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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: October 24, 2023 | Effective Date: January 1, 2024

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1. Introduction

Welcome to Huron Smith Oil Co. ("HSO", "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal data of our B2B partners, eCommerce customers, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and share your personal information in connection with our energy solutions, fuel supply services, and digital platforms.

By using our website or services, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. We regularly review our compliance with legal frameworks including CCPA, GDPR, and industry-specific standards to ensure your trust is well-placed.

2. Data Collection

2.1 Personal Information

We collect information that identifies you or your business, including:

  • Contact details (Name, Business Email, Corporate Address, Phone Number).
  • Professional information (Job title, Company Name, Industry).
  • Account credentials (Usernames, hashed passwords for the Client Portal).
  • Commercial data (Transaction history, fuel purchase records, billing information).

2.2 Technical Information

When you visit our digital platforms, we automatically collect:

  • Device identifiers (IP address, browser type, operating system).
  • Usage data (Pages visited, time spent on site, referring URL).
  • Geographic data based on IP address to provide localized fuel pricing.

3. Use of Information

Huron Smith Oil Co. uses your data for legitimate business purposes, including:

Service Delivery

Processing orders, managing fuel deliveries, and facilitating B2B account billing.

Communication

Sending operational updates, market alerts, and customer support responses.

4. Data Security

We implement rigorous technical and organizational measures to safeguard your data against unauthorized access, loss, or alteration.

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Transaction Security & Compliance

For our eCommerce and online billing portal, we prioritize payment integrity:

  • PCI-DSS Compliance: Our systems adhere to the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard.
  • Authorize.net Integration: We utilize Authorize.net for secure, encrypted payment processing. HSO does not store full credit card numbers on our local servers.
  • SSL/TLS Encryption: All data transmitted between your browser and our servers is protected by high-grade 256-bit encryption.

5. CCPA/GDPR Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction (such as California or the EEA), you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Know / Access expand_more
You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you and information about how we process it.
Right to Deletion expand_more
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions (e.g., maintaining records for active contracts or regulatory compliance).
Right to Opt-Out expand_more
HSO does not sell personal data. However, you can opt-out of certain marketing communications at any time.

6. Cookie Usage

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic.

Type Purpose Duration
Essential Required for portal login and security. Session
Analytical Used via Google Analytics to understand site usage. 1-2 Years
Functional Remembers your preferred regional fuel terminal. 30 Days
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