Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 13th November 2025

Hanson Meters (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors who interact with our website, https://www.hansonmeters.com (“the Website”). This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices available to you. Our practices are intentionally minimal — we only collect information necessary to communicate with you and to understand how our Website is being used.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide Directly

We collect information that you voluntarily submit through the Contact Us form, including:

• Name
• Email
• Phone number (optional)
• Company name (optional)
• Any message or information you choose to provide

We do not require account creation or registration on the Website.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information (Google Analytics)

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Website. This may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Browser type and version
• Device type
• General location (city-level approximation)
• Traffic sources (e.g., search engine, direct visit)

Google Analytics collects this information using cookies and similar technologies. We do not use Google Analytics for advertising, remarketing, or profiling.

1.3 No Sensitive or High-Risk Data Collected

We do not collect or process:

• Financial information
• Passwords or authentication data
• Health information
• Government identifiers
• Payment information
• Any regulated or sensitive data

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information collected solely for the following purposes:

1. Responding to your inquiry submitted through the Contact Us form.
2. Understanding Website usage trends and improving the user experience.
3. Ensuring site performance and security, including server logs for troubleshooting.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information.

3. How We Share Information

We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

3.1 Service Providers

We work with trusted service providers such as:

• Google Analytics (website usage statistics)
• Web hosting providers (to serve the Website securely)

These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.

3.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required to comply with:

• Legal obligations
• Regulatory inquiries
• Valid court orders or subpoenas

We do not share personal information with unrelated third parties.

4. Data Retention

• Contact form submissions are retained as long as needed to respond to your inquiry or maintain business records.
• Google Analytics data is retained according to Google’s standard retention settings.
• Server logs are retained for security and debugging purposes only.

We retain data only for business or compliance purposes and do not store it longer than necessary.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website uses cookies solely for:

• Google Analytics (anonymous usage statistics)
• Essential site functionality

We do not use tracking cookies for advertising or behavioral profiling.

You may disable cookies through your browser settings; however, the Website may still collect basic non-identifying server logs.

6. Data Security

We maintain reasonable security measures to protect the information submitted through the Website, including:

• Secure hosting
• Access controls
• Encryption (HTTPS)
• Regular system monitoring

Although no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure, we take appropriate steps to safeguard your information.

7. International Transfers

Hanson Meters is based in the United States, and the Website is operated from systems located in the United States. By submitting information to us, you understand that your information will be processed in the United States.

We do not transfer personal data outside the U.S. except where required by our service providers (e.g., Google), following their data protection practices.

8. Your Choices

You may:

• Choose not to submit the Contact Us form.
• Disable cookies via browser controls.

9. Children’s Privacy

The Website is not intended for children under 16.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors.

10. Links to Other Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party sites.

We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of those external websites.

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last Updated” date at the top indicates the date of the latest revision.

12. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy or to submit a privacy-related request, please contact: