Cookie and Data Usage Policy
Effective Date: [11/20/2024]
At Billet Xtreme, we are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency regarding the data we collect through our website. This Cookie and Data Usage Policy explains how we use cookies and process your personal data when you visit our website (www.billetxtreme.com).
By accessing or using our website, you agree to the terms outlined in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please refrain from using our website.
1. Cookies: What Are They?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us enhance your user experience by remembering your preferences, personalizing content, and providing us with insights into how visitors interact with our site.
We use both first-party cookies (set by Billet Xtreme) and third-party cookies (set by other parties such as advertising or analytics services).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies on our website:
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Essential Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable you to navigate our site, access secure areas, and complete transactions. Without these cookies, certain features of the website may not function properly. -
Performance Cookies:
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our site, such as which pages are most frequently visited and if users receive any error messages. This helps us improve the performance and functionality of our site. -
Functional Cookies:
These cookies remember your preferences, such as language settings, login details, or personalization features, to provide a more customized user experience. -
Targeting/Advertising Cookies:
These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and allow us to deliver tailored advertising or promotional content based on your interests. These cookies may also be used by third-party advertising partners. -
Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect data to help us understand how users interact with our website. They help us analyze traffic, optimize content, and improve our marketing strategies.
3. How We Use the Data We Collect
The data collected through cookies and other tracking technologies is used for the following purposes:
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Enhancing User Experience:
By remembering your preferences and settings, we aim to make your visits to our website more efficient and personalized. -
Website Functionality and Performance:
Cookies help us monitor and improve our website's performance, troubleshoot errors, and optimize its speed and accessibility. -
Marketing and Advertising:
We use data to show personalized advertisements based on your preferences and browsing behavior. This helps us promote relevant products and services to you. -
Analytics and Research:
We use aggregated data to analyze how users engage with our site, allowing us to improve its design, content, and usability.
4. Data We Collect
We may collect the following types of data when you visit our website:
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Personal Information:
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When you make a purchase, sign up for an account, or contact us, we may collect personal information, including but not limited to your name, email address, phone number, billing and shipping addresses, and payment details.
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Non-Personal Information:
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We also collect non-personal information, such as browser type, device type, IP address, location data, and usage statistics, which help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
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Cookies and Tracking Technologies:
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As explained above, cookies and similar technologies collect information about your browsing habits, preferences, and interactions with the site.
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5. How to Manage Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control and manage cookies through the browser settings. You can choose to block, delete, or accept cookies. However, please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of our website.
To manage cookies, you can follow the steps below for different browsers:
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Google Chrome:
Go to the Chrome menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. -
Mozilla Firefox:
Go to the Firefox menu > Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. -
Safari:
Go to Safari menu > Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data. -
Microsoft Edge:
Go to the Edge menu > Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
For more information on how to control cookies, you can visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
6. Sharing of Data
We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties. However, we may share your data in the following instances:
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Service Providers:
We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist with payment processing, website hosting, analytics, marketing, or other services necessary to operate our website and fulfill your orders. -
Legal Compliance:
We may disclose your information to comply with legal obligations, such as responding to subpoenas, court orders, or other legal processes. -
Business Transfers:
In the event of a business merger, acquisition, or sale, your data may be transferred as part of the transaction. We will notify you of such changes and give you the opportunity to manage your data preferences.
7. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location and applicable laws (such as the General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:
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Access:
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you. -
Correction:
You can request corrections to any inaccurate or incomplete personal data we hold. -
Deletion:
You can request that we delete your personal data, subject to certain exceptions (e.g., legal obligations). -
Opt-Out of Marketing:
You can opt out of receiving marketing communications from us by following the instructions in the email or by contacting us directly. -
Data Portability:
You can request that we transfer your personal data to another provider, where applicable.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [webmaster@billetxtreme.com].
8. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no data transmission over the internet or electronic storage system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie and Data Usage Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Effective Date" at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us at:
[webmaster@billetxtreme.com, or call us at: (503)397-9721]
This Cookie and Data Usage Policy is designed to inform your customers about their rights and how their data is collected, stored, and used. It’s always a good idea to have a legal professional review the policy to ensure compliance with applicable laws such as GDPR or CCPA if you’re operating in or targeting customers from regions with data protection laws.