Privacy Policy – Heartland Metal Sales

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

Heartland Metal Sales (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you use our website, https://heartlandmetalsales.net.

1) Information We Collect

Contact Form

When you complete the form on our website, we may collect:

• Name

• Email address

• Phone number (if provided)

• Message content

Automatically Collected Data (via cookies & analytics):

• Browser and device details

• IP address and general location

• Website usage data (pages visited, time spent, interactions)

• Cookie data (used for functionality and Google Analytics 4)

2) How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

• Respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form

• Communicate with customers and potential customers

• Improve our website, products, and customer service

• Analyze site traffic and performance using Google Analytics

3) Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent personal information. We may share information only with:

• Service providers that support hosting, analytics, or communications

• Authorized staff who require access to respond to inquiries

• Legal authorities, if required to comply with law

4) Cookies & Analytics

Our site uses cookies to improve site functionality and user experience.

We also use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to collect anonymized usage data.

• You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though some site features may not function properly.

• You may opt out of GA tracking with the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5) Data Retention

• Contact form submissions are retained only as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry.

• Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google’s GA4 policies.

6) Security

We take reasonable steps to safeguard personal information. However, no online system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute protection.

7) User Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

• Access, update, or request deletion of your personal data

• Request details about how your information is collected and shared

• Restrict or object to certain types of processing

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: orders@heartlandmetalsales.net.

8) Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Heartland Metal Sales

Phone: 618.983.8600

Email: orders@heartlandmetalsales.net

Website: https://heartlandmetalsales.net