Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Hotrod operates this website using Shopify. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and share your personal information when you visit or make a purchase from our site.

We believe trust comes from clarity and responsibility. This policy is intended to help you understand how your information is handled and why.

Personal Information We Collect

When you visit our site, we collect certain information about your device, your interaction with the site, and information necessary to process purchases.

Device Information

When you visit the site, we automatically collect certain information, including:

Web browser type and version
IP address
Time zone
Cookies installed on your device

As you browse, we also collect information about:

Pages or products you view
Websites or search terms that referred you to our site
How you interact with the site

We collect this information using cookies, log files, pixels, tags, and similar technologies.

Order Information

When you make or attempt to make a purchase, we collect information including:

Name
Billing address
Shipping address
Payment information
Email address
Phone number

This information is collected to fulfill orders, process payments, arrange shipping, and communicate with you.

Customer Support Information

If you contact us for support, we may collect additional information needed to help resolve your request.

How We Use Your Personal Information

We use your personal information to:

Fulfill and manage orders
Process payments and arrange shipping
Communicate with you about your order or account
Provide customer support
Improve and optimize our website
Send educational or product related communications if you opt in

We do not use your information for purposes unrelated to providing and supporting our products and services.

Sharing Your Personal Information

We share your personal information with trusted service providers to help us operate our business.

This includes:

Shopify, which powers our online store
Payment processors
Shipping and fulfillment providers
Customer communication and email platforms

These providers are required to use your information only to perform services on our behalf and to protect it appropriately.

We may also share your information to comply with applicable laws and regulations, respond to lawful requests, or protect our rights and the rights of our customers.

Behavioral Advertising

We may use your personal information to provide targeted advertisements or marketing communications that may be of interest to you.

This may include sharing information with advertising partners through Shopify or other platforms.

You can opt out of targeted advertising through:

Google Ads settings
Facebook and Instagram ad preferences
Digital Advertising Alliance opt out portal

Cookies

Our site uses cookies to support functionality and understand how visitors use the site.

Cookies help us:

Remember preferences
Keep the site running securely
Improve performance and usability

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may limit certain features of the site.

Illinois Privacy Rights

Illinois residents have specific privacy rights under state law.

Biometric Information

Hotrod does not intentionally collect or store biometric identifiers such as fingerprints, facial scans, or voiceprints. If any biometric data were ever collected through third party services, it would be handled in compliance with the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act.

Access and Deletion

Illinois residents may request access to personal information we hold or request deletion of that information, subject to legal and business record requirements.

Requests can be made using the contact information listed below.

Do Not Track

Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature. At this time, we do not alter our data collection practices in response to Do Not Track signals due to the lack of a consistent industry standard.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements.

Data Security

We use reasonable safeguards and trusted platforms to protect your information. While no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, we follow industry standard practices to reduce risk.

Third Party Links

Our site may contain links to third party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing personal information.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in practices or legal requirements. Updates will be posted on this page with the revised date.

Contact Information

For questions or requests related to this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Email: info@hotrodseptic.com
Phone: (815) 848-0280
Mailing Address:

HOTROD Septic
203 S. Crystal Ln.
Fairbury, IL 61739

We are always willing to explain how we operate and how we protect your information.