Privacy Policy

Effective Date: November 18, 2025
Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Hooper Weld (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) values your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website https://hooperweld.com (“Site”) or otherwise interact with us.

If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following categories of personal data:

A. Information You Provide Directly

• Contact details: name, email address, phone number, mailing address.

• Business information: company name, job title, project details, and inquiries.

• Account information: login credentials if an account or portal is used.

• Payment details: billing name, address, and transaction records (processed via secure third-party payment processors).

• Communications: emails, messages, and support inquiries.

B. Information Collected Automatically

• Device and technical data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs.

• Usage data: pages visited, time spent, links clicked, referring/exit pages.

• Cookies and similar technologies: used for analytics, security, and site functionality.

C. Information from Third Parties

We may receive information from vendors, analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics), or advertising partners that help us understand usage trends and improve performance.

2. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process personal data under the following legal bases:

• Consent – when you voluntarily provide information or accept cookies.

• Contract performance – when processing is necessary to fulfill a contract or service request.

• Legitimate interest – for improving services, marketing, fraud prevention, and security.

• Legal obligation – when required to comply with applicable laws or regulations.

3. Use of Collected Information

We use your data to:

• Provide and maintain our services.

• Respond to inquiries and customer support requests.

• Process transactions and deliver products/services.

• Improve website functionality, user experience, and marketing performance.

• Comply with legal, tax, and regulatory obligations.

• Prevent fraudulent or unauthorized activity.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tools for:

• Essential functionality (site operation, navigation).

• Analytics (Google Analytics, traffic insights).

• Advertising (retargeting or conversion tracking).

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, some parts of the Site may not function properly without them.

5. Disclosure and Third-Party Sharing

We may share your data with:

• Service providers who support operations (hosting, analytics, payment processing, communications).

• Affiliates or business partners for legitimate business purposes.

• Law enforcement or regulatory bodies when legally required.

• Successors or acquirers in the event of a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer.

We never sell your personal information to third parties.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined above.

• Comply with legal obligations (e.g., tax or accounting records).

• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements.

After this period, data is securely deleted or anonymized.

7. Data Security

We employ appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.
This includes SSL encryption, firewalls, access control, and routine monitoring.
No system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Data Breach Notification

In the event of a data breach, we will:

• Notify affected individuals and relevant authorities without undue delay (as required by law).

• Provide information on the nature of the breach, affected data, and remedial steps taken.

9. International Data Transfers

If you are located outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the U.S. or other jurisdictions with different data protection laws.
We implement appropriate safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), to ensure your data remains protected.

10. Your Rights

Under GDPR (for EEA/UK users):

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data.

• Request correction or deletion.

• Restrict or object to processing.

• Data portability (receive a copy in a structured format).

• Withdraw consent at any time.

• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Under CCPA (for California residents):

You have the right to:

• Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used.

• Request deletion of your personal information.

• Opt out of data sale or sharing (we do not sell personal data).

• Exercise your rights without discrimination.

To exercise any rights, contact us at info@hooperweld.com.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under 16.
We do not knowingly collect or solicit information from minors. If such data is discovered, it will be deleted promptly.

12. Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites.
We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content. Please review their respective privacy policies before providing any information.

13. Policy Updates

We may revise this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Changes will be posted with a new effective date.
You are encouraged to review this Policy periodically.

14. Severability

If any provision of this Policy is found unenforceable or invalid, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

This Policy shall be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Indiana, United States, without regard to conflict of law principles.
Any disputes arising under this Policy shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts located in Marion County, Indiana.

16. Contact Information

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or your personal information, please contact:

Hooper Weld
6902 E 32nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
Email: info@hooperweld.com