Cookie Policy

This website is owned and operated by STI/SPFA.  STI/SPFA uses cookies and other similar technologies on our website.  This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on our website, your choices regarding cookies and further information about cookies.

Our Site, may use "cookies" and similar technologies (such as "pixel tags," "web beacons," "clear GIFs", links in emails, JavaScript, device IDs assigned by third parties such as Google or Apple). Cookies and similar technologies allow us and third parties to obtain information about your visits to the Sites, including to analyze your visiting patterns. We use this information to process your reservations or requests and to deliver online and mobile advertisements, messages and content for us and others that are specific to your interests.

Use of cookies

A “cookie” is a small text file that is placed on the hard drive of your computer (or other electronic device).  They are widely used to make websites operate and improve the efficiency of a website.  Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, and we do not link information stored in and obtained from cookies with personal information.  When you access our Site, we use the following cookies:

  • Strictly necessary cookies. These cookies are required for the operation of this Site.  For example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of this Site.  Certain aspects of our website will not work without these strictly necessary cookies.  They are always used when you visit our website.
Cookie Name Cookie Type Description Expiration
ASP.NET_SessionId HTTP Preserves the visitor's session state across page requests. Session
ASPSESSIONID# HTTP Preserves users states across page requests. Session
CONSENT HTTP Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the marketing category in the cookie banner. 6376 days
language HTTP Saves the user's preferred language on the website Session
.DOTNETNUKE HTTP Necessary for site functionality, including forms authentication. Created when a user logs in. Session
LastPageId HTTP Used to store the ID of the last visited page. Session
Authentication HTTP Authentication cookie created when a user logs in. Session
dnn_IsMobile HTTP Used by site to determine if a user is browsing from a mobile device. Session
.ASPXANONYMOUS HTTP Enables the site to maintain an anonymous user-id to track unique users within a session without them logging in or otherwise identifying themselves. 69 days
COOKIES HTTP Used to detect if the visitor has accepted the use of cookies. 365 days
  • Analytical/performance cookies. These cookies allow us to allow us to measure how often you visit our Site and how you use our Site.  This helps us to improve the way our website works, for example, by ensuring that users are finding what they are looking for easily or finding which of our pages are most frequently visited.
Cookie Name Cookie Type Description Expiration
__utm.gif Pixel Google Analytics Tracking Code that logs details about the visitor's browser and computer. Session
__utma HTTP Collects data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. Used by Google Analytics. 2 years
__utmb HTTP Registers a timestamp with the exact time of when the user accessed the website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit. 1 day
__utmc HTTP Registers a timestamp with the exact time of when the user leaves the website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a website visit. Session
__utmt HTTP Used to throttle the speed of requests to the server. Used by Google Analytics. 1 day
__utmz HTTP Collects data on where the user came from, what search engine was used, what link was clicked and what search term was used. Used by Google Analytics. 6 months
  • Targeting cookies. These cookies record your visit to this Site, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make this Site and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests. We may also share this information with third parties for this purpose. Please note that third parties (including, for example, advertising networks and providers of external services like web traffic analysis services) may also use Cookies, over which we have no control. These Cookies are likely to be analytical/performance Cookies or targeting Cookies.  Below is a description of the Targeting Cookies we use on our Site or that third parties may place on our site, including the retention periods for such Cookies.
Cookie Name Cookie Type Third Party Expiration
1P_JAR HTTP Collects information on user behavior on multiple websites. This information is used in order to optimize the relevance of advertisement on the website. 29 days
NID HTTP Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. 6 months

How to Opt-In to and Manage the Use of Cookies Used By This Site

In many cases, we will need your consent in order to use cookies on this Site. The exception is where the cookie is essential in order for us to provide you with a service you have requested.

If you visit this Site and select “Agree & Continue”, this will indicate that you consent to our use of cookies as described in this cookie policy.  If you change your mind in the future about letting us use cookies, you can modify the settings of your browser to reject cookies or disable cookies completely.  However, if you use your browser settings to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of this Site.

Disabling Cookies

If you do not want us to use cookies in your browser, you can remove cookies from your computer’s hard drive, or set your browser to block cookies or to send a warning notice before a cookie is stored on your computer.  However, please note that you may not be able to use many of the services on our website without cookies.

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Lake Zurich, IL 60047
P: 847-438-8265
F: 847-438-8766
info@steeltank.com

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Ward Tank & Heat Exchanger

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