by contacting our Privacy Notice Administrator as described below.

XVI. Your Rights - US

State specific privacy laws within the United States provide data subjects certain rights regarding the personal information that businesses collect and how the collected personal information is used. If you would like to exercise data subject right available to you, find the “Exercise your Rights” section below. Our privacy team will examine your request and respond to you as quickly as possible.

We may still use any aggregated and de-identified Personal Information that does not identify any individual and may also retain and use your Personal Information as necessary to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our Agreements. We maintain and use all de-identified information in de-identified form. We do not attempt to reidentify it except to ensure our de-identification processes are in compliance with applicable law.

Dependent on the state of your residence, you may be provided the following rights:

• Right to know or confirm what personal information is collected

• Right to access your personal information

• Right to correct inaccurate personal information

• Right to delete personal information

• Right to know what personal information is sold or shared and to whom.

• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information

• Right to opt-out of or sharing of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising

• Right to opt-out of processing for the purpose of profiling or targeted advertising

• Right to data portability

• Right to limit the use and disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information

• Right of no retaliation following opt-out or exercise of other rights

• Right to appeal

• Right to non-discrimination

XVII. Your Rights – Canada

Individuals located in Canada have certain rights pursuant to Canadian Privacy Laws. Subject to certain exceptions and limitations, and depending upon the jurisdiction where you reside, such rights may include:

• a. The right to withdraw your consent to the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information.

• b. The right to be informed of the existence, use, and disclosure of your personal information, and to be provided with an account of the use that has been made or is being made of this information as well as the third parties to which it has been disclosed (including a list of organizations to which your information may have disclosed).

• c. The right to challenge the accuracy and completeness of your personal information, and have it amended, updated, or rectified as appropriate.

• d. The right to acquire information about Bosch’s policies and practices with respect to personal information, including: a description of the type of personal information held by Bosch and a general account of its use; a copy of any brochures or other information that explain our policies, standards, or codes; and information about what personal information is shared with or accessible to our service providers or affiliates, including outside of Canada.

• e. The right to data portability.

• f. The right to challenge Bosch’s compliance with the applicable Canadian Privacy Laws.
  

XVIII. How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise your rights, submit a verifiable consumer request or access request, as applicable, to us by either:

Calling us at (888-43-BOSCH (888-432-6724)).

Sending an email to: privacy.policy@us.bosch.com

To assist Bosch in processing your request when exercising your rights, supply the following information:

· Full name

· Phone number

· Address

· Any information you can provide about your previous contact with Bosch (e.g. contact point / touchpoint with Bosch, screenshots, reference to a specific product/newsletter)

Only you (or based on your state of residence, an authorized agent authorized by you to act on your behalf – see Section Authorized Agent below for more information) may make a verifiable consumer request or access request, as applicable related to your personal information. You may also make a verifiable consumer request on behalf of your minor child. Your verifiable consumer request or access request, as applicable, must:

· Provide sufficient information that allows us to reasonably verify you are the person about whom we collected Personal Information or an authorized representative.

· Describe your request with sufficient detail that allows us to properly understand, evaluate, and respond to it.

We cannot respond to your request or provide you with personal information if we cannot verify your identity or authority to make the request and confirm the personal information relates to you. Making a verifiable consumer request or access request does not require you to create an account with us, but if you already have an account with us, you may be required to make your request through that account.

We will only use personal information provided in a verifiable consumer request or access request, as applicable, to verify the requestor’s identity or authority to make the request.

XIX. Response timing and Format

We endeavor to respond to a verifiable consumer request or access request, as applicable, within forty-five (45) days of its receipt, or sooner where required by applicable law (including Canadian Privacy Laws, thirty [30] days). If we require more time (up 90 days in total), where permitted by applicable law, we will inform you of the reason and extension period in writing. Opt-out request will be honored as soon as feasibly possible, but no later than 15 days from the date we receive the request.

If you have an account with us, we will deliver our written response to that account. If you do not have an account with us, we will deliver our written response by mail or electronically, at your option.

Any disclosures we provide in response to a verifiable consumer request will only cover the 12-month period preceding the verifiable consumer request's receipt, unless otherwise required by applicable law. The response we provide will also explain the reasons we cannot comply with a request, if applicable.

For data portability requests, where applicable, we will select a format to provide your personal information that is readily useable and should allow you to transmit the information from one entity to another entity without hindrance.

We do not charge a fee to process or respond to your verifiable consumer request or access request, as applicable, unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded. If we determine that the request warrants a fee, we will tell you why we made that decision and provide you with a cost estimate before completing your request.

XX. Personal Information Sales: Opt-Out and Opt-In Rights

Based on your state of residence and if you are 16 years of age or older, you may have the right to direct us to not sell your personal information at any time (the "right to opt-out"). Furthermore, where required by applicable law in the relevant jurisdiction, we will obtain your consent prior to selling your personal information. We do not sell the personal information of consumers we actually know are less than 16 years of age, unless we receive affirmative authorization (the "right to opt-in") from either the consumer who is between 13 and 16 years of age, or the parent or guardian of a consumer less than 13 years of age. Consumers who opt-in to personal information sales may opt-out of future sales at any time. Once you make an opt-out request, we will wait at least twelve (12) months before asking you to reauthorize personal information sales. However, you may change your mind and opt back in to personal information sales at any time by submitting a request to us via this email link.

To exercise the right to opt-out, you may submit a request to us via this email link. privacy.policy@us.bosch.com

To disable sharing through cookies set by third parties that may be considered “sales” or “sharing” under the CPRA, VCDPA, and other relevant U.S. state laws, please refer to the “Manage Cookies” link in the cookie banner of the website.

XXI. Authorized Agent.

Dependent on the state of your residence, you may also exercise your request to opt-out through an authorized agent. When you submit your request through an authorized agent, we require that you:

1. Provide us a copy of your written permission for the authorized agent to submit the applicable request; and

2. Verify your own identity directly with us.

The foregoing does not apply when you have provided your authorized agent with a power of attorney pursuant to California Probate Code sections 4000 to 4465; provided, that we may require a copy of such power of attorney before fulfilling any request.

XXII. Non-Discrimination; Financial Incentives

We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your rights. Unless permitted by applicable law, we will not: (a) deny you goods or services; (b) charge you different prices or rates for goods or services, including through granting discounts or other benefits, or imposing penalties; (c) provide you a different level or quality of goods or services; or (d) suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.

However, we may offer you certain financial incentives permitted by applicable law that can result in different prices, rates, or quality levels. Any permitted financial incentive we offer will reasonably relate to your personal information's value and contain written terms that describe the program's material aspects. When we offer financial incentives, we request identifiers and contact information, though we may also request additional personal information. We may share this information with certain third parties and service providers. Participation in a financial incentive program requires your prior opt in consent, which you may revoke at any time. We calculate the value of the financial incentive by using the expense related to the offer, and the value of your personal information is the value of the offer presented to you.

XXIII. Filing a Complaint

Regulatory authorities that oversee the privacy laws and regulations, including the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada, advise individuals to file an objection or challenge with the relevant company before lodging a formal complaint with a regulatory authority. If you are dissatisfied with Bosch’s response to an objection or challenge filed under Article XX above, or you if wish to file a complaint with a regulatory authority first, you may do so as follows:

Under PIPEDA: You may file a complaint with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada. Depending upon the province where you live, you may also (or instead) have the right to file a complaint with the applicable provincial privacy commissioner/regulator.

Under US state laws: You may file a complaint with the applicable state Attorneys General Office or regulatory agency.

XXIV. Changes to Privacy Notice

Due to the constantly changing nature of Bosch business, Bosch reserves the right to change, update, revise and/or modify this Privacy Notice at any time at Bosch’s sole discretion, and Bosch will post any new or revised Privacy Notice here. Any such change, update, revision and/or modification will be effective immediately upon posting on this website, unless we are required to provide direct notice or obtain your consent pursuant to applicable laws. Use of information that Bosch gathers now will be subject to the Privacy Notice in effect at the time of use. By using or navigating around the Bosch Thermotechnology Website or utilizing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read and understood and agree to be bound by this Privacy Notice in and the applicable Terms of Use. If you do not agree to be so bound, do not remain on the Bosch Thermotechnology Website. You are responsible for checking the Bosch Thermotechnology Website frequently to keep apprised of recent changes.

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The effective date of this Privacy Notice is 01/06/2023.

This Privacy Notice was reviewed and updated on 06/27/2025. The following information was updated:

· Collection of Personal Information

· Use of Third-Party Web Analytics Tools

· Security

· Authorized Agent

XXV. Contact

To obtain more information or to submit suggestions or complaints regarding the processing of your personal information, you can contact the Bosch Privacy Notice Administrator.

If incorrect information has been stored despite Bosch efforts to maintain correct and up-to-date data, Bosch will correct this upon your written request, sent to:

Email: privacy.policy@us.bosch.com

Postal Address:

Robert Bosch LLC

Privacy Policy Administrator

38000 Hills Tech Drive

Farmington Hills, MI 48331

You may also contact as follows:

Phone: 888-43-BOSCH (888-432-6724).

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