LM Welder Control – Data & Permissions Usage Disclosure

Last Updated: November 14, 2025

This Data & Permissions Usage Disclosure explains what information the LM Welder Control App (“the App”) and related LMWC hardware collect, why it is needed, how it is used, and how it is protected.

By using the App, Wireless Remote, LMWC firmware/hardware, Marketplace, cloud services, or any service operated by LM Welder Repair (“LMWR”), you acknowledge and agree to the data practices described in this disclosure.

LMWR never sells, trades, or shares personal data or machine telemetry with advertisers or third-party marketers.
All permissions are used solely for functional, diagnostic, or machine-improvement purposes.

1. Location Data

Why We Request It

• To display nearby welding shops and service centers
  
  

• To sort Marketplace listings by distance
  
  

• To calculate approximate distance between buyers and sellers without exposing exact addresses
  
  

• To provide regionally relevant content
  
  

What We Collect

• Approximate location only (city-level or radius-based)
  
  

• Location is used only when the app is active
  
  

What We Do NOT Collect

• No continuous or background tracking
  
  

• No precise location storage
  
  

• No sharing with advertisers
  
  

You may disable location access at any time, but map and distance-based features may not function.

2. Microphone Access

Why We Request It

Used only for optional voice commands such as:

• “Welder voltage 60”
  
  

• “Increase amperage”
  
  

• “Start welder”
  
  

What We Collect

• Microphone input processed only in real time for voice commands
  
  

What We Do NOT Collect

• No audio recording
  
  

• No audio storage
  
  

• No background listening
  
  

• No third-party audio analysis
  
  

The microphone is used exclusively for voice-command functionality and never for monitoring.

3. Bluetooth Access

Why We Request It

• To connect to LMWC weld-control hardware, wireless remotes, encoder knobs, and modules
  
  

• To send and receive welder settings (voltage, amperage, idle control, etc.)
  
  

• To read telemetry, fault codes, and machine state
  
  

• To perform wireless firmware updates (if supported)
  
  

What We Collect

• Non-personal Bluetooth device identifiers
  
  

• Connection strength and status
  
  

• Commands exchanged between the app and hardware
  
  

What We Do NOT Collect

• No scanning for unrelated devices
  
  

• No Bluetooth tracking
  
  

• No storing Bluetooth packet logs
  
  

• No sharing Bluetooth data with third parties
  
  

Bluetooth is required for wireless weld control and diagnostics.

4. Camera, Photos & Media (If Enabled)

Why We Request It

• To allow users to upload photos for Marketplace listings
  
  

• To scan machine serial numbers or QR codes (optional)
  
  

What We Collect

• Only photos and media you manually select
  
  

• Optional camera images you intentionally capture
  
  

What We Do NOT Collect

• We do not view or scan your entire photo library
  
  

• We do not auto-upload images
  
  

• We strip EXIF GPS data from uploads
  
  

• We do not access device storage outside user-selected files
  
  

5. Account & Profile Information

What We Collect

• Name
  
  

• Email address
  
  

• User ID
  
  

• City/State for Marketplace listings
  
  

• Optional profile details
  
  

Why We Use It

• To manage user accounts and authentication
  
  

• To allow Marketplace buying/selling
  
  

• To sync welder settings, logs, and preferences (if enabled)
  
  

• To enable warranty and device management features
  
  

What We Do NOT Collect

• No SSN or government IDs
  
  

• No payment card information (payments use secure third-party processors)
  
  

• No personal documents unless you voluntarily upload them
  
  

6. Cloud & Database Storage

Some features require secure storage of:

• Marketplace listings
  
  

• Uploaded listing photos
  
  

• Approximate seller location (NOT precise address unless entered manually)
  
  

• User settings and preferences
  
  

• Device and pairing identifiers
  
  

• Firmware versions
  
  

• Maintenance logs and diagnostic histories (optional)
  
  

We Do NOT Store

• Exact home GPS data
  
  

• Audio recordings
  
  

• Bluetooth packet logs
  
  

• Passwords (stored encrypted by authentication provider)
  
  

All cloud data is protected using secure industry-standard encryption and access controls.

7. App Usage, Diagnostics & Performance Analytics

We collect anonymous usage data such as:

• App version
  
  

• Device type
  
  

• Crash logs
  
  

• Performance data
  
  

• Feature usage metrics
  
  

• Firmware/hardware compatibility errors
  
  

Why We Use It

• To improve app stability and performance
  
  

• To fix bugs
  
  

• To improve firmware compatibility
  
  

• To guide development of new features
  
  

This data is anonymized and never sold to advertisers.

8. Welding Machine Telemetry, Parameters, Waveforms & AI Training (User Consent)

To provide advanced diagnostics, safety features, predictive maintenance, and future AI-enhanced welding performance, you authorize LMWR to collect and process the following machine data:

8.1 Welding Parameters & Operational Telemetry

• Voltage output (real-time and history)
  
  

• Amperage output
  
  

• Duty cycle and machine load
  
  

• Arc start/stop behavior
  
  

• Hot start activity and duration
  
  

• Arc force/dig behavior
  
  

• Slope and ramp-up/ramp-down behavior
  
  

• Idle transitions
  
  

• Pulse data (peak/base cycle behavior)
  
  

• System faults, warnings, and shutdown events
  
  

8.2 Electrical Waveform & Power Delivery Data

If your device supports waveform capture, LMWR may collect:

• Voltage and amperage waveforms
  
  

• HF TIG start waveforms
  
  

• Pulse width, duty, and cycle timing
  
  

• Short-circuit events (MIG)
  
  

• Waveform ripple and stability metrics
  
  

• EMI/noise signatures relevant to diagnostics
  
  

• Any electrical waveform generated by LMWC-controlled equipment
  
  

Waveforms are used exclusively for diagnostics, system improvement, and AI model development.

8.3 Arc Behavior & Performance Metrics

We may collect:

• Arc stability measurements
  
  

• Arc length inference via sensor data
  
  

• Thermal/overload conditions
  
  

• Spatter prediction metrics
  
  

• Arc-on vs arc-off timing
  
  

• Power delivery consistency
  
  

• Burnback or wire-feed irregularities
  
  

8.4 AI Training & Machine Learning (Anonymized)

You consent to LMWR using anonymized and aggregated welding data to:

• Train and improve arc-stability models
  
  

• Improve predictive maintenance tools
  
  

• Enhance waveform control and weld quality
  
  

• Develop adaptive AI-based welding settings
  
  

• Improve remote diagnostics
  
  

• Support next-generation LMWC features
  
  

We Do NOT

• Sell welding telemetry
  
  

• Share welding performance with competitors
  
  

• Link welding telemetry to personal identity unless voluntarily connected to your account
  
  

9. Marketplace Safety

To protect users:

• Exact seller addresses are hidden
  
  

• Only city/state and approximate distance are shown
  
  

• Map pins are intentionally generalized
  
  

• Buyer/seller communication is private
  
  

• Meeting arrangements are at your discretion
  
  

• No public location sharing occurs
  
  

10. Your Control Over Your Data

You may at any time:

• Revoke location, microphone, camera, or Bluetooth permissions
  
  

• Request account deletion
  
  

• Request removal or export of stored data
  
  

• Disable voice control
  
  

• Disable telemetry syncing (hardware-dependent)
  
  

• Opt out of diagnostic data collection
  
  

• Contact support for permanent deletion
  
  

All deletion requests are processed promptly.

11. Contact Information

For privacy questions, data deletion, or concerns:

LM Welder Repair – Data Privacy Team
📧 ldmiller@lmwelderrepair.com
🌐 www.lmwelderrepair.com