HSO Terminals Terms and Conditions

01. Definitions and Interpretation

For the purposes of these Terms, the following terms shall have the meanings assigned to them below: 

• "Client," "You," and "Your" refer to the individual or legal entity accessing the Website and accepting these Terms. 

• "The Company," "Ourselves," "We," "Our," and "HSO" refer to Huron Smith Oil Co., Inc., its affiliates, and subsidiaries. 

• "Personal Data" means any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person as defined under applicable data protection laws . 

• "Processing" means any operation performed on Personal Data, whether or not by automated means . 

• "Party" or "Parties" refers, jointly or separately, to You and HSO. 

These Terms apply to all users of the Website, including, without limitation, visitors, potential clients, business partners, or suppliers. 

02. International Data Transfers and Processing

2.1. Legal Basis for Processing

We only process your Personal Data for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes, subject to applicable local laws and regulations, based on one or more of the following legal bases : 

• Your consent; 

• The conclusion or performance of a contract with you; 

• Compliance with a legal obligation; or 

• Our legitimate interests, provided they do not override your fundamental rights. 

2.2. Cross-Border Data Transfers 

As a global company, we may transfer your Personal Data to recipients located in countries outside your country of residence, including outside the European Economic Area (EEA) . Some of these countries may not offer an equivalent level of data protection to that required in your home country. 

In particular, when we transfer Personal Data of EEA residents to countries not deemed adequate by the European Commission, we implement appropriate safeguards, including European Commission-approved Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) , to ensure your data is protected to the required standard . 

2.3. Data Controllers and Processors 

Depending on the context, HSO may act as a "Data Controller" (determining the purposes and means of processing) or a "Data Processor" (processing data on behalf of a controller). When we engage HSO subsidiaries, third-party service providers, or partners, we ensure they : 

• Are authorized to receive and process your Personal Data; 

• Have a legitimate need for access; 

• Have implemented appropriate technical and organizational security measures; 

• Process your Personal Data only as instructed. 

03. Cookie Policy and Tracking Technologies

3.1. Use of Cookies 

Our Website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze site traffic, store your preferences, and for marketing purposes (e.g., tailored advertising) . Cookies are small text files stored on your device via your web browser.

3. 2. Types of Cookies We Use 

We categorize cookies as follows : 

3.3. Your Consent and Choices 

• Prior Consent: We will only place non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) on your device after obtaining your explicit consent. 

• Cookie Preference Tool: Upon your first visit, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category. 

• Withdrawal of Consent: You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer. 

• Browser Settings: You can also configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies. However, please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality. 

04. Commercial Terms and E-Commerce

05. Your Privacy Rights (GDPR, CCPA, and Other Frameworks)

5.1. Your Rights 

Depending on your location, you may have specific rights regarding your Personal Data. We respect and facilitate the exercise of these rights : 

• Right to Access: You may request confirmation of whether we process your Personal Data and request a copy. 

• Right to Rectification: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data. 

• Right to Erasure (Right to be Forgotten): You may request deletion of your Personal Data under certain conditions. 

• Right to Restrict Processing: You may request that we limit the processing of your data. 

• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format, and to transmit it to another controller. 

• Right to Object: You may object to our processing of your data based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing purposes. 

• Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw it at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. 

• Right to Non-Discrimination (CCPA): We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your privacy rights. 

5.2. How to Exercise Your Rights 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at legal@hsoterminals.com. We will review your request in accordance with applicable laws and may request additional information to confirm your identity before processing the request . We will respond without undue delay, and in any event within the timeframe required by law (e.g., 30 days under GDPR). 

5.3. Supervisory Authority 

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a data protection supervisory authority (e.g., in your country of residence, place of work, or where an alleged infringement occurred) if you believe our processing of your Personal Data violates applicable law .