Privacy Policy

Last updated: April 6, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how Steven Douglas Corporation (“SDC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) collects,
uses, and discloses your information when you visit our website at sdcautomation.com (the “Site”).
By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this
policy.

Information We Collect

Information You Provide

When you fill out a contact form, request a quote, or submit a parts request through our Site, we
may collect:

This information is collected through Gravity Forms and is used solely to respond to your inquiries
and provide the services you’ve requested.

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and
usage, including:

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to analyze site traffic, personalize content, and serve
relevant advertisements. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent
banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookies” link in the
footer of any page.

We group cookies into the following categories:

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Site to function properly. They enable core features such as
form submissions, security, and session management. These cookies cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site so we can improve the user
experience. They are only activated with your consent.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used for advertising and conversion tracking. They help us measure the
effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. They are only activated with your consent.

Performance Cookies

These cookies enable site speed optimization and caching. They are only activated with your consent.

Google Consent Mode

Our Site implements Google Consent Mode v2. This means that Google tags (Analytics and Ads) respect
your cookie preferences. If you decline analytics or marketing cookies, Google will not store
identifiers or track your activity for those purposes. Google may still collect limited, cookieless
pings for basic measurement modeling, but no personally identifiable data is stored without your
consent.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

How We Share Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:

Data Retention

We retain personal information submitted through contact forms for as long as necessary to fulfill
the purpose for which it was collected and to comply with our legal obligations. Analytics data is
retained according to the default retention settings of each analytics platform (typically 14 months
for Google Analytics).

Your Rights and Choices

Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage Cookies” link in our Site
footer. You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies, though this may affect Site
functionality.

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have the right to:

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information below.

Do Not Track

Our Site responds to cookie consent preferences set through our cookie banner. We do not currently
respond to browser-level “Do Not Track” signals, as there is no industry standard for compliance.

Third-Party Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices
of those websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you
visit.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal
information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child,
please contact us so we can promptly remove it.

Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including hosting on WP Engine’s
secure infrastructure with SSL encryption. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is
100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last updated”
date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, you can
contact us:

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