Privacy Policy
Introduction
This Privacy Policy discloses the policies of www.pollutionsystems.com (the “Website”) and its operator, Pollution Systems (collectively “we” or “us”), regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of information you submit to us through the Website. As an industrial engineering firm, we strive to apply the same care to your data privacy that we do to our air pollution control systems.
User Consent
By accessing or otherwise using the Website, you agree to the terms and conditions of this Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into and forms a part of the Website’s Terms of Service. You expressly consent to the processing and use of your information as described herein.
Types of Information Collected
We collect “Personal Information” and/or “Company Information,” which includes, but is not limited to:
- Identifiers: First and last name, company name, email address, phone numbers, and physical mailing addresses.
- Network & Passive Activity: Internet protocol (IP) address, browser type, operating system, and website navigation data (e.g., search terms, clicked links, and URLs visited immediately before or after our Website).
- Referral Data: Names and email addresses of colleagues you voluntarily submit to our referral programs.
- Anonymous Information: Data that is not associated with or linked to your Personal Information and does not permit the identification of individual persons.
How We Collect Information
- Voluntary Submission: We collect information you voluntarily provide through contact forms, inquiries, sweepstakes, or any postings, comments, or forums on the Website.
- Passive Technology (Cookies): We, or our authorized third-party representatives, use Cookies and navigational data to passively gather information regarding your visit.
- Remarketing: We may engage in remarketing to market our sites across the web. A cookie may be dropped on your browser, allowing advertising networks to target you with relevant advertisements.
Use and Disclosure of Personal Information
Except as otherwise stated in this Privacy Policy, we do not sell, trade, rent, or otherwise share your Personal Information for marketing purposes with third parties outside of our working network. We generally use your data to provide you access to the Website, improve features, and fulfill requests for technical information or quotes.
- Service Providers: We may disclose your information to third-party service providers who assist us with email delivery, data analysis, marketing, payment processing, and customer service.
- Advertisers: We may share your information (excluding credit card information) with specific advertisers only if you inquire about or purchase their products from our Website.
- Corporate Affiliates & Business Transfers: We may share information with affiliated companies under common control. In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as a business asset.
- Legal Compliance: We reserve the right to disclose your information if we believe it is necessary to comply with relevant laws, respond to subpoenas, or protect and defend the rights, property, or safety of Pollution Systems, our users, or third parties.
Collection and Use of Anonymous Information
We reserve the right to create Anonymous Information records by redacting identifying details (like your name) from the data or feedback you provide. This Privacy Policy does not limit our use or disclosure of Anonymous Information, which we may share with partners, advertisers, and third parties at our absolute discretion, without royalties or compensation to you.
Public Postings and Third-Party Sites
- Public Postings: Information you post on publicly available portions of the Website may be collected and used by others. We have no obligation or control over how third parties use information you choose to make public.
- External Links: The Website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites, regardless of whether we advertise on them or link to them.
Your Privacy Choices
Should you receive a promotional email from us, you may “opt-out” of receiving additional promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the email or by contacting us directly at sales@pollutionsystems.com. Please note that you cannot opt out of essential administrative communications necessary to provide our services.
Disclaimer of Guaranty of Security
We believe we have taken reasonable steps to protect your Personal Information. However, no internet transmission is completely secure. No one can fully guarantee or fully eliminate all risks associated with Personal Information, and we make no such guarantees.
Revisions
This Privacy Policy is subject to occasional changes at our discretion. We will post any such changes to this page. Continued use of the Website following the posting of any changes indicates your acceptance of the revised terms.
Minors
This Website is intended for use by those over 18. Minors under the age of 13 may not use the Website.