Privacy Policy

Who We Are

Western Spark LLC ("Western Spark," "we," "us," or "our") is a United States-based supplier of aircraft spare parts to customers worldwide. This Privacy Policy applies to our website and to the business communications you have with us.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you request a quote, contact us, or otherwise communicate with our team, we collect the information you choose to share, which may include:

• Your name and the company or organization you represent;
• Business contact details such as email address, phone number, and country;
• Part numbers, quantities, conditions, and other details related to the parts you are sourcing;
• Any additional notes or information you include in your message.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, our hosting provider and analytics tools may automatically collect limited technical information such as your IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and the date and time of your visit. We use privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics that do not track you across other websites or build advertising profiles.

Cookies and Analytics

We use minimal cookies and a privacy-focused, cookieless analytics service to understand how our website is used and to improve its performance. We do not use advertising cookies or sell your browsing activity. Most browsers allow you to refuse or delete cookies through their settings; doing so should not affect your ability to use the core features of our site.

Do Not Track

Some web browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that signals the websites you visit that you do not want your online activity tracked. There is no common industry or legal standard for recognizing or honoring DNT signals, and our website does not currently respond differently when a DNT signal is present. As described above, we use privacy-friendly, cookieless analytics, and we do not authorize third parties to collect personally identifiable information about your activities across different websites when you use our site.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to your quote requests, inquiries, and support requests;
• Source, quote, sell, and deliver aircraft parts and related services;
• Communicate with you about your orders, requests, and our business relationship;
• Operate, maintain, and improve our website and services;
• Comply with applicable laws, including export control and trade compliance requirements; and
• Protect the rights, property, and safety of Western Spark, our customers, and others.

We do not currently operate a marketing email program. If we introduce one in the future, we will provide a clear way to opt out of those communications.

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We share information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: With trusted vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as website hosting, content management, database, and email delivery providers, under obligations to protect your information.
• Legal and safety: When required to comply with applicable law, regulation, legal process, or governmental request, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Western Spark, our customers, or others.
• Business transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or part of our business, information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Export Control and Regulatory Compliance

As a United States-based business that supplies aircraft parts internationally, we are subject to U.S. export control, sanctions, and trade compliance laws. As part of doing business, we may screen the names and details of customers and their representatives against government denied-party, sanctions, and restricted-party lists, and we may collect information necessary to comply with these legal obligations. We may decline or be prohibited from completing transactions where required by law.

International Data Transfers

Western Spark is based in the United States and serves customers worldwide. Your information is processed in the United States, where Western Spark and our key service providers are located. If you access our website or contact us from outside the United States, you understand that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in the United States and other countries that may have data protection laws different from those in your jurisdiction. Where required by law, we rely on appropriate safeguards, such as standard contractual clauses, for international transfers of personal information.

Data Retention

We retain personal information for as long as needed to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, to maintain our business records, and to comply with our legal, tax, accounting, and regulatory obligations. When information is no longer needed, we take reasonable steps to delete or anonymize it.

Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, update, or delete the personal information we hold about you, or to object to or restrict certain processing. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before responding.

EEA and UK Residents

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we process your personal information on the legal bases of your consent, the performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps you request, compliance with our legal obligations, and our legitimate business interests in operating and improving our services. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

California Residents

If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information we collect and how we use it, the right to request deletion, and the right not to be discriminated against for exercising your rights. We do not sell your personal information. You may exercise these rights by contacting us using the details below.

Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for businesses and aviation professionals and are not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.

Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services that we do not operate or control. This Privacy Policy does not apply to those third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any information.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, or if you would like to exercise your privacy rights, you can reach us at:

Western Spark LLC

647 Strander Blvd., Tukwila, WA 98188 USA

Email: [email protected]