Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Thehydraulicsgroup.com ("we", "our", or "us"). We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website [insert full URL], including any related services, sales, marketing, or events. 

We use Google Analytics and Bing Webmaster Tools to collect anonymous traffic data to improve our website performance. These tools may use cookies to track your interaction with our site. Data collected may include your IP address, browser type, and time spent on pages 

2. Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Personal Identifiable Information (PII): such as your name, email address, phone number, and mailing address, when you voluntarily submit it through contact forms,     subscriptions, or registrations.
• Technical Data: including browser type, IP address, referring URL, pages visited, and the date and time of each visit.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: to improve user experience and analyze website performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
• Send newsletters, updates, or promotional materials (if opted in)
• Improve the content, layout, and performance of our website
• Enforce website terms and prevent fraud

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share your data with:

• Service providers that help us operate the website (e.g., email services, analytics tools)
• Legal authorities when required by law or in response to legal requests

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (if applicable)
• Opt-out of marketing communications

To exercise these rights, contact us at: Sales@thehydraulicsgroup.com 

6. Data Security

We take reasonable administrative, technical, and physical measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children's Privacy

We do not knowingly collect data from or market to children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have collected such data, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with the revised “Effective Date.” Continued use of our website after such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, contact us at:

The Hydraulics Group LLC
11114 Air Park Rd Ashland VA 23005
Sales@thehydraulicsgroup.com

Links to Google Analytics and Bing Webmaster Tools privacy policies:

Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Microsoft (Bing) Privacy Statement

The Hydraulics Group LLC

At The Hydraulics Group LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), we are committed to protecting the privacy and security of personal and business data collected through our website, applications, business communications, and service activities. This Data Use Statement outlines how we collect, use, store, and share data in the course of operating our business and providing services to our clients, vendors, subcontractors, and partners.

We collect and process the following types of data:

• Personal Information: Names, email addresses, phone numbers, job titles, and other identifying information of employees, customers, or subcontractors.
   
• Business Information: Company names, addresses, service records, purchase orders, and project-related communications.
   
• Operational Data: Field service records, equipment usage logs, safety forms, time tracking, and location data when related to field work.
   
• Technical Data: IP addresses, device information, and usage data from our website and connected platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Connecteam).
   

Data is collected and used for the following purposes:

• Delivering our services efficiently and in compliance with legal, safety, and contractual obligations.
   
• Managing project communications, scheduling, service documentation, and CRM records.
   
• Processing payments, generating invoices, and managing contractor/subcontractor compliance.
   
• Improving operations, training, and customer relationship management.
   
• Maintaining safety standards and compliance documentation.
   

We do not sell personal data. We may share data:

• With third-party platforms (e.g., Connecteam, HubSpot) strictly for internal operational purposes.
   
• With subcontractors or vendors as needed to perform job-related duties and verify qualifications.
   
• With legal or regulatory authorities when required by law or for safety and compliance audits.
   

We store data on secure, access-controlled systems and cloud platforms protected with industry-standard encryption and access protocols. We limit access to authorized personnel only and enforce data security policies aligned with applicable U.S. federal and Virginia state laws.

We retain data only as long as necessary for business, legal, and compliance purposes, after which it is securely archived or deleted.

Individuals may request access to their data, request corrections, or inquire about deletion where applicable under law. For data-related inquiries, please contact:

The Hydraulics Group LLC
11114 Air Park Rd Ashland VA 23005
Sales@thehydraulicsgroup.com