Privacy Policy (Draft)
Winston Materials is a metals distributor based in Dripping Springs, Texas. This policy describes the information we collect through winstonmaterials.com, what we do with it and the choices you have. Last updated: [date]. This is a draft pending attorney review.
What we collect
Information you give us. When you use a quote, contact or account form, we collect what you enter: your name, company, email, phone, ship-to ZIP, need-by date, material details and notes. If you apply for a credit account, we collect the business and contact details on that application [attorney to review if the application collects credit references or tax IDs]. If you upload drawings or files, we receive those files.
How you found us. When you arrive from an ad or link, we record the source information in the link, such as UTM tags and ad click IDs, along with the page you first landed on and the referring site. This is kept in your browser and sent with any form you submit, so we know which marketing brought the request.
Analytics. When enabled, we use Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity to understand how visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed and where people leave. These services use cookies or similar technologies and may record interactions such as clicks and scrolling. [If advertising tags such as Google Ads or Meta Pixel are turned on, list them here.]
Spam protection. Our forms may use Cloudflare Turnstile to tell people from bots. Turnstile processes technical information about your browser and connection for that purpose.
Technical data. Like most websites, our hosting provider receives standard technical information such as IP address, browser type and the pages requested.
How we use it
- To prepare and send quotes, answer questions and follow up on your request
- To process orders, arrange delivery and manage accounts
- To understand which pages and marketing bring useful requests, and improve the site
- To protect the site and forms from spam and abuse
- To meet legal, tax and accounting obligations
Who we share it with
We do not sell your personal information, and we do not share it for others to market to you.
We share information only with service providers who help us run the business and the site, such as our email delivery provider, our customer relationship management system, our website host, analytics providers and spam protection. They may use it only to provide those services to us. We may also share information when required by law or to protect our rights, and to suppliers or carriers to the extent needed to fill your order, such as a delivery address.
How long we keep it
We keep quote requests, files and account information for as long as needed to serve you and meet our legal and accounting obligations, generally [X years] after your last order or request. Analytics data is kept according to the settings of those services.
Your choices
You can block or delete cookies in your browser settings, and the site will still work. You can ask us what information we hold about you, ask us to correct it, or ask us to delete it where we are not required to keep it. To opt out of marketing email from us, use the unsubscribe link or contact us.
Security
We use reasonable measures to protect information, including encrypted connections to the site. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so please do not send payment card numbers or other sensitive financial details through the site forms.
Children
This site is for businesses and is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect information from children.
Changes and contact
We may update this policy. The date at the top shows when it last changed.
Questions or requests: Winston Materials, 400 Creek Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, nathan@winstonmaterials.com, 509-724-3569. This policy is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.