Privacy Policy for oil-techinc.com
Oil-Tech Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is fully committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard personal data when you access or interact with oil-techinc.com (“the Website”). We uphold the highest data protection standards consistent with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By using the Website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
1. Commitment to Privacy and Data Protection
We recognize the importance of safeguarding personal information and are committed to handling your data with the utmost responsibility and transparency. We implement privacy-first practices to ensure compliance with all applicable privacy laws and regulations and to build trust with our users and customers.
2. Scope of this Policy and Role of Data Controller
This Privacy Policy applies to all visitors, users, and customers who access or use oil-techinc.com. Oil-Tech Inc. is the data controller of the personal data collected and processed through the Website, and we determine the purposes and means of processing such data in accordance with applicable laws. If you reside in a jurisdiction requiring the identification of a representative, please contact us at [email protected] for specific details.
3. Categories of Personal Data We Process
We collect and process the following categories of data, depending on your interaction with the Website:
a) Usage Data
Includes data automatically collected such as IP address, browser type, operating system, referral URLs, device identifiers, pages visited, time spent on pages, access times, and usage patterns.
b) Account Data
Includes identifying information you provide to create an account or place an order: full name, billing and shipping address, email address, phone number, and authentication details.
c) Profile Data
Includes information you provide about your interests, shopping or browsing behavior, purchase history, preferences, and responses to surveys or questionnaires.
d) Communication Data
Includes records of your interactions with us, including inquiries sent through contact forms, customer service correspondence, support tickets, call logs, and any other communication history.
e) Technical Data
Includes data about the device and software you use to access the Website, such as device model, web browser software, operating system version, system configuration data, and mobile network information.
f) Transaction Data
Includes purchase details such as order history, payment confirmation, product delivery information, invoice data, and related financial information (note: payment details are processed securely by third-party processors and not stored by us).
g) Preference Data
Includes your marketing and communication preferences, campaign interaction data, opt-in/opt-out records, and interests related to our products, content, or services.
4. Legal Bases for Processing Personal Data
We collect and process personal data based on the following legal bases, as permitted under GDPR and similar legislation:
– Consent: When you voluntarily provide information or agree to receive marketing communications.
– Performance of a Contract: When data is necessary to fulfill contractual obligations related to product purchases or account management.
– Legitimate Interests: When processing is necessary for our operational and commercial interests, provided such interests are not overridden by your data protection rights.
– Compliance with Legal Obligations: When we are required to process personal data under applicable legal or regulatory obligations.
5. Your Rights Under Data Protection Laws
Under GDPR, CCPA, and relevant privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
– Right of Access: You can request access to the personal data we hold about you.
– Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
– Right to Erasure (“Right to be Forgotten”): You can request deletion of your data, subject to legal obligations.
– Right to Restriction: You can request limited use of your data under specific circumstances.
– Right to Data Portability: You can request a copy of your personal data in a structured, commonly-used, and machine-readable format.
– Right to Object: You can object to processing based on legitimate interest or for direct marketing purposes.
– California Residents’ Rights: Under CCPA, you may request disclosure of information collected, sold, or disclosed; opt out of the sale of personal information; and exercise your rights without discrimination.
To exercise any of your rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within the time limits imposed by applicable law.
6. Security Measures
We take the security of your personal data seriously. We implement technical, administrative, and organizational safeguards to protect your information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction, including but not limited to:
– Secure Socket Layer (SSL) encryption
– Role-based access controls and audit logs
– Regular system backups and failover protections
– Internal data protection training for employees with access to personal data
Despite our efforts, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure. If you suspect unauthorized activity, please notify us immediately at [email protected].
7. International Data Transfers
Your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence, including jurisdictions that may not offer the same level of data protection. When such transfers occur, we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses approved by the European Commission or other legally valid mechanisms to ensure adequate protection of your personal data in compliance with GDPR.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as is necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including:
– Usage and Technical Data: Retained up to 24 months for analytics and troubleshooting.
– Account and Profile Data: Retained while your account is active and up to 7 years thereafter to comply with tax and legal requirements.
– Communication Data: Retained for up to 3 years for customer service and legal archiving.
– Transaction Data: Retained for up to 7 years for accounting and regulatory compliance.
– Preference Data: Retained until consent is withdrawn or the data is no longer relevant for marketing or personalization purposes.
Data may be retained longer where legally required or necessary for resolving disputes and enforcing agreements.
9. Cookie Policy
We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, and support marketing efforts. Cookies fall within the following categories:
– Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functions such as account access, cart management, and navigation.
– Functional Cookies: Enhance usability by remembering user preferences and settings.
– Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with oil-techinc.com, allowing us to improve features and content.
– Performance Cookies: Measure app performance, latency, and technical errors for optimization.
Third-party cookies may also be enabled for analytics and advertising purposes. These parties may have their own privacy policies that apply to the data they collect.
10. Cookie Management and Compliance
Upon your first visit to oil-techinc.com, you are presented with a cookie consent banner allowing you to manage your preferences. You may accept, reject, or customize cookie settings. At any time, you can modify cookie preferences via your device settings or browser tools. We honor Do Not Track (DNT) signals in jurisdictions where required and comply with all affirmative consent requirements under GDPR and CCPA.
11. Children’s Privacy
Oil-Tech Inc. does not knowingly collect or process personal information from children under the age of 13. If we learn that we have inadvertently gathered information from a child without proper parental consent, we will take appropriate steps to delete it. If you believe a child has submitted personal information to oil-techinc.com, please contact us immediately at [email protected].
12. Policy Updates and Notifications
We reserve the right to modify or update this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational needs, or technology practices. Changes will be posted on this page. In the case of material changes affecting user rights or consent, we will provide additional notice via email or on the Website, where feasible. Continued use of oil-techinc.com after such updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.
13. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, wish to exercise your rights, or have any privacy-related concerns, please contact our privacy team at:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.oil-techinc.com
We are dedicated to protecting your information and complying with all applicable data protection laws. Thank you for trusting Oil-Tech Inc. with your personal data.