Cookies Policy

Last updated: 31 August 2024

This Cookies Policy outlines the use of Cookies on our website. When you first visit our website, we will request your consent to use Cookies.

Interpretation

For the purposes of this Cookies Policy:

1. “Company” refers to VIKING Manufacturing Inc.
2. “Website” is Viking Manufacturing accessible at https://www.vikingmfg.net/.
3. “User,” “You,” or “Your” refers to the individual accessing the website.

Definition of Cookies

• Cookies are digital tags made of letters and numbers. They are sent from a website’s computer to your web browser and stored there.
• Whenever you visit the site, your browser sends this tag back to the website’s computer. Cookies themselves do not contain details that directly identify you. However, the information stored in Cookies might be linked to personal data we have about you.

Obtaining Consent:

• When you first visit our website, a pop-up banner will appear seeking your consent to use Cookies. This banner clearly explains the purpose of Cookies and provides a link to our Cookies Policy for more detailed information. You can give your consent by clicking ‘Accept’ on the banner. Alternatively, you can manage your cookie preferences through our settings page, where you can choose which types of Cookies you agree to enable.
• Our consent mechanism is designed to be intuitive and easy to navigate, ensuring that you can make informed decisions about your cookie preferences without any hassle.

Consequences of Refusal:

• If you choose to refuse or disable Cookies, certain features of our website may not function as intended. For example, refusing essential Cookies may prevent you from accessing certain parts of our website, while blocking preference Cookies may result in a less personalized browsing experience.

Types of Cookies Used

• Essential Cookies: Essential Cookies are necessary for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core functionalities such as user login, account management, and payment processing. Without these Cookies, our website cannot operate properly.
• Preference Cookies: Preference Cookies remember your settings and preferences, like your language or location, providing a more personalized experience. They help in making your interaction with our website smoother and more tailored to your needs.
• Analytics and Performance Cookies: These Cookies collect information about how you use our website, like which pages you visited and which links you clicked on. This data helps us understand user behavior, improve our website’s performance, and develop new features that meet your interests and needs.

Cookies Usage

• Cookies are essential for our website to function optimally and enhance website performance for a better user experience. Cookies are needed to identify visitors, marketing analysis and generate leads.
• We use Cookies for various reasons, which are explained in detail below:
  
  1. Enhance your browsing experience,
  2. Analyse website traffic,
  3. Lead Generation,
  4. Product/Service Sales,
  5. Newsletters
  6. Product Testing,
  7. User Reviews and
  8. Personalize content
• Please know that cookie-related information is not used to identify you personally. These Cookies may store data that does not directly identify you but contributes to a more tailored user experience.
• Our use of Cookies is also covered in our Privacy Policy, which provides more detailed information on how we process your personal data. We encourage you to read our Privacy Policy to understand our data protection practices fully. You can find it here: Privacy Policy

Analytics and Performance Cookies:

1. Utilized to track website usage statistics, enabling us to improve the site’s performance and content.
2. In some cases, the website uses Cookies provided by trusted third parties that serve content or render advertising and analytics services on this website.
3. The following section provides the third-party Cookies you may encounter while using this site.
   
   1. Google Analytics: For more information on Google Analytics Cookies, please refer to the official Google Analytics page.
   2. Google AdSense service: For more information on Google AdSense, please refer to the official Google AdSense privacy FAQ.
   3. Meta (previously known as Facebook) pixel: For more information on Meta pixel see Meta cookie policy and the Meta Privacy Policy. If you are a registered Facebook user, you can adjust how advertisements are targeted by following the instructions at https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217.
   4. Hotjar: For more information on Hotjar cookies policy visit https://help.hotjar.com/ and the Hotjar Privacy Policy at https://www.hotjar.com/privacy/.
   5. WordPress Stats: For more information on Meta pixel see Meta cookie policy at https://wp-statistics.com/privacy-and-policy/.
   6. X (previously known as Twitter) Analytics: For more information on X Cookies policy visit https://help.twitter.com/en/rules-and-policies/x-Cookies/ and the X Privacy Policy at https://twitter.com/en/privacy.
   7. Klaviyo: For more information on Klaviyo Cookies policy visit https://help.klaviyo.com/hc/en-us/articles/360034666712 and the Klaviyo Privacy Policy at https://www.klaviyo.com/legal/privacy/privacy-notice.
   8. Apollo.io: For more information on Apollo.io Privacy Policy visit https://www.apollo.io/privacy-policy.
   9. HubSpot: For more information on Hubspot Cookies policy visit https://legal.hubspot.com/cookie-policy and the Hubspot Privacy Policy at https://legal.hubspot.com/privacy-policy.
   10. Microsoft Clarity: We improve our products and advertising by using Microsoft Clarity to see how you use our website. By using our site, you agree that we and Microsoft can collect and use this data. For more information on Microsoft Clarity Cookies Policy visit https://clarity.microsoft.com/terms and the Microsoft Clarity Privacy Policy at https://privacy.microsoft.com/en-GB/privacystatement.
   11. SEMRush: For more information on SEMRush Privacy Policy please visit: https://www.semrush.com/company/legal/privacy-policy/.
   12. We use behavioral advertising Cookies to ensure that we provide you with the most relevant adverts where possible by anonymously tracking your specific interests and presenting similar interests.
   13. We may use Cookies for social media buttons and/or plugins on this site to connect with your social network in different ways. These Cookies also allow us to track social network users when they visit our site or share content using a tagging mechanism provided by those social media sites.

Your Control Over Cookies

1. You have the option to accept or decline Cookies through your browser settings. However, refusing Cookies may impact the functionality of certain website features.
2. If You prefer to avoid the use of Cookies on the Website, first You must disable the use of Cookies in your browser and then delete the Cookies saved in your browser associated with this website. You may use this option for preventing the use of Cookies at any time.
3. If You do not accept Our Cookies, You may experience some inconvenience in your use of the Website and some features may not function properly.
4. If You’d like to delete Cookies or instruct your web browser to delete or refuse Cookies, please visit the help pages of your web browser.

Right to be Forgotten

1. User’s Right to Request Deletion: As a user, you have the ‘Right to be Forgotten,’ also known as the right to erasure. This means you can request the deletion of your personal data from our systems. We respect your right to privacy and control over your personal information.
2. Conditions for Erasure: You may exercise your Right to be Forgotten in situations where the data is no longer necessary for the purpose it was collected, if you withdraw consent, or if the data has been unlawfully processed. This right is subject to legal and regulatory requirements that might necessitate the retention of your data.
3. Procedure for Requesting Erasure: To request the erasure of your data, please contact us via the details provided in the ‘Contact Us’ section of our website. Upon receiving your request, we will respond and act on it promptly, subject to any legal obligations we might have to retain certain data.
4. Implications of Data Erasure: Please be aware that the exercise of this right may affect our ability to provide you with certain services. We will inform you of such implications should you decide to exercise your Right to be Forgotten.
5. Compliance and Verification: We take your requests seriously and will comply with applicable legal requirements in responding to your request. To protect your data, we may need to verify your identity before processing your request for erasure.

Managing Cookies

To manage or delete Cookies in your web browser:

1. For Chrome: https://support.google.com/accounts/answer/32050
2. For Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/learning-center/how-to-manage-and-clear-your-cache-and-Cookies?form=MA13I2
3. For Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-Cookies-and-site-data-firefox
4. For Safari on Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
5. Other browsers: Refer to your browser’s official support pages.

Amendments and Modifications

The Company can update this Policy for the website and its services anytime. When we post the new version on the site, the changes become effective immediately.

Remember to visit this page regularly for updates. By using the website and its services after the changes, you’re agreeing to these updates.

Policy Acceptance

By using this website and its services, you’re acknowledging that you’ve read and agree to comply with this Cookies Policy and all its rules. Your continued use of the site means you’re legally agreeing to follow this policy. If you don’t agree with these rules, then you won’t be allowed to use this website and its services.

Contact Information

1. This website is owned and operated by VIKING Manufacturing Inc.
2. We are registered in The United States of America and our registered office is at 7108 N Fresno St (Ste. 270), Fresno CA 93720.
3. If you have any queries or complaints about our Privacy Policy, please contact us via customer support or using the contact form in our website https://www.vikingmfg.net/contact/