1. Introduction and Scope

Altom Transport, Inc. (“Altom,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit https://altomtransport.com (the “Website”) or otherwise interact with us online. It also explains the privacy rights you may have under applicable law and how to exercise them.

This Policy applies to information collected through the Website. It does not apply to information collected offline, through other channels, or by third-party websites linked from the Website.

By using the Website, you acknowledge the practices described in this Policy. If you do not agree with this Policy, please do not use the Website.

2. Personal Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of personal information:

Information You Provide Directly

• Contact and quote forms. When you submit our contact or quote request form, we collect your name, company, email address, telephone number, the contents of your message, and your newsletter sign-up preference.
• Careers and employment applications. When you apply for a position or request information through our Careers page, we collect the information you provide, such as your name, contact information, work history, and qualifications, including CDL and driving-related information relevant to the position.
• Employee account registration. When current employees register for or log in to the employee portal, we collect name, email address, username, password, and terminal information. Portal use is limited to Altom personnel.
• Email sign-ups. If you opt in to Altom news and announcements, we collect your email address and contact preferences.

Information Collected Automatically

• Device and usage data. When you visit the Website, we and our service providers automatically collect certain device and usage information, including your Internet Protocol (IP) address, browser type and version, device type, operating system, referring pages, pages viewed, the dates and times of your visits, and time spent on pages.
• Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies and similar technologies as described in Section 4 below.

We do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information (such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or precise geolocation) through the Website, and we ask that you not submit such information through our web forms.

3. How We Use Personal Information

We use the personal information we collect to:

• Respond to your inquiries, quote requests, and service requests;
• Provide, operate, maintain, and improve the Website and our services;
• Process and evaluate employment applications;
• Administer employee portal accounts;
• Send communications you have requested, such as news and announcements (where you have opted in), which you may opt out of at any time;
• Analyze Website usage and performance so we can improve visitor experience;
• Protect the security and integrity of the Website, prevent fraud and spam, and enforce our terms; and
• Comply with legal, regulatory, and insurance obligations.

We do not use personal information collected through the Website for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.

4. Cookies and Analytics

Cookies are small text files placed on your device. The Website uses a consent banner that allows you to accept or manage cookies by category. Necessary cookies are always active because they are essential for the Website to function; other categories (such as functional, performance, analytics, and advertising cookies) are stored only with your consent, and you may withdraw consent at any time through the “Cookie Settings” link on the Website.

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the Website (for example, number of visitors, traffic sources, and pages visited). Google Analytics uses cookies and collects information such as your IP address and browsing activity on the Website. You can learn how Google uses this data at https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites, and you can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the browser add-on available at https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.

Most browsers also allow you to refuse or delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some features of the Website may not function properly.

5. How We Share Personal Information

We do not sell personal information, and we do not share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral or targeted advertising. We have not sold or shared personal information for these purposes in the preceding 12 months.

We disclose personal information only in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers. We share information with vendors who perform services on our behalf, including our website developer and administrator, website hosting providers, analytics providers (Google Analytics), form and anti-spam/CAPTCHA providers, and email service providers. These providers are permitted to use personal information only to perform services for us.
• We may share information among our affiliated companies, including Al Warren Oil Company, Inc. and Excel Oil Service, for the purposes described in this Policy.
• Legal requirements. We may disclose information when required by law, subpoena, or legal process, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of our company, our employees, our customers, or others.
• Business transfers. If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of all or a portion of our business or assets, personal information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

6. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, including responding to your inquiry, considering your application for employment, satisfying legal, regulatory, insurance, accounting, or reporting requirements, and resolving disputes. When personal information is no longer needed, we delete it or de-identify it in accordance with our records retention practices.

7. Data Security

We use commercially reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, use, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or method of electronic storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach affecting personal information, we will notify affected individuals and regulators as required by applicable law.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you live, you may have some or all of the following rights under applicable privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CCPA/CPRA) and similar laws in states such as Colorado, Connecticut, Virginia, Texas, Oregon, and Montana:

• Right to know / access. You may request confirmation of whether we process your personal information and access to the personal information we hold about you, including the categories of information collected, the sources, the purposes, and the categories of third parties to whom it is disclosed.
• Right to correct. You may request that we correct inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
• Right to delete. You may request that we delete personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to data portability. You may request a copy of your personal information in a portable and readily usable format.
• Right to opt out. You may opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information and of targeted advertising. As stated above, we do not sell personal information or use it for targeted advertising.
• Right to non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of these rights, such as by denying services or charging different prices.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information in Section 13 below. We may need to verify your identity before responding, and we will respond within the timeframe required by applicable law (generally 45 days, with a possible extension). You may designate an authorized agent to submit a request on your behalf; we may require proof of the agent’s authority.

If we decline to take action on your request, you may appeal our decision by replying to our response and stating that you wish to appeal. If your appeal is denied, you may contact your state Attorney General to submit a complaint.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is intended for a general business audience and is not directed to children. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 (or under the age required by applicable law). If we learn that we have collected personal information from a child, we will delete it promptly. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us using the information below.

10. Third-Party Websites and Embedded Content

The Website may contain links to, or embedded content (such as videos or maps) from, third-party websites and services, including our social media pages on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. These third parties may collect data about you, use their own cookies, and monitor your interaction with their content. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third parties.

11. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers transmit “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals. Because there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals, the Website does not currently respond to them. You can manage tracking through the cookie consent tool and browser settings described in Section 4.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page and post the updated Policy on the Website. Material changes will be conspicuously noted. We encourage you to review this page periodically. We will not reduce your rights under this Policy without providing notice as required by law.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, contact us at:

Altom Transport, Inc.

Attn: Privacy / Claims

1646 Summer St

Hammond, IN 46320

Telephone: (877) 712-5866

Email: [email protected]