Bio LPG Privacy Policy

Last Updated: 2/19/2024 

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At Bio LPG LLC (“BIOLPG,” “we,” “us” or “our”) we recognize that privacy is important, and we are committed to protecting your right to privacy. This Privacy Policy (“Privacy Policy”) applies to the website https://www.biolpgllc.com/ (“Website”) controlled by BIOLPG. Please read this Privacy Policy carefully as it provides you with information about our privacy practices, including what information we collect, how this information is used, and with whom this information is shared.

WHAT INFORMATION WE COLLECT

This Privacy Policy describes how we collect and manage personal information. “Personal information” is any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person. Personal information does not include aggregated or deidentified information.  We collect the following personal information from and about you, and in the following ways:

  • Personal Identifiers. When you fill in forms on our Website, we may ask for certain identifying information including your name, email address, telephone number, and/or physical address.

  • Correspondence. We collect records and copies of your communications with us.

  • Technical Information. When you use our Website, information is automatically collected about the computer, mobile device, or other devices you use to access our Website and about how you use our Website.

We may supplement the personal information you provide to us with additional information gathered from other sources, such as publicly available information.

COOKIES AND OTHER SIMILAR TECHNOLOGIES

We, and third parties that we work with, may use cookies and other similar technologies. Session cookies only last for the specific duration of your visit and are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device’s hard drive until you delete them or they expire. We partner with Squarespace to provide the Website. Squarespace uses cookies, which are explained at the link here. Different cookies are used to perform different functions, which we explain below:

  • Necessary. Some cookies are necessary in order to enable you to move around our Website and use its features. Without these cookies, Squarespace cannot enable appropriate content based on the type of device you are using.

  • Browsing and Functionality. Squarespace and we use these cookies to remember choices you make on the Website, such as your preferred language and the country from which you are visiting, your communications preferences, and to provide enhanced, more personalized features.

  • Performance and Analytics. Squarespace uses cookies to see how you use the Website in order to improve its performance and to develop it according to your preferences. We may receive reports based on the use of these technologies by Squarespace.

There are several ways to manage cookies. You can control the use of cookies at the browser level, by instructing your browser to accept cookies, disable cookies, or notify you when receiving a new cookie. Please note that if you reject all cookies, you may still use our Website, but your ability to use some features or areas of our Website may be limited.

HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use your personal information for the following purposes:

  • To respond to inquiries on the Website.

  • To send you newsletters that you subscribe to.

  • For purposes of Website analytics, to understand Website viewing and participation patterns, and to better understand the nature of our audience.

  • To protect our intellectual property and other rights. We may also use the information that we collect to prevent illegal activities, to enforce the BIOLPG Terms of Use , or as otherwise required by law.

  • For any other purpose you consent to.

COLLECTION AND USE OF INFORMATION FROM CHILDREN

We do not knowingly collect information from children under the age of 16. In the event that we learn that a person under the age of 16 has provided us with personal information, we will delete such personal information.

HOW WE SHARE YOUR INFORMATION

We share or disclose your personal information in the following instances and to the following parties:

  • We employ contractors and service providers to perform the following services: to provide the Website, and for database management, maintenance services, and analytics.

  • We may share personal information with any of our affiliated organizations or joint venture partners, if you submit an inquiry to be put in touch with such entities. We may also share personal information about you if you ask or authorize us to do so.

  • We may share personal information with third parties as part of any corporate reorganization process including, but not limited to, mergers, acquisitions, and sales of all, or substantially all, of our assets.

  • We share personal information with third parties when we have a good faith belief that such disclosure is reasonably necessary to (a) take action regarding suspected illegal activities; (b) enforce or apply the BioLPG Terms of Use ; (c) comply with legal process, such as a search warrant, subpoena, statute, or court order; or (d) protect our rights, reputation, and property (including our intellectual property), or that of our users, affiliates, or the public.

  • We may aggregate and/or de-identify personal information such that it is no longer linked to you or your device. This Privacy Policy does not limit our ability to share aggregated or de-identified information to our partners and any other third parties in our discretion.

DISCLAIMER REGARDING VIDEO CONTENT

The Website may contain pixels or other devices that provide us and third parties with information regarding how users interact with video content, audiovisual content, or content of a like nature (collectively, “Video Content”). Video Content is provided for the purpose of enhancing the user experience on the Website. By continuing to use the Website and interacting with Video Content, you understand that your personal information, including your video viewing history, may be processed and disclosed according to this privacy policy.

INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

If you choose to provide us with personal information, it may be stored in the United States and other countries. BIOLPG may transfer that information to its affiliates and subsidiaries, across borders, and from your country or jurisdiction to other countries or jurisdictions around the world. If you are visiting the Website from the European Union (“EU”), the European Economic Area (“EEA”), the United Kingdom (“UK”), Switzerland, or other regions with laws governing personal information collection and use, please note that your personal information is transferred to the United States and may be transferred to other jurisdictions. The United States does not, and these other jurisdictions may not, have the same data protection laws as the EU, EEA, UK, and Switzerland and may not afford many of the rights conferred upon data subjects in these jurisdictions. You acknowledge you understand that by providing your personal information: (i) your personal information will be used for the uses identified above in accordance with this Privacy Policy; and (ii) your personal information will be transferred to the United States and other jurisdictions as indicated above.

THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES

Our Website may contain links to other sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of such other sites. If you have any questions about how these other sites use your personal information, you should review their policies and contact them directly.

SECURITY AND DATA RETENTION

We have implemented reasonable measures to protect against unauthorized access to and unlawful interception or processing of personal information that we store and control. That said, please understand that no data transmissions over the Internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. Consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any personal information you transmit to us, and you understand that any personal information that you transfer to us is done at your own risk. If we learn of a security system breach, we may post a notice via the Website and/or attempt to notify you so that you can take appropriate protective steps. By using the Website or providing personal information to us, you agree that we can communicate with you, including electronically, regarding security, privacy, and administrative issues relating to your use of the Website.

We will retain your personal information for the period necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

YOUR RIGHTS AND HOW WE RESPOND TO “DO NOT TRACK” SIGNALS

California Civil Code Section 1798.83 permits visitors to the Website who are California residents to request certain information regarding our disclosure of personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. We do not provide your personal information to third parties for their direct marketing purposes. 

We do not sell your personal information or share it for cross contextual behavioral advertising / targeted advertising purposes.

Residents of Nevada have the right to opt out of the sale of certain personal information to third parties. We currently do not sell your personal information as defined by Nevada law.

At this time our Website does not recognize automated browser signals regarding tracking mechanisms, which may include “Do Not Track” instructions.

JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES

PRIVACY RIGHTS FOR THE EUROPEAN ECONOMIC AREA, THE UNITED KINGDOM, AND SWITZERLAND

We process personal data as that term is defined in the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”) and the equivalent UK law. If you are located in the EEA, U.K., or Switzerland, you have the following rights:

  • You have the right to access information about the categories of personal data we have collected about you. You may also request a copy of the personal data we have collected, and upon request, we will provide this data to you in electronic form or transfer it to a third party.

  • You have the right to correct your personal data if inaccurate.

  • You have the right to request erasure of your personal data when such data is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected, when you withdraw consent and no other legal basis for processing exists, or when you believe that your fundamental rights to data privacy and protection outweigh our legitimate interest in continuing the processing.

  • You have the right to restrict our processing of personal data if there is a dispute about the accuracy of the data; if the processing is unlawful; if the processing is no longer necessary for the purposes for which it was collected but is needed by you for the establishment, exercise or defense of legal claims; or if your request to object to processing is pending evaluation.

  • You have the right to object to processing of your personal data based on our legitimate interests or for direct marketing (including profiling). We will no longer process the data unless there are compelling legitimate grounds for our processing that override your interests, rights, and freedoms, or for the purpose of asserting, exercising, or defending legal claims.

  • You have the right to ask us to provide to you, or a third party you have chosen, your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.

  • You have the right to withdraw consent at any time where we are relying on consent to process your personal data.  However, this will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before you withdraw your consent. 

  • You have the right to obtain information about, and a copy of, the safeguards used to transfer personal data across borders.

If you would like to exercise any of these rights, please contact us at the information provided below.

In processing personal data, we may rely upon the following lawful bases:

  • Consent. We may process personal data with the consent of the individual whose data is being processed and/or in reliance upon the consent of the administrator of the account, who must affirm that s/he has obtained appropriate consent from all participants.

  • Vital interests. In a case where the personal data is required to protect your vital interests or the vital interests of another natural person, then this may be used as the lawful basis of the processing. For example, we may need to process personal data in the event of a pandemic.

  • As required by law. We may process personal data as required to comply with legal obligations to which we are subject for the for the purpose of compliance with EEA, UK, or Swiss public, governmental, judicial, or other regulatory authorities.

  • For legitimate business purposes. We may process personal data based on our legitimate interests, provided that such processing does not outweigh your rights and freedoms.

Users who are located in the EEA, U.K., or Switzerland have the right to lodge a complaint about our data collection and processing actions with the relevant supervisory authority in their country of residence. Contact details for data protection authorities are available here:

o   In the EEA: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/dataprotection/bodies/authorities/index_en.htm.

o   In the U.K.: https://ico.org.uk/global/contact-us/contact-us-public/

o   In Switzerland: https://www.edoeb.admin.ch/edoeb/de/home/deredoeb/kontakt.html

CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY

This Privacy Policy may be amended from time to time. Any such changes will be posted on this page, and we will update the “Last Updated” date above. Please review this page from time to time as your continued use of our Website means you acknowledge, understand, and agree to this Privacy Policy.

CONTACT US

If you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Address: 3900 Watson Place NW, Bldg. B, Washington, DC 20016

Email Address: john.hauge@biolpgllc.com

Phone Number: (202) 362-0642