Hunter Apparatus – Privacy Policy

Last Updated: September 1, 2025

Who We Are

This website is operated by Hunter Apparatus (“Hunter,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). Our website address is: https://hunterapparatus.com.
We serve Fire/Rescue/EMS, hospital, private transport, volunteer, and industrial agencies. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share information.

What Personal Data We Collect and Why

Comments (if enabled)

When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comments form, plus the visitor’s IP address and browser user-agent to help detect spam. An anonymized hash of your email may be provided to Gravatar to check if you use it. See Gravatar’s policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/. Once approved, your profile image (if available) may be publicly visible next to your comment.

Contact & Quote Forms

If you submit a form (contact, quote request, demo request, service scheduling, training, financing/grants inquiry), we collect the information you provide-e.g., name, agency, role, email, phone, location, equipment interests, project details-to respond and follow up. We may retain this information for customer service and recordkeeping. We will not use it for marketing without your explicit consent (where required by law).

Event Sign-Ups / Downloads

If you register for an event or download gated content, we collect registration fields to provide access and event logistics. We may send related event updates. You can opt out at any time.

Media Uploads

If you upload images, avoid including embedded EXIF GPS data. Site visitors may be able to download and extract location data from images on the site.

Device/Usage Data

When you visit our site, we (and our service providers) may automatically collect device, browser, and usage information (e.g., pages viewed, time on page, referring URLs, approximate geolocation, IP address) to operate, secure, and improve the site.

Cookies & Similar Technologies

We use cookies, pixels, and similar technologies to:

  • Operate core site features and remember preferences.
  • Measure site performance and improve content.
  • Personalize/Advertise (where applicable) including remarketing.

Typical lifespans (may vary by provider):

  • Comment “remember me” cookies: up to 1 year.
  • Login cookies: up to 2 days (or 2 weeks if “Remember Me” is selected).
  • Display preference cookies: up to 1 year.
  • Editorial cookies (post IDs): about 1 day.

You can control cookies via your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality. For interest-based advertising choices, visit https://www.aboutads.info/choices or https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ (EU/EEA).

Embedded Content

Pages may include embedded content (e.g., YouTube/Vimeo videos, social posts, maps). Embedded content behaves as if you visited the third-party site, which may collect data and set cookies in accordance with its own privacy policy. Please review those providers’ policies.

Analytics & Advertising Tools

We may use one or more of the following (or similar) services:

  • Google Analytics (IP anonymization where supported) – site usage insights.
  • Google Ads – conversion tracking and remarketing.
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) – ad performance and retargeting.
  • Microsoft Clarity or Hotjar – heatmaps and session analytics (where enabled).

These tools may capture: pages viewed, clicks, scroll depth, approximate location, device/browser, referral source, and conversion events.
Opt-out: Google Analytics browser add-on – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Who We Share Your Data With

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

  • Service Providers (e.g., hosting, security, email/CRM, analytics, payment or financing partners you opt to engage) under contracts requiring data protection.
  • Business Transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition) where data is transferred with appropriate protections.
  • Legal/Compliance when required by law, subpoena, or to protect our rights, users, or safety.
  • Password Resets (if accounts exist): IP address may be included in reset emails.

How Long We Retain Data

  • Comments and metadata: retained indefinitely to recognize/approve follow-ups.
  • Form submissions: typically up to 12 months (or longer if an active customer relationship exists, or to comply with legal/recordkeeping obligations).
  • Account data (if accounts are offered): retained while the account is active; delete upon verified request unless we must retain certain data for legal or security reasons.

Your Privacy Rights

U.S. State Rights (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT)

Depending on your state, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, receive a portable copy, and opt out of certain data processing (e.g., “sale”/”sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising, and targeted advertising). We do not knowingly sell personal information as that term is commonly defined. Where “sharing” or “targeted advertising” definitions apply to our use of ad/analytics tools, you can request to opt out.

  • Submit requests: Email [email protected] with the subject “Privacy Request.”
  • Verification: We may need to verify your identity and state of residence to process your request.
  • Authorized agents (CA): You may designate an authorized agent; we may require proof of authorization and identity verification.

If you are a California resident, you may also request information about our data practices under the CCPA/CPRA and exercise the rights above. If we maintain a “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link on the site, you may also use that mechanism to opt out of cross-context behavioral advertising.

GDPR (EU/EEA/UK)

If you are in the EU/EEA/UK, and to the extent GDPR/UK GDPR applies, you may have rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, object, and data portability, and to withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing). You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority.
Legal bases we may rely on include: legitimate interests (e.g., site security, service improvement), contract (e.g., responding to your requests), legal obligation, and consent (e.g., certain marketing/analytics where required).
Controller: Hunter Apparatus. Contact: [email protected]

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If you believe a child provided personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

Data Security

We use administrative, technical, and physical safeguards-such as SSL encryption in transit, access controls, and regular updates/patching-to protect personal data. No system is 100% secure; we monitor and improve our controls on an ongoing basis.

International Transfers

If you access the site from outside the United States, your data may be processed in the U.S. and other countries where our service providers operate. We take appropriate measures consistent with applicable law for such transfers (e.g., standard contractual clauses where required).

Financing, Procurement & Service Communications

If you request quotes, demos, training, financing information, or service coordination, we use your provided details to fulfill those requests, including sharing necessary information with authorized manufacturers/financing partners you select or authorize. Communications may include scheduling, procurement steps, and warranty/service coordination.

Third-Party Links

Our site may link to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please review their policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date above. For significant changes, we may provide additional notice (e.g., site banner or email, where appropriate).

Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, data practices, or to exercise your rights, contact:

Hunter Apparatus
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 941-536-8172
🌐 Website: https://hunterapparatus.com