Patriot Fluid Power's Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 9, 2025

Patriot Fluid Power respects the privacy of our customers. We have developed this Cookie Policy to inform our users of the way we use cookies and similar technologies (hereafter known simply as "cookies") to provide site functionality and enhance user experience.

Please read this Cookie Policy carefully before accessing or interacting with this website. By accessing or interacting with our site, you are acknowledging and accepting the policy outlined hereafter.

The information on this page is subject to change without notice. You must revisit our cookie policy often to learn of changes.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, mobile phone, etc.) by websites you visit. They serve a variety of purposes, including enabling essential site functions, enhancing user experience, and helping website owners understand how their website is used via tracking or other kinds of analytics.

Cookies can:

• Keep you signed in to websites and allow you to access pages that require user authentication without constantly prompting for user credentials.
• Make websites work more user friendly by remembering user preferences.
• Make websites work more efficiently by storing information used in subsequent requests.
• Provide the site owner with information on site performance and usage to optimize the website as a whole.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to enhance site functionality and to improve user experience. Specifically, we use cookies to help with the following:

• Authentication: Allowing you to log in, stay logged in, and access pages that require you to be authenticated.
• Site functionality: Certain site features, such as "remember me" functionality and site redirection/routing optimization.
• Improved user experience: Storing form inputs, app data, or settings during your session. This prevents you from needing to re-enter information after page refreshes or timeouts, and ensures smooth interaction with our services. This data is stored temporarily and only on your device (never on our server unless submitted) for the duration of your session.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies:
   • These cookies are necessary for basic site functionality, such as enabling login and facilitating interactions with our services. These cookies cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the operation of our website. You can explicitly disable these cookies using your browser settings, but our site will not work as intended without these cookies.
   • They do not store any personally identifiable information, except for any personal information you may directly enter in forms or inputs. Any data entered is automatically cleared upon submission or when the window is closed.
2. Non-Essential Cookies: (Not Currently Used):
   • We currently do not use other types of cookies such as user preferences, analytics, or advertising cookies. We may introduce additional cookies in the future to further optimize the site or enhance your experience. If this occurs, we will update this policy and provide you with the option to opt-out (if applicable).

Cookie Security

At Patriot Fluid Power, we take your privacy and security seriously. Here's how we protect your data when using cookies:

• Secure Cookies: We use secure cookies for storing your authentication and other cookie data. This means that the cookie is only accessible by our website, making it harder for hackers to steal your information or tamper with your cookies. Furthermore, we do not store any of your personal information in the cookies. In addition, the cookies we use have expiration dates, meaning they are only valid for a certain period of time. If a cookie isn't used for a while, it will expire, reducing the chances of unauthorized access over extended periods and limiting the security risk of old cookies.
• Encrypted Connections (HTTPS): All data sent between your device and our website is protected using HTTPS encryption. This ensures that your information is kept safe from being intercepted by unauthorized parties while it's being transmitted.
• Temporary Browser Data: As mentioned, we store temporary data in your browser to improve your experience while you use our website. This data is not accessible to anyone but you and is only accessible to our site when you explicitly submit the data. It is cleared as soon as you close the browser window or tab. It helps remember things like form inputs or selections you've made during your session, without leaving any traces once the session ends.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by adjusting your browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored on your device.
• Block or delete specific cookies.
• Disable cookies entirely.
• Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being used.

If you block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function as intended, and you may be unable to access certain services or features. For example, disabling cookies entirely will prevent you from accessing any pages that require you to be logged in.

For more detailed instructions on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please visit the support page for your browser.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons, or for further site optimization or user experience improvement. Any changes will be posted on this page, and the "Last Updated" date will be revised accordingly. You will be allowed to opt out of any cookies we implement that are not considered critical to site functionality.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or any other matters related to your privacy, please contact our support team at support@patriotfp.us.