swagelok.com® Cookie Notice and Disclosure
Swagelok Cookie Policy
Last updated January 30, 2023
This cookie policy (the “Policy”) explains how Swagelok Company, its subsidiaries (“Swagelok”), and authorized independent distributors of Swagelok products (“Sales and Service Centers”) (Swagelok and the “Sales and Service Centers” are referred to as “we” or “us”) use cookies and similar technologies through the website swagelok.com and through associated websites (e.g., [geographic location or promotional name].swagelok.com) and associated online content, including blogs, instructions, catalogs, technical drawings, webinars, applications including configurators, or industry-specific resources controlled or owned by Swagelok (collectively, the “Sites”).
What Are Cookies?
A cookie is a small file or computer code sent by a website and downloaded to your computer or device when you visit the Sites. Similarly, other tracking technologies such as tags, pixels, and web beacons are used to share or store information about visitors to the Sites, their systems, and browsers. Some cookies collect general non-identifiable information but, under applicable privacy laws, cookies may also collect personal data (data that directly or indirectly can identify you). By collecting this information, cookies help to analyze web traffic and allow the Sites to respond to you as an individual. Cookies are also used to tailor operations to your needs, likes, and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences. Cookies also help you navigate the Sites efficiently and effectively. You can find more information about cookies by visiting: www.allaboutcookies.org or www.youronlinechoices.eu.
How Do We Use Cookies?
The Sites utilize cookies and similar technologies for several reasons, including to customize content and see how visitors visit our Sites, which we use to improve your experience on the Sites.
Additionally, for users who register with a Swagelok authorized sales and service center, a profile containing the registration information is generated by the Sites and used as follows:
- to match you with content that is associated with your interests and to direct you to additional resources and tools that can save you time;
- to enable a fast response for service or follow-up request from our website;
- to verify your identity;
- with your consent, to send you an electronic newsletter, other information and content; and
- to contact you when necessary.
Swagelok is headquartered in the United States of America, but its products are distributed world-wide, including by Sales and Service Centers located across the globe. Personal Information captured through cookies deployed to the Sites may be transferred, stored, and processed in the United States, which does not have an adequacy decision from the European Commission.
What Kinds of Cookies Do We Use?
We use the following cookies on our Sites:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
- Functional Cookies: These cookies enable the Sites to provide enhanced functionality and personalization or to enhance features and site performance. The cookies may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.
- Performance Cookies: These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and, therefore, anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our Site and will not be able to monitor its performance.
- Targeting Cookies: These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.
- Analytics Cookies: These cookies and other technologies, placed by our third-party vendors (including Google Analytics (“GA”), please see how GA uses and safeguards your data) are used for analytics, assist in collecting data that tell us how you interact with our Sites, and help us improve our content and your browsing experience.
How to Reject Cookies
Google Analytics. You can opt out of Google Analytics across all websites you use. To do so, visit this website.
Browsers. You have the ability through our Sites’ preference center to accept or reject cookies. But you are also able to prevent cookies from being set on your browser. For more information, including instructions for turning off cookies, please see below or review your web browser’s “Help” or “Support.” If you delete cookies and/or disable cookies your browsing experience may be compromised, and/or you may be unable to access certain features of the Sites.
For additional information on browser settings, please feel free to visit the following:
How to Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments about this Policy, please contact us by writing to:
Data Privacy Officer
Swagelok Company
6262 Cochran Road Solon, Ohio 44139 USA
or
via email to: infosec@swagelok.com
You can also direct your questions or comments to us by contacting us at 1-833-435-1121 or by using this form.