Kubota Tractor Corporation Online Privacy Policy ("Policy")
Kubota’s Approach to Privacy
Consumer Rights
Who is Responsible for Your Data?
Kubota’s Retention of Personal Data
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Kubota’s Approach to Privacy
Consumer Rights
Who is Responsible for Your Data?
Kubota’s Retention of Personal Data
Effective Date: 08/20/2024
Kubota Tractor Corporation, hereafter “Kubota,” take consumer privacy seriously. Kubota 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 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 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.
References to Kubota’s “products” in this Policy include vehicles, equipment, accessories and other devices. References to Kubota’s “services” in this Policy may include apps, websites, and other services Kubota provides.
Questions regarding this Policy, or Kubota consumer privacy management practices in general, should be sent to Kubota Privacy Team, 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 Kubota Privacy Team, or for receipt of a paper copy via mail.
In order to enquire about your information stored with Kubota, please click the following link: Exercise Your Rights.
Kubota 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.
Currently, there are a number of state privacy laws in effect, and some of those 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 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. Below are rights and practices under Kubota’s Privacy Policy:
In order to enquire about your information stored with Kubota, please click the following link: Exercise Your Rights. You may also mail or call us using the information on the “contact us” page.
Kubota does NOT sell your data to third parties. Kubota does share your data internally, among its affiliates and with necessary dealerships, pursuant to business purposes covered under state and federal privacy laws. Kubota takes your privacy seriously and has implemented internal controls to ensure that your data is protected.
This Privacy Policy applies to the personal data that Kubota collects and uses.
Our websites may provide links to other websites for your convenience and information. These websites may operate independently from Kubota. 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, we are not responsible for the websites’ content (including any ‘cookies’ used on that website), any use of the websites, or the privacy practices of linked websites.
There are a number of state and federal laws that require an organization to maintain certain data for a specific amount of time; however, subject to our compliance with these legal record retention requirements, Kubota will only store personal data for the period necessary and proportionate for the purpose of its processing.
Kubota 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 will maintain as strict data protection and security as possible. For example, if a consumer is out of country and makes a request on the Kubota USA website, Kubota 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 goes through detailed due diligence process before selecting the data processors with whom we share your personal data with. Kubota has appropriate contractual arrangements in place to ensure that your personal data will be protected.
Kubota 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 through a company website without their consent, a parent or guardian may contact kubotaprivacy@kubota-kna.com . Following receipt of such a request, Kubota 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.
For any and all requests related to financing, please see the KCC Privacy Policy and Privacy Notice. Kubota complies with all state and federal privacy and data security laws. Please see the links above for more information on how Kubota handles financial data.
For information on how Kubota handles your cookies, please see our Cookie Policy.
Kubota sells some products that use, record and provide telematic data. This data is primarily used for warranty and service purposes. The customer should be made aware of the use of telematics at the point of sale, if purchased from a licensed Kubota dealership. For more information on if your tractor supports telematics, please refer to your User Manual, or reach out to your local Kubota dealership. Kubota will never sell your telematic data, and you have the right to opt-out of telematics.
Kubota does not sell information. Kubota limits its use and collection of your information as much as is required by law. Kubota 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.
This Policy is revised over time. Changes will be effective immediately upon publishing. Customer’s use of Kubota’s websites, applications, or other devices constitutes acceptance. Customers are responsible for periodically checking Kubota’s Policy. When required by applicable law, Kubota will alert customers to material changes by placing a notice on its websites, applications or other devices, or by 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.
Kubota Tractor Corporation, U.S.A.
1000 Kubota Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 888-465-2682
Email: kubotaprivacy@kubota-kna.com
The following chart summarizes Kubota’s use and collection of:
| Category of Personal Information | Examples | Sources of Personal Information | Business or Commercial Purpose(s) for Which Used | Categories of Third Parties Shared With, If Any |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitive Personal Information: (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, or credit or debit card number; (C) a consumer's precise geolocation. | This may include information such as your access code, account password, bank account number, driver license number and social security number. | 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 affiliates. | 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. | Our corporate affiliates. Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us. Our dealers. Consumer reporting agencies. Governments. |
| Identifiers: A real name, alias, postal address, unique personal identifier, online identifier, Internet Protocol address, email address, account name, driver’s license number, passport number, or other similar identifiers. | This may include information such as your name, street and email addresses, telephone number and driver information, marital status, gender, education | 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 affiliates. | 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. | 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: Information collected as part of the employment or hiring process. Certain identifiers may be used as part of marketing efforts. | This may include information such as your military / veteran status, languages, applicant number of dependents, marital status. | Directly from you upon request. Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. These include, but are not limited to, vendors, dealers, and Kubota affiliates. | 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. | Our corporate affiliates. Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us. Our dealers. Consumer reporting agencies. Governments. |
| Commercial information: products or services purchased, obtained, or considered, or other purchasing or consuming histories or tendencies. | Records of your purchases with Kubota and our dealers and other business partners. | 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 affiliates. | 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. | 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: Browsing history, search history, and information regarding a consumer’s interaction with an Internet Web site, application, or advertisement. | Website cookies, history of your interactions with our website and other electronic information automatically collected as described in our privacy policy. | Directly from you through automated collection procedures on our website, 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 affiliates. | 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. | Our corporate affiliates. Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us. Our dealers. Consumer reporting agencies. Governments. |
| Geolocation data: Precise physical location and/or movements | Your GPS location provided by your mobile device to our mobile app. Your GPS location provided via our products when collecting telematics data. | 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 affiliates. | 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. | Our corporate affiliates. Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us. Our dealers. Governments. |
| Sensory data: Audio, electronic, visual, thermal, olfactory, or similar information. | Customer service call information. Telematics sensor data. | 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 affiliates. | 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. | 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: Current and/or past employment history including performance evaluations. | Job application information. Background check information. | Employees, job applicants, officers, directors, and other personnel. Third party recruiting platforms and service providers. Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. | 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. | Third party recruiting partners and service providers. |
| Non-public education information (as defined in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. § 1232g, 34 C.F.R. Part 99)): 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. | Job application information. Background check information. | Employees, job applicants, officers, directors, and other personnel. Third party recruiting platforms and service providers. Through our business partners, affiliates, and service providers. | 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. | Third party recruiting partners and service providers. |
| Inferences drawn from other personal information: Information used to create a profile about a consumer reflecting the consumer’s preferences, characteristics, psychological trends, predispositions, behavior, attitudes, intelligence, abilities, and aptitudes. | Profiles of your preferences generated based on the information provided by you. | 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 affiliates. | To support, change, improve, and develop our products and services. For research, analysis, modeling, marketing, or advertising purposes. For business operations purposes. | Our corporate affiliates. Third party service providers who perform business, professional, or other functions for us. Our dealers. Consumer reporting agencies. Governments. |