LEECH Industries Cookie Policy

LEECH Industries ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (www.leechind.com) to analyze web traffic and optimize visitor experiences. This policy provides specific disclosures required under California privacy laws, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA).

1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy
We do not sell your personal data for monetary consideration, nor do we share your cookie data with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising. We utilize Google Analytics strictly as a Service Provider. Google is contractually restricted from using this data for any purpose other than providing aggregated statistical reports to LEECH Industries. [1, 2, 3]

2. Categories of Personal Information Collected via Cookies
In the preceding 12 months, our website has automatically collected the following categories of network data through Google Analytics and functional scripts: [1]

• Identifiers: Unique device identifiers, online cookie IDs, and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses.
• Internet & Electronic Network Activity: Browsing history, browser types, operating systems, and data regarding how you interact with our website. [1, 2]

3. Business Purpose for Collection
We process your cookie information exclusively for the following backend business purposes:

• Essential Functionality: Maintaining user sessions (PHPSESSID) and retaining individual visitor consent preferences (CookieConsent).
• Performance & Analytics: Monitoring site performance, evaluating regional traffic volumes, and understanding general visitor navigation patterns to optimize our manufacturing solutions pages. [1]

4. Data Retention Schedule
We retain personal data gathered by cookies only as long as necessary to fulfill analytics reporting:

• Necessary Session Cookies (PHPSESSID): Automatically deleted immediately when you close your web browser.
• Consent Preference Cookies (CookieConsent): Stored locally on your device for exactly 2 months.
• Google Analytics Cookies: User and event data is retained on Google's servers for 14 months before automated deletion.

5. Managing Your Cookie Settings & Opting Out
Because we use Google Analytics strictly for core operational performance metrics and do not cross-track users for ad targeting, a "Do Not Sell or Share My Info" link is not legally required on our website. However, California residents retain absolute control over their browser preferences:

• Preference Center: You can choose to accept or block analytical tracking at any time by unchecking the box on this page.
• Browser Signals: Our site detects and respects automated Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals sent by browser privacy settings. If a GPC signal is active, analytics cookies are automatically disabled.

Necessary

Necessary cookies make sure the site is able to run and includes your site preferences.

Necessary

Necessary cookies make sure the site is able to run and includes your site preferences.