Effective Date: August 8, 2025
Franklin Brazing (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring your personal information is handled in a safe and responsible manner. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, how we share it, and the choices you have.
Who We Are
Our website address is: https://franklinbrazing.com.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
- Name, email address, phone number, and other contact information submitted through forms or account registration
- Information provided when leaving comments or sending inquiries
Automatically Collected Information
- IP address, browser type, operating system, and device information
- Usage data such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and referring URLs
- Cookies and similar technologies (see “Cookies” section below)
Media Uploads
If you upload images to the website, please avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors can download and extract this information.
Comments
When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.
An anonymized hash of your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar privacy policy is available at: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile picture will be visible with your comment.
Cookies
Cookies are small files stored on your device to improve your browsing experience.
We use cookies for:
- Remembering your preferences (e.g., login details, screen settings)
- Maintaining session security
- Understanding how you use our site to improve performance
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features of the site may not function properly.
If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for your convenience. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for one year. If you select “Remember Me,” your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on our site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the source website directly and may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Respond to your inquiries and provide requested services
- Improve our website’s functionality and performance
- Communicate with you regarding updates, promotions, or policy changes
- Protect against fraud, spam, and other security risks
- Comply with legal obligations
Who We Share Your Data With
We may share your information with:
- Service providers assisting in website hosting, analytics, and spam prevention
- Legal authorities when required by law or to protect our legal rights
- Third-party tools such as spam detection services and analytics platforms
We do not sell your personal data.
Data Retention
Comments and associated metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize follow-up comments.
For registered users, personal profile information is stored until the account is deleted or updated. Certain data may be retained longer if required for legal, accounting, or security purposes.
Your Rights
General Rights (Applicable to All Users)
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your personal data
- Withdraw consent where applicable
Additional Rights for EEA/UK Residents (GDPR)
- Right to restrict processing of your data
- Right to data portability
- Right to object to processing based on legitimate interests
- Right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
Additional Rights for California Residents (CCPA)
- Right to request disclosure of categories and specific pieces of personal information collected
- Right to request deletion of personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell your personal data)
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. However, no online transmission or storage method can be guaranteed 100% secure.
Where We Send Your Data
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top will be updated accordingly.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact us at:
Franklin Brazing
2025 McKinley Boulevard
Lebanon OH, 45036-8075
[email protected]
