Pre-Contractual Disclosure for Connected Products

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1. Categories of Data Collected

The categories of data generated by the use of Vermeer connected products include:
  • Machine model and serial number
  • Engine hours
  • Other engine- and machine-related parameters and fault codes
  • Software and firmware versions, part numbers, and related data
  • Machine productivity, operation, and status-related data
  • Geolocation and related GPS data
Note: Availability of the categories of data listed above, and of the specific data points falling under each such category, varies by Equipment model, configuration, production date, and other factors. Due to the diversity of Vermeer’s product types, we provide general information in this disclosure.

2. Purposes of Use

Vermeer may use the non-personal data generated by the use of its connected products for the following purposes:
  • To complete orders and provide requested services.
  • To provide product and customer support.
  • To support marketing activities and surveys.
  • Monitoring and maintaining the functioning, safety and security of the Equipment or a Related Service and ensuring quality control.
  • New product- or service-related research and development.
  • Improving or evaluating various aspects of existing products or services.
  • Aggregating and analyzing the Data, or creating derived data, for any lawful purpose.
  • Enforcing or defending Vermeer’s legal rights and interests, complying with applicable law or government demands, and preventing fraud and abuse.
  • Any other purpose Vermeer discloses to the User at any time, provided that the User consents to such purpose in advance.
Personal data generated by the use of Vermeer connected products may be used for the purposes set out in the Vermeer Corporation Data Privacy Policy, available at https://www.vermeer.com/privacy, and as disclosed in the Notice of Personal Information Processing provided to customers at the time of equipment registration or as you may otherwise consent to at any time.

3. Data Characteristics

(a) Format. The files containing the data produced by Vermeer connected products may be generated in Parquet or JSON formats.

(b) Volume of Data Produced; Frequency of Production. The volume of data produced by Vermeer connected products, and the frequency with which it is produced, depends on a variety of factors, including machine model, configuration, settings, production date, and user behavior/operation.

(c) Data Storage and Retention. Data generated by Vermeer connected products is transferred to Vermeer via the machine’s on-board telematics control unit. That data is stored in a cloud environment hosted by a Vermeer-selected third-party cloud service provider, where it is retained for as long as may be necessary to fulfill the above-described purposes of use.

4. Access Arrangements

You, as well as individuals authorized by you, may request access to the readily available product data generated by your Vermeer connected product(s) at any time by email to [email protected].