Privacy Policy of O'Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc.

Our website address is: https://oconnorkiln.com/

Introduction
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. is committed to protecting the privacy and security of the personal information of our employees and clients. This Privacy Policy outlines our practices regarding the collection, use, and protection of personal information.

Information Collection
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. collects personal information necessary to effectively manage employee relations, client services, and business operations. This information includes, but is not limited to, names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers.

Use of Information
The personal information collected is used for communication regarding employment, services, and available opportunities. We process this information to fulfill our contractual obligations and to enhance our organizational operations.

Consent and Collection of Phone Numbers
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. collects phone numbers specifically for the purposes of internal communication and operational notifications. Employees and clients provide these phone numbers under clear consent agreements, understanding the specific uses of such communications.

No Data Sharing with Third Parties
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. strictly adheres to privacy standards and ethical practices in handling personal data. We do not share, sell, rent, or otherwise disclose the phone numbers collected, nor the consent received for their use, with any third-party providers. This commitment ensures the confidentiality and integrity of our stakeholders’ personal information.

Data Security
We implement a variety of security measures to maintain the safety of your personal information when you enter, submit, or access your personal information. These measures include advanced data encryption, secure channels of communication, and restricted access to information.

Access and Control
Individuals have the right to access their personal information collected by O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. and may request corrections or deletion as permitted by law. Employees and clients can review their personal information and update their consent preferences by contacting our Privacy Officer through the contact form on our website.

Data Retention
Personal information is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or legally mandated. We apply criteria to determine the appropriate retention period for different categories of personal data.

International Data Transfers
For operations outside the United States, O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. complies with applicable legal requirements providing adequate protection for the transfer of personal information to countries outside of the jurisdiction.

Incident Response and Notification
In the event of a data breach, O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. will promptly notify affected individuals and regulatory authorities, as required by law, detailing the affected data, the impact, and our response actions.

Children’s Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have inadvertently received personal information from a child under the age of 13, we will delete such information from our records.

Automated Decision-Making and Profiling
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. does not use automated decision-making or profiling with user data that has legal or otherwise significant effects on individuals.

Changes to This Policy
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. reserves the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes and clarifications will take effect immediately upon their posting on the website. We will notify stakeholders of significant changes by more prominent notice, including email.

Collection of Technical and Usage Data
In addition to the personal information, you voluntarily provide, O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. may inadvertently collect technical data when you access, use, or navigate our services. This may include information like your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, and page views which are collected through the use of cookies and similar technologies. This information is primarily used to maintain the security and operation of our services, and for our internal analytics and reporting purposes.

Cookie Policy and Use of Tracking Technologies
O’Connor Kiln & Dryer, Inc. uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance user experience, analyze trends, administer the website, and track users’ movements around the website. You can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level, but if you choose to disable cookies, it may limit your use of certain features or functions on our website or service.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this privacy policy or the handling of your personal information, please reach out to our Privacy Officer through the contact form on our website, or you can mail us at 1108 W Cherry Street, Vermillion, SD 57069.