Disclosures

MK Battery Privacy Notice

Introduction

At MK Battery we respect your privacy and want you to understand how we utilize your information. We recognize your need for appropriate protection and management of any personally identifiable information ("personal information") you share with us. The terms “we”, “us” or “our” collectively refers to MK Battery, its parent, subsidiaries and affiliates.  Personal information means any information that may be used to identify an individual, including, but not limited to, name, physical address, an email address or other contact information, whether at work or at home. We strive to comply with all applicable laws around the globe that are designed to protect your privacy. Although legal requirements may vary from country to country, we intend to adhere to the principles set forth in this Privacy Notice even if, in connection with the above, we transfer your personal information from your country to countries that may not require an adequate level of protection for your personal information. In other words, our goal is to provide protection for your personal information no matter where that personal information is collected, transferred, or retained.

Our Uses of Personal Information

We collect personal information including contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number) and financial information (such as credit card number, expiration date and security code), when you purchase our products through our website, customer service representative or one of our authorized dealers. We use a reputable company (the "Payment Processing Company") to collect and process your payment information.  We use the personal information we collect from you in connection with processing your order and providing you with support and other information related to the product(s) you have purchased. You are not obligated to provide us your personal information, however, as this information is necessary to provide you with our services and product delivery, we will not be able to offer some/all of our services without it.

We may also collect personal information when you contact us with questions, comments or requests for information; we will use the information you provide in such communications to respond to you. We may collect and store personal information to engage in research and analysis, to improve service quality, backup our systems and comply with our legal obligations. MK Battery retains personal information for as long as is necessary to comply with legal, contractual, statutory and business requirements. If we choose to send marketing communications, you will have the ability to opt out of receiving some of them.

Cookies and other tracking technologies

We, and third parties with whom we partner, may use cookies, web beacons, and other such identifiers in connection with the use of our service. Web pages and online services utilize cookies and other tracking technologies which may be persistent or stored only during an individual sessions.  The purpose for which we use cookies may include:

Most browsers allow you to control cookies, including whether or not to accept them and how to remove them. Tracking technologies may record information such as Internet domain and host names, Internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser software and operating system types, and dates and times that our site is accessed. Our use of cookies and other tracking technologies allows us to improve our Web site and your Web experience. Continued use of our Web site indicates your consent to the use of cookies in conjunction with the site.

Security

We take your privacy seriously and use various safeguards to protect the personal information provided to us.  To that end, we have several measures in place, such as SSL, TLS, anti-virus, firewalls, etc.  However, no method of transmission over the internet or via mobile device or electronic storage is 100% secure.  While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.  Wherever your personal information may be held within our company or on its behalf, we intend to take reasonable and appropriate steps to protect the personal information that you share with us from unauthorized access or disclosure.  When using our eStore site and services, it is the responsibility of the user to safeguard the user name and password. For corporate accounts, only authorized representatives of your business should have access to this information.  You, the customer, accept full responsibility for payment of orders submitted by an individual who accesses the eStore using your user name and password.

Access/Accuracy

To the extent that you do provide us with personal information, we wish to maintain accurate data. When we collect personal information from you, our goal is to provide a means of contacting us should you need to update or correct that information. If for any reason those means are unavailable or inaccessible, you may send updates and corrections about your personal information to us. Our contact information is located at the on the last page of this notice.  When updates are received, we will make reasonable efforts to incorporate the changes in your personal information that we hold as soon as practicable. You can close your account and we will remove information associated with your profile, but we may maintain information about you for the purposes authorized under this Privacy Notice unless prohibited by law. For example, we may retain information as part of our legal obligations for business, accounting and tax purposes. Please note that businesses cannot remove their business listings, ratings or reviews by closing their accounts.

Opting Out

Because we respect privacy rights, we allow you to opt out of receiving certain information. If we choose to send news, bulletins or other marketing information or communications to you, we will provide you with the ability to decline, or opt out of, receiving such communications, and we will take reasonable steps to comply with such requests in a timely manner. Instructions for opting out will be provided if and when we determine to send such a communication. You may have the right to request erasure of your personal data (where applicable).  If we receive a request from you to exercise this right, we may take additional steps to determine applicability and to verify your identity before acting on the request. Please understand that you will not be allowed to opt out of formal notices, legal and other related notices concerning your relationship to us and the products you have purchased.

Third Party Services

Third parties provide certain services and may receive information about you. We may also rely on third party providers to perform certain services for us in connection with your use of our service, such as communications and hosting services, network security, payment processing, and shipping services for product delivery.  We may share information from or about you with these third party providers so that they can perform their services or complete your requests.  Service providers are also an important means by which we maintain our web site and mailing lists. We will take reasonable steps to ensure that these third-party service providers protect personal information on our behalf. We do not intend to transfer personal information without your consent to third parties who are not bound to act on our behalf unless such transfer is mutually agreed upon, legally mandated or meets a business requirement.

Partners, Affiliates and Business Transfers

We may transfer some parts of the collected information to our partners and affiliates. Partners play an important role in our operations: they help us market, sell and support our products and services. We do not sell, share or disclose any of your personal information without your consent, other than the purposes specified in this notice, or where there is a legal requirement. We take applicable steps to ensure that our partners and affiliates are reputable and use security measures to protect your personal information on our behalf. We may share information from or about you with our parent companies, subsidiaries or other companies under common control, in which case it is expected for them to honor this Privacy Notice.

Children's Privacy

We are structured for general audiences and not directed to children. Accordingly, we do not intend to collect personal information from anyone we know to be under 18 years of age. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information without parental or legal guardian consent, please contact us at [email protected].  If we become aware that a child under the age of 18 has provided us with information without appropriate consent, we will take steps to remove the associated information.

Your Consent

By using our web site or otherwise providing personal information in connection with the purchase of an MK Battery product and/or service, you consent to the terms of our Privacy Notice.  This includes consent to our processing of personal information for the purposes given as well as those explained where we collect personal information.

California Residents: Your Rights

Under Civil Code Section 1798.83, California residents who provide personal information in obtaining products or services are entitled to request and obtain from us information about detail shared, if any, during the previous year with other businesses for their own direct marketing use. Please note that under California law, businesses are only required to respond to a customer request once during any calendar year. To make such a request, please contact us here [email protected]

Links to Other Web Sites

Our web site may contain links to other web sites, such as social media companies and the like.  You should review the privacy policies on those sites. We have no responsibility for the policies and practices of those sites.

Changes to Privacy Notice

We may revise this Privacy Notice from time to time. The most current version of the Privacy Notice will govern our collection, use and disclosure of information about you. If significant changes are made in the way your personal information is used, we will notify you by email or post a notice on the service and/or our site.  By continuing to access or use the service after those changes become effective, you acknowledge and agree to the revised Privacy Notice.

Contact

For any questions or suggestions about this Privacy Notice, contact us at the address provided or at [email protected]

MK Battery INTERNATIONAL UK TAX STRATEGY

This document sets out the tax strategy of MK Battery International, and in making this strategy available, MK Battery International is fulfilling its responsibilities under Schedule 19 of the Finance Act of 2016.

MK Battery International’s overall tax strategy aims to support its business by maintaining an appropriate tax rate, while mitigating tax risk and complying with the rules and regulations of the jurisdictions in which MK Battery International operates.  MK Battery International seeks to balance its responsibilities for controlling tax costs with its responsibilities to pay tax where it does business.

Risk Management & Governance

MK Battery International is committed to complying with the tax laws and practices in all of the taxing jurisdictions in which it operates, including the UK, which is where it is headquartered.  MK Battery International management and the management of its parent corporation, KCM Marketing, Inc. are responsible for the day-to-day management of the UK tax risk.  Management, together with outside tax consultants, identifies and manages UK tax risks, using their combined knowledge of the operations of the business and UK tax laws.

The Board of Directors and management of MK Battery International’s ultimate parent corporation, East Penn Manufacturing Co., sets the Continuing Mission, Cultural Values, and Core Beliefs for the entire organization and the MK Battery International’s approach to tax risk management and governance aligns with these.

Tax Planning

MK Battery International engages in appropriate tax planning that supports its business and reflects commercial and economic activity.  MK Battery International does not engage in aggressive tax arrangements that lack economic substance and are entered into only for tax advantages.

MK Battery International complies with all worldwide tax rules and regulations and considers all of these rules when structuring its business operations.  Outside tax consultants are engaged as appropriate to assist in assessing the tax implications of potential transactions and the potential risks associated with such transactions.

Tax Risk

Tax risks will inherently arise due to the complexity of taxes, the interpretation of tax laws and authorities, and the variety and volume of different taxes that impact the operations of MK International Battery.  MK International Battery seeks to identify, evaluate, and manage these risks to ensure they are minimized and do not represent the potential to cause damage to its brand and reputation.  Outside tax consultants may be engaged to assist in this endeavor.

Relationship with Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HRMC)

MK Battery International seeks to develop relationships with all tax authorities, including HRMC, that are based on the principles of respect, fairness, cooperation, and compliance.  MK Battery International adopts a proactive approach to raising tax issues and working collaboratively with tax authorities, wherever possible.