Privacy Policy

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PRIVACY POLICY

Farmers Union Oil Company of Circle

Effective Date: May 18, 2026

fuoilcoop.com | Circle, Montana

Farmers Union Oil Company of Circle ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect when you visit fuoilcoop.com, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information.

1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

We may collect the following types of information when you visit our website or contact us:

- Contact information — name, mailing address, phone number, and email address when you submit a contact form or request.

- Business information — company or farm name, account number, and service-related details you provide.

- Usage data — pages visited, time on site, browser type, and referring URLs collected automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

- Communications — messages or inquiries you send us through the website or by email.

We do not collect sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, or health information through this website.

2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

We use the information we collect to:

- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer service

- Process service requests related to fuel delivery, agronomy products, propane, and other cooperative services

- Send operational updates, newsletters, or promotional communications (only if you have opted in)

- Improve our website and understand how visitors use it

- Comply with legal obligations applicable to agricultural cooperatives operating in Montana

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

3. COOKIES AND TRACKING

Our website may use cookies — small text files placed on your device — to improve your browsing experience and collect basic analytics. These may include:

- Essential cookies — required for the website to function properly

- Analytics cookies — help us understand traffic patterns (e.g., Google Analytics)

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect some website functionality.

4. INFORMATION SHARING

We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:

- Service providers — trusted vendors who assist with website hosting, email delivery, or analytics, bound by confidentiality obligations

- Legal compliance — when required by law, court order, or regulatory authority

- Business transfers — in the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of cooperative assets, subject to appropriate protections

- Member communications — as required for cooperative operations and member relations consistent with your membership agreement

5. TEXT MESSAGING

If you opt in to receive text messages from Farmers Union Oil Company of Circle, message and data rates may apply. We will only send texts related to cooperative news, fuel pricing updates, agronomy information, or service notifications. You may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any text message.

We do not share your mobile number with third parties for their marketing purposes.

6. DATA SECURITY

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

7. YOUR RIGHTS AND CHOICES

You have the right to:

- Request access to the personal information we hold about you

- Request correction of inaccurate information

- Opt out of marketing emails or text messages at any time

- Request deletion of your information, subject to legal and cooperative record-keeping obligations

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

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

Our website may contain links to third-party websites (such as government agencies, cooperative associations, or vendors). We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites and encourage you to review their policies separately.

9. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

10. CHANGES TO THIS POLICY

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the effective date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. CONTACT US

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please reach out:

Farmers Union Oil Company of Circle

Circle, Montana

Website: fuoilcoop.com