Privacy Policy

Effective Date: July 1, 2023

Kubota Engine America Corporation’s Approach to Privacy


Kubota Engine America Corporation (“Kubota”) takes your privacy seriously.

Kubota Engine America Corporation does not sell data.

This Privacy Policy, hereafter “Policy,” covers the collection, use, protection, disclosure and disposal of “Personal Information” during the course of conducting business. This Policy does not cover the relationship between consumers and independent dealers. Kubota Engine America Corporations products are distributed through a network of independently owned and operated dealerships, some of which may have developed additional privacy policies based on location and jurisdiction.

Kubota Engine America Corporation manages your data with absolute care and due diligence. Furthermore, we will do our best to comply with your requests under the relevant laws, provided we can do so legally.

Definitions Used In This Policy

References to Kubota Engine America Corporation’s “products” in this Policy include vehicles, equipment, accessories and other devices.

References to Kubota Engine America Corporation’s “services” in this Policy may include apps, websites, and other services Kubota Engine America Corporation provides.

Contact Information


Questions regarding this Policy, or Kubota Engine America Corporation consumer privacy management practices in general, should be sent to kea_g.contactus@kubota.com, and we will do our best to respond to your questions.

Consumers with disabilities or special needs may request this information via email, also by contacting kea_g.contactus@kubota.com, or for receipt of a paper copy via mail.

In order to enquire about your information stored with Kubota Engine America Corporation, please contact:

 

Kubota Engine America Corporation will not release or disclose in response to a data request any Sensitive Personal Information including your social security number, driver’s license number, government issued ID number, financial account number, health information or any account passwords or security questions and answers, consistent with internal policy, the Terms of Service and state law directives.

Consumer Rights


Currently, there are many state privacy laws in effect, and numerous laws grant natural persons certain rights. Below is a list of rights you might be entitled. Although not all consumers in all states are granted the rights below, Kubota Engine America Corporation will make its best efforts to comply with any request below, but may not be able to comply with requests outside of your state’s granted rights due to conflicting laws.

Below is a list of rights some jurisdictions have granted their residents; however, this list is neither exhaustive nor applicative of all states. Please see your state law for a list of applicable rights.

Rights and Practices Under Kubota Engine America Corporation’s Privacy Policy

  • Right to Opt-Out of email or telephone Marketing
  • Right to Opt-in after Opting-out of Marketing
  • Do Not Sell to Third Parties or Share with Third Parties for Cross Contextual Behavioral Advertising
  • Limit the Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
  • Make a Request to Know Your Data That We Have
  • Right to Data Portability
  • Right to Know What Personal Information is Sold or Shared for Cross Contextual Behavioral Advertising
  • Right to Delete Certain Personal Information
  • Right To Correct Inaccurate Personal Information
  • Right to Opt-In After Opting-Out of the Sale or Sharing of Personal Information or Limiting the Use and Disclosure of Sensitive Personal Information
  • A company may NOT discriminate against a consumer for exercising any of the above listed rights
  • In some cases, you may be able to appeal Kubota Engine America Corporation’ decision on one of the above rights

In order to enquire about your information stored with Kubota Engine America Corporation, please contact kea_g.contactus@kubota.com or call 1-847-955-2500. You may also mail or call us using the information on the “contact us” page.

Sale and Sharing of Personal Information


Kubota Engine America Corporation does NOT sell your data.

Kubota Engine America Corporation does share your data internally, among its affiliates and with necessary dealerships, pursuant to business purposes covered under state and federal privacy laws.

Kubota Engine America Corporation does not, however, sell your data or share your data with third parties for purposes of cross-contextual behavioral advertising, as may be covered under applicable law.

Kubota Engine America Corporation takes your privacy seriously and has implemented internal controls to ensure that your data is protected.

Who Is Responsible for Your Data?


This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data that Kubota Engine America Corporation collects and uses.

Links to Other Websites


Our websites may provide links to other websites for your convenience and information. These websites may operate independently from Kubota Engine America Corporation.

Linked websites may have their own privacy notices or policies, which we strongly suggest you review if you visit any linked websites.

To the extent any linked websites you visit are not owned or controlled by Kubota Engine America Corporation, we are not responsible for:

  • The websites’ content (including any ‘cookies’ used on that website)
  • Any use of the websites
  • The privacy practices of linked websites

Kubota Engine America Corporation’s Retention of Personal Data


There are a number of state and federal laws that require an organization to maintain certain data for a specific amount to time; however, subject to our compliance with these legal record retention requirements, Kubota Engine America Corporation will only store personal data for the period necessary and proportionate for the purpose of its processing.

Security of Data


Kubota Engine America Corporation maintains a strict data handling and security architecture to ensure the safety and protection of your personal information.

We may transfer the personal data we collect about you to recipients in countries other than the country in which the data was originally collected. Those countries may not have the same data protection laws as the country in which you initially provided the data.

When we transfer your data to other countries, we will protect that data as described in this Privacy Policy or as otherwise disclosed to you at the time the data is collected.

In the rare and unlikely circumstances that personal information is transferred across international borders, Kubota Engine America Corporation will maintain as strict data protection and security as possible.

International Data Transfers

For example, if a consumer is out of country and makes a request on the Kubota Engine America Corporation website, Kubota Engine America Corporation will use the best data protection available under the circumstances (i.e., where the request originated, what kind of device was used, etc.).

Please note that Kubota Engine America Corporation goes through detailed due diligence process before selecting the data processors with whom we share your personal data with. Kubota Engine America Corporation has appropriate contractual arrangements in place to ensure that your personal data be protected.

Children’s Privacy


Kubota Engine America Corporation does not knowingly collect personal information from or market directly to children under the age of 18 years old.

If visitors believe a child under the age of 18 has provided personal information to Kubota Engine America Corporation through a company website without their consent, a parent or guardian may contact kea_g.contactus@kubota.com.

Following receipt of such a request, Kubota Engine America Corporation will make reasonable efforts to delete the child’s information to the best extent possible under the law, provided the parent or guarding can provide adequate verification.

Cookie Policy


For information on how Kubota Engine America Corporation handles your cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.

Does Kubota Engine America Corporation Sell My Information?


Kubota Engine America Corporation does not sell information.

Kubota Engine America Corporation limits its use and collection of your information as much as is required by law. Kubota Engine America Corporation will not knowingly sell your data to a third party and will only share your data in the due course of business as allowed by law.

Privacy Policy Updates


This Policy is revised over time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publishing.

Customer’s use of Kubota Engine America Corporation’ websites, applications, or other devices, constitutes acceptance. Customers are responsible for periodically checking Kubota Engine America Corporation’ Policy.

When required by applicable law, Kubota Engine America Corporation will alert customers to material changes by:

  • Placing a notice on its websites, applications or other devices, or
  • Sending an e-mail message or other communication sharing the changes and actions that customers can take before the changes are in effect

The time stamp you see will indicate the last date this Policy was revised.

Data Kubota Engine America Corporation May Collect and How Kubota Engine America Corporation Uses That Data


Sensitive Personal Information

Defined as: (l) personal Information that reveals (A) a consumer’s social security, driver’s license, state Identification card, or passport number; (B) a consumer’s account log-In, financial account, debit card or credit card number; (C) a consumer’s precise geolocation.

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Your access code
  • Account password
  • Bank account number
  • Driver license number
  • Social security number

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through forms provided on our website an through our dealers and others
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service, and enforce transactions with you through our services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
Identifiers

Defined as: A real name, alias, postal ‎address, unique personal ‎identifier, online identifier, ‎Internet Protocol address, ‎email address, account ‎name, social security ‎number, driver’s license ‎number, passport number, or ‎other similar identifiers

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Your name
  • Street address
  • Email addresses
  • Telephone number
  • Driver information
  • Marital status
  • Gender
  • Education

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through forms provided on our website an through our dealers and others
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service, and enforce transactions with you through our services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • Administer ‎participation in surveys, promotions and ‎offers.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Personal Information Categories

Defined as: A ‎name, address, state ID information, telephone ‎number, and social security numbers. Some personal ‎information included in this ‎category may overlap with ‎other categories.‎

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Your finance collateral info and contact details

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through forms provided on our website and through our dealers and others.
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service, and enforce transactions with you through our services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • Administer ‎participation in surveys, promotions and ‎offers.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Characteristics of Protected Classifications

Defined as: Information collected as part of the employment or hiring process. Certain identifiers may be used as part of marketing efforts.

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Your military/veteran status
  • Languages
  • Applicant number of dependents
  • Marital status

How we collect it

  • Directly from you upon request
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service, and enforce transactions with you through our services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • Administer ‎participation in surveys, promotions and ‎offers.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Commercial Information

Defined as: Products or ‎services purchased, ‎obtained, or considered, or ‎other purchasing or ‎consuming histories or ‎tendencies.‎

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Records of your purchases with Kubota Engine America Corporation and our dealers and other business partners

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through forms provided on our website and through our dealers and others.
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service, and enforce transactions with you through our services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • Administer ‎participation in surveys, promotions and ‎offers.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Internet or Other Electronic Network Activity Information

Defined as: Browsing ‎history, search history, and ‎information regarding a ‎consumer’s interaction with ‎an Internet Web site, ‎application, or ‎advertisement.‎

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Website cookies
  • History of your interactions with our website and other electronic information automatically collected as described in our privacy policy

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through forms provided on our website and through our dealers and others.
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service, and enforce transactions with you through our services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • Administer ‎participation in surveys, promotions and ‎offers.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Geolocation Data

Defined as: Precise physical location and/or movements

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Your GPS location provided by your mobile device to our mobile app.
  • Your GPS location provided via our products when collecting telematics data.

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through forms provided on our website and through our dealers and others.
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For us or our affiliates or agents to administer and enforce financial services agreements with you.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Sensory Data

Defined as: Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information.

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Customer service call information
  • Telematics sensor data

How we collect it

  • Directly from you, through automated collection procedures in our applications, products and services.
  • Through our products via the collection of telematics and other information.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • For business operations purposes.
  • To communicate with you.
  • To process, service and enforce transactions with you through services or website or those of our partners.
  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • To secure our products, services, and systems.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • Administer participation in surveys, promotions and offers.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments
Professional or Employment Related Information

Defined as: Current and/or past employment history including performance evaluations.

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Job application information
  • Background check information

How we collect it

  • Employees, job applicants, officers, directors and other personnel
  • Third part recruiting platforms and service providers.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates and service providers.

Why we use it

  • For human resources purposes.
  • For business operations purposes.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.

Who we share it with

  • Third party recruiting partners and service providers.
Non-Public Education Information

Defined as: Education records, files, documents, and other materials directly related to a student maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a person acting for such an agency or institution, such as grades, transcripts, class lists, student schedules, student identification codes, student financial information, or student disciplinary records.

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Job application information
  • Background check information

How we collect it

  • Employees, job applicants, officers, directors and other personnel.
  • Third party recruiting platforms and service providers.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates and service providers.

Why we use it

  • For human resources purposes.
  • For business operations purposes.
  • To respond to requests from legal authorities and court orders.
  • To protect the rights, property, or safety of ourselves, our partners and others.

Who we share it with

  • Third party recruiting partners and service providers.
Inferences Drawn From Other Personal Information

Defined as: Information used to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes.

What we collect

This may include information such as:

  • Profiles of your preferences generated based on the information provided by you.

How we collect it

  • Through internal analytics and those of our business partners, affiliates, and service providers.
  • Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota Engine America Corporation affiliates.

Why we use it

  • To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services.
  • For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes.
  • For business operations purposes.

Who we share it with

  • Our corporate affiliates.
  • Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us.
  • Our dealers.
  • Consumer reporting agencies.
  • Governments.

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