
1. Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy is expressly designed to inform you, the user, of the nature, scope, and purpose of the cookies utilized on our website, https://www.hplubricants.com. It details how High Performance Lubricants, LLC implements these cookies to enhance your online experience, improve website performance, and ensure the security and efficiency of our services. The policy also clarifies your rights and options regarding the acceptance or rejection of cookies.
1.2 Scope of the Cookie Policy
This policy applies to all cookies used on our website, whether they are set by High Performance Lubricants, LLC or by third-party services. It encompasses all interactions with our website, where cookies might be utilized to collect and store information.
1.3 Acceptance of Cookies
By continuing to navigate our website after having the cookie notification presented to you, you are agreeing to our use of cookies as detailed in this policy. Should you choose not to accept the use of cookies, we provide guidance within this policy on how to disable them. However, it is important to note that restricting cookies may impact the functionality of our website and the quality of the services we can provide.
This introduction ensures that users are adequately informed about the use of cookies on our website, underscoring our commitment to transparency and compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2. What Are Cookies?
2.1 Definition of Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by websites you visit. They are designed to hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website, and can be accessed either by the web server or the client computer. This allows the server to deliver a page tailored to a particular user, or the page itself can contain some script which is aware of the data in the cookie and so is able to carry information from one visit to the website (or related site) to the next.
2.2 Types of Cookies Used
At High Performance Lubricants, LLC, our website employs various types of cookies to enhance user interaction and functionality:
2.2.1 Session Cookies
These cookies are temporary and expire once you close your browser. They help our website remember what you chose on the previous page, thus avoiding the need to re-enter information.
2.2.2 Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain on your device for a set period specified in the cookie. They are activated each time you visit our website which created that particular cookie, helping our site recall your information and settings on subsequent visits.
2.3 Purpose of Cookies on Our Website
Cookies serve several crucial functions on our website:
2.3.1 Essential Cookies
Necessary for the operation of our website, these cookies enable you to move around the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, services like logging into your account cannot be provided.
2.3.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you visit most often, and if you experience any error messages. The information these cookies gather is used to improve how our website works and to understand the efficacy of our content.
2.3.3 Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They are also used to enable requested services, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
2.3.4 Targeting or Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver adverts more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement as well as help measure the effectiveness of the advertising campaigns.
This explanation aims to provide clarity on the operational necessity and utilization of cookies on our website, ensuring compliance with legal standards and enhancing user experience.
3. How We Use Cookies
At High Performance Lubricants, LLC, we employ cookies on our website to enhance user experience, improve website functionality, and ensure efficient service delivery. Here, we outline the specific purposes for which cookies are utilized:
3.1 Enhancing User Experience
Cookies play a crucial role in enhancing the usability and performance of our website. They help streamline interactions by remembering user preferences and settings, which facilitates a more personalized browsing experience. For example, cookies remember your preferences for language and region, ensuring that you are presented with content relevant to your location.
3.2 Analytics and Performance
We use performance cookies to collect anonymous data regarding how visitors use our website. This includes tracking the most frequently visited pages, any error messages encountered, and the pathways taken through our site. The information gathered through these cookies is used solely for the purpose of improving the site’s functionality, making it more user-friendly and ensuring content is presented effectively.
3.3 Personalization of Content
Cookies enable us to deliver content that is tailored to the interests of our users. By gathering insights into your preferences and behaviors on our site, we can display relevant information and targeted advertisements that are likely to be of greater interest to you. This not only enhances your experience but also makes the interactions with our site more valuable.
3.4 Security Purposes
We deploy specific cookies that help secure our website by enabling and supporting our security features and to help us detect malicious activity and violations of our user agreement. These cookies are essential for maintaining the integrity of your data and the High Performance Lubricants, LLC website.
3.5 Marketing Efforts
Cookies are utilized to monitor the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and to refine our marketing strategies. This includes using cookies to understand the frequency and patterns of the advertisements viewed by users, thereby avoiding repetition and ensuring the ads presented are suited to the user’s preferences.
Through the judicious use of cookies, High Performance Lubricants, LLC ensures that the website remains efficient, secure, and tailored to meet the needs of our users. We commit to using this technology responsibly and transparently, consistent with the legal obligations and the commitments set forth in our privacy policy.
4. Your Choices Regarding Cookies
At High Performance Lubricants, LLC, we recognize and respect your right to privacy. This section of our Cookie Policy explains the choices available to you regarding the acceptance, management, and deletion of cookies from your devices.
4.1 Managing Cookie Preferences
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. The following provides an overview of how to manage your cookie preferences:
4.1.1 How to Disable Cookies
You can set your browser to reject all cookies, to accept only trusted cookies, or to accept cookies only from websites you are currently using. Detailed instructions for adjusting cookie settings are typically found in the ‘Help’, ‘Tools’, or ‘Edit’ sections of your browser. Please be aware that disabling cookies may impact the functionality of not only our site but also many other websites that you visit.
4.1.2 Consequences of Disabling Cookies
Declining cookies may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website, as some portions of our site may not function as intended. For instance, you may encounter difficulties logging into accounts or completing transactions.
4.2 Cookie Consent
When you visit our website, you will be prompted to consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. The mechanism for obtaining and managing this consent is as follows:
4.2.1 How Consent is Obtained
Consent is obtained via a cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit our website. This banner provides a brief overview of cookie usage and directs you to this Cookie Policy for more detailed information. By continuing to use our site after being presented with this banner, you are consenting to our use of cookies as described herein.
4.2.2 Withdrawing Consent
Should you decide to withdraw your consent at any time, you can do so by modifying your browser settings to reject cookies. Upon doing so, no new cookies will be stored, and existing cookies can be removed. Please note that withdrawing consent may affect your ability to access certain parts of our website.
High Performance Lubricants, LLC ensures that all users are fully informed about their choices regarding cookies, empowering you to make decisions that best suit your privacy preferences. We are committed to providing clear and accessible information to facilitate these choices, upholding both our legal obligations and our dedication to user privacy.
5. Third-Party Cookies
At High Performance Lubricants, LLC, our use of third-party cookies is guided by our commitment to maintaining user privacy and enhancing site functionality. This section details our policies and practices regarding third-party cookies.
5.1 Use of Third-Party Cookies
Third-party cookies are set by domains other than the one you are visiting directly. These are typically used for online advertising purposes and analytics. On our website, these cookies may be used by service providers to provide services on our behalf, such as analytics services that help us understand how our site is used and how we can improve user experience. We may also use third-party cookies to more effectively target and optimize marketing campaigns.
5.2 Managing Third-Party Cookies
The management of third-party cookies is crucial for protecting your privacy. While these cookies can enhance your browsing experience by providing advertising tailored to your interests, we understand that you may prefer to manage their usage. Most modern browsers allow you to block third-party cookies by adjusting your cookie settings. Furthermore, you can often opt-out directly through the third-party advertiser’s site or via various online ad management services.
5.3 Links to Third-Party Privacy Policies
For transparency, we provide links to the privacy policies of the third-party services that set cookies through our website. We encourage you to review these policies to understand how these third parties collect and use your information. Please be aware that their practices are not covered by our Cookie Policy, and we do not have control over their use of cookies.
In navigating third-party cookies, High Performance Lubricants, LLC strives to balance effective service provision with the utmost respect for your privacy. We are dedicated to ensuring that all aspects of cookie usage on our site are clear, compliant with legal standards, and aligned with our organizational values.
6. GDPR Compliance
As an organization operating within and targeting the territory of the European Union, High Performance Lubricants, LLC is committed to complying with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). This section outlines our practices concerning GDPR compliance, particularly in relation to our use of cookies.
6.1 Rights of EU Citizens
Under GDPR, EU citizens possess specific rights designed to protect their personal data. These rights include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Right to Access: Individuals have the right to request access to their personal data and to ask how their data is used by the company after it has been gathered. They can request a copy of the personal data that is being processed.
- Right to Be Forgotten: This right allows individuals to request the deletion of their personal data when there is no compelling reason for its continued processing.
- Right to Data Portability: Individuals have the right to obtain their personal data from a data controller in order to transfer it to another controller.
- Right to Restrict Processing: Individuals can request that their data is not used for processing. Their record can remain in place, but not be used.
- Right to Object: This right provides EU citizens with the ability to object to the processing of their personal data. This includes the right to object to the use of personal data for marketing purposes.
6.2 Data Protection Officer Contact Information
To ensure efficient handling of questions and requests from data subjects, we have appointed a Data Protection Officer (DPO). The DPO is responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and implementation to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements. Contact details of the DPO are provided on our website, enabling individuals to raise concerns, request information about their data, or exercise any of their rights under GDPR.
6.3 Mechanisms for Data Access and Removal
We provide mechanisms for EU citizens to exercise their rights under the GDPR. This includes online forms to request data access, correction, or deletion. We ensure that all such requests are processed within the legal time frame and that individuals are informed of the actions taken in response to their request.
High Performance Lubricants, LLC takes its obligations under GDPR seriously and has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure compliance. This includes careful management of cookies and the personal data they may collect, ongoing monitoring of our data protection practices, and maintaining open and transparent communication with our users about their data rights and our data use practices.
7. Changes to the Cookie Policy
High Performance Lubricants, LLC reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. This section outlines the procedures followed when updating our Cookie Policy.
7.1 Notification of Changes
Should there be any amendments to this policy, High Performance Lubricants, LLC will notify users of these changes. Notification may occur through various methods, depending on the nature of the change. Common methods include:
- Posting on our Website: Significant changes to our Cookie Policy will be posted prominently on our website. This is to ensure that all users, both returning and new, are aware of the modifications.
- Email Notifications: For changes that significantly affect the handling of user personal data, we may also send notices to users who have provided us with their email addresses.
7.2 Date of Last Update
To keep you informed of the most recent update to our Cookie Policy, we will include the date of the last revision at the top of the policy document. This date informs users that they are referring to the most current version of the policy.
It is the responsibility of the users to review this Cookie Policy periodically and remain informed about any changes to it, thereby ensuring that they are always aware of what information we collect, how we use it, and under what circumstances, if any, we use and/or disclose it.
8. Contact Us
Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this Cookie Policy or the handling of your personal data, High Performance Lubricants, LLC encourages you to contact us. We are committed to resolving any issues related to privacy and cookie use promptly and transparently. Below are the options available for you to reach out to us:
8.1 Contact Information for Privacy Concerns
For any privacy-related inquiries, including those concerning our use of cookies, you may contact us through the following means:
- Email: You can send an email to our dedicated privacy support team at [email protected]. We aim to respond to all queries within a reasonable timeframe.
- Phone: For immediate assistance, you can call us at 815.907.7801. Our customer service team is available to address your concerns during business hours.
- Postal Mail: If you prefer to contact us by mail, you can send your correspondence to:
High Performance Lubricants, LLC
500 S. Spruce Street
Manteno, IL 60950Please include your contact information and a detailed description of your request or concern.
8.2 Feedback on the Cookie Policy
We welcome feedback on our Cookie Policy as part of our commitment to continuously improve our privacy practices. If you have suggestions or comments, please reach out through any of the contact methods listed above.
High Performance Lubricants, LLC takes your privacy seriously and is dedicated to protecting your personal information. We encourage open communication and invite you to contact us should you need further information or assistance regarding our Cookie Policy or the practices we employ.
