LM Weld Control (“LMWC”) and LM Welder Repair (“LMWR”) are committed to protecting the privacy, safety, and security of all users. This Security & User Protection Policy explains how we safeguard your data, prevent unauthorized access, protect your approximate location, and keep the Marketplace and remote-control features safe for all users.

Your safety—both online and during real-world equipment meetups—is a top priority.

1. Protection of Personal Information

LMWC and LMWR use industry-standard security measures, including:

• Encrypted HTTPS/TLS connections for all app and website communication
  
  

• Encrypted authentication data through secure login providers
  
  

• No collection of sensitive personal identifiers
  
  

• No storage of microphone recordings
  
  

• No public display of exact GPS coordinates
  
  

We do not store or request:

• Home/street addresses
  
  

• Social Security numbers
  
  

• Bank or credit card information (unless via a 3rd-party processor)
  
  

• Microphone audio
  
  

• Private identity documents
  
  

We never sell or share user data with advertisers or marketing companies.

2. Protection of Seller Privacy & Location

To ensure user protection when buying or selling machines:

• Sellers’ exact locations are NEVER shown
  
  

• The app ONLY displays:
  
  

  • City & State
    
    

  • Approximate distance (“~X miles away”)
    
    

• Approximate sorting is based on internal geolocation calculations
  
  

• No one can see:
  
  

  • The seller’s home
    
    

  • Exact device GPS
    
    

  • Their neighborhood, coordinates, or map pin
    
    

This protects user privacy, especially when listing equipment from personal property.

3. Secure Buyer–Seller Communication

LMWC allows communication between buyers and sellers in a safe, controlled way.

We do not publicly reveal:

• Your phone number
  
  

• Your email address
  
  

• Any personal profile data
  
  

Users choose which contact method to share only after deciding to communicate with another user.

4. Safe Meet-Up Recommendations

LMWR encourages all users to follow standard safety practices:

• Meet in public, well-lit areas
  
  

• Avoid home meetups
  
  

• Bring another person when possible
  
  

• Inspect machines fully before payment
  
  

• Use safe/verified payment methods
  
  

• Trust your instincts at all times
  
  

LMWC/LMWR are not responsible for:

• Meet-up incidents
  
  

• Fraudulent activity
  
  

• Damaged or misrepresented equipment
  
  

• Theft, injury, or property loss
  
  

• Payment disputes
  
  

Users assume full responsibility for in-person interactions.

5. Fraud Prevention & Platform Monitoring

We actively work to prevent scams and abuse. LMWC/LMWR may:

• Monitor suspicious or repeated posting behavior
  
  

• Remove fraudulent or misleading listings
  
  

• Suspend accounts that violate Marketplace rules
  
  

• Block prohibited content
  
  

• Evaluate user reports with priority
  
  

• Use automated & manual review tools to catch abuse early
  
  

User safety and honest listings are core marketplace requirements.

6. Device & Hardware Security (Wireless Welder Control)

For LMWC Remote Control hardware:

• Bluetooth connections are secured using encrypted protocols
  
  

• Only authorized paired devices may control welding settings
  
  

• Commands are isolated to the LMWC hardware environment
  
  

• Unauthorized devices cannot inject control commands
  
  

• Firmware is protected against modification or tampering
  
  

Users are responsible for:

• Securing their hardware
  
  

• Preventing unauthorized access
  
  

• Following welding equipment safety practices
  
  

7. App Integrity & Anti-Tampering Measures

LMWC implements:

• App integrity checks
  
  

• Firmware protection
  
  

• Code obfuscation and encryption
  
  

• Anti-duplication protections
  
  

• Controls to prevent unauthorized replication of remote-control technology
  
  

Any attempts to reverse engineer or replicate LMWC hardware/software are prohibited.

8. Reporting Safety, Security, or Content Concerns

If you experience:

• Fraud
  
  

• Suspicious listings
  
  

• Harassment
  
  

• Unsafe behavior
  
  

• Violations of Marketplace rules
  
  

• Copyright issues
  
  

• Threatening messages
  
  

• Prohibited content
  
  

Please report them immediately.

LM Welder Repair – Safety & Security Team
📧 Email: ldmiller@lmwelderrepair.com
🌐 Website: https://www.lmwelderrepair.com

All reports are reviewed promptly, and appropriate action will be taken.

9. User Responsibilities

By using LMWC, you agree to:

• Protect your account password and login data
  
  

• Not share private information unless necessary
  
  

• Accurately represent machines or items you list
  
  

• Follow all LMWC/LMWR legal policies
  
  

• Follow safe meet-up guidelines
  
  

• Verify machine condition independently
  
  

• Use the app responsibly and lawfully
  
  

Community safety requires cooperative, honest participation from all users.

10. Policy Updates

LMWC and LMWR may update this Security & User Protection Policy as new features, legal requirements, or safety systems evolve. Updates will be posted on this page and are effective immediately upon publication.