MIFAB, Inc. (“MIFAB,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information of visitors to our website, https://www.mifab.com (the “Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit or interact with our Website.
This Policy applies solely to information collected through this Website and does not apply to information collected offline or through third-party websites.
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including but not limited to:
- Name
- Company name
- Email address
- Phone number
- Mailing address
- Any other information you choose to submit through contact forms, emails, or other communications
Purpose of Use:
We use this information to respond to inquiries, provide requested information, communicate regarding our products or services, and conduct ordinary business operations.
Information Collected Automatically
When you access or use the Website, certain information may be collected automatically, including:
- Internet Protocol (IP) address
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- Pages visited and referring URLs
- Date and time of access
- General website interaction data
Purpose of Use:
This information is used to:
- Operate and maintain the Website
- Monitor performance and usage
- Detect and prevent fraud, abuse, or security incidents
- Improve Website functionality and reliability
This information does not include the contents of communications you submit through the Website.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
The Website uses cookies and similar technologies that are necessary for basic website functionality, security, and performance.
These technologies may be used to:
- Enable essential Website features
- Support security services (such as bot and abuse prevention)
- Maintain session integrity
Where required by law, users are provided with notice and the ability to manage consent through a cookie banner or preference tool.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings; however, disabling certain cookies may affect Website functionality.
Cookies used on this website:
Essential
Essential cookies enable basic functions and are necessary for the proper function of the website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wpconsent_geolocation | This cookie is used to store the consent settings based on the visitor's location. | 30 days |
| wpconsent_preferences | This cookie is used to store the user's cookie consent preferences. | 30 days |
Login
These cookies are used for managing login functionality on this website.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| wordpress_logged_in | Used to store logged-in users. | Persistent |
| wordpress_sec | Used to track the user across multiple sessions. | 15 days |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Used to determine if cookies are enabled. | Session |
Google reCAPTCHA
Google reCAPTCHA helps protect websites from spam and abuse by verifying user interactions through challenges.
| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA sets a necessary cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when executed for the purpose of providing its risk analysis. | 179 days |
Statistics
Statistics cookies collect information anonymously. This information helps us understand how visitors use our website.
Google Analytics
Google Analytics is a powerful tool that tracks and analyzes website traffic for informed marketing decisions.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| __utmc | Used only with old Urchin versions of Google Analytics and not with GA.js. Was used to distinguish between new sessions and visits at the end of a session. | End of session (browser) |
| __utmz | Contains information about the traffic source or campaign that directed user to the website. The cookie is set when the GA.js javascript is loaded and updated when data is sent to the Google Anaytics server | 6 months after last activity |
| __utmv | Contains custom information set by the web developer via the _setCustomVar method in Google Analytics. This cookie is updated every time new data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmx | Used to determine whether a user is included in an A / B or Multivariate test. | 18 months |
| _ga | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gali | Used by Google Analytics to determine which links on a page are being clicked | 30 seconds |
| _ga_ | ID used to identify users | 2 years |
| _gid | ID used to identify users for 24 hours after last activity | 24 hours |
| _gat | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests when using Google Tag Manager | 1 minute |
| _gac_ | Contains information related to marketing campaigns of the user. These are shared with Google AdWords / Google Ads when the Google Ads and Google Analytics accounts are linked together. | 90 days |
| __utma | ID used to identify users and sessions | 2 years after last activity |
| __utmt | Used to monitor number of Google Analytics server requests | 10 minutes |
| __utmb | Used to distinguish new sessions and visits. This cookie is set when the GA.js javascript library is loaded and there is no existing __utmb cookie. The cookie is updated every time data is sent to the Google Analytics server. | 30 minutes after last activity |
Tawk.to Chat
Tawk.to Chat is a live chat support tool that enables real-time communication with website visitors.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| TawkConnectionTime | This cookie is used to determine the connection duration of tawk sessions. | session |
| tawkUUID | This cookie is used to collect information about how the visitor handles the live chat function on the website. | 10 years |
| TawkCookie | Main Tawk.to cookie. | session |
| __tawkuuid | Tawk.to cookie used to distinguish users. | 10 years |
| twk_uuid_* | Stores the visitor identifier that Tawk.to uses to recognize a returning visitor and link them to their earlier chat history. The name ends with the site's own Tawk.to property ID. | 180 days |
| Tawk_* | Stores the visitor's chat session details so an ongoing conversation continues as the visitor moves between pages. The name ends with the site's own Tawk.to property ID. | 180 days |
| twk_idm_key | Holds a single use key that prevents the same chat session from being registered twice when the widget reconnects. | session |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to follow visitors to websites. The intention is to show ads that are relevant and engaging to the individual user.
HubSpot
HubSpot is an all-in-one marketing, sales, and customer service platform that streamlines business growth.
Learn more| Name | Description | Duration |
|---|
| hubspotutk | This cookie keeps track of a visitor's identity. It is passed to HubSpot on form submission and used when deduplicating contacts. | 13 months |
| __hssc | This cookie keeps track of sessions. | 30 minutes |
| __hssrc | Whenever HubSpot changes the session cookie, this cookie is also set to determine if the visitor has restarted their browser. | session |
| messagesUtk | This cookie is used to recognize visitors who chat with you via the chatflows tool. If the visitor leaves your site before they're added as a contact, they will have this cookie associated with their browser. | 13 months |
| hs-membership-csrf | This cookie is used to ensure that content membership logins cannot be forged. | session |
| hs_langswitcher_choice | This cookie is used to save the visitor's selected language choice when viewing pages in multiple languages. | 2 years |
| __hstc | The main cookie for tracking visitors. | 13 months |
| hubspotapi | This cookie allows the user to access the app with the correct permissions. | 7 days |
| hubspotapi-prefs | This is used with the hubspotapi cookie to remember whether the user checked the 'remember me' box (controls the expiration of the main cookie's authentication). | 1 Year |
| __hs_opt_out | This cookie is used by the opt-in privacy policy to remember not to ask the visitor to accept cookies again. | 13 months |
| hubspotapi-csrf | This is used for CSRF prevention - preventing third party websites from accessing your data. Expires after a year. | 1 year |
| __hs_do_not_track | This cookie can be set to prevent the tracking code from sending any information to HubSpot. | 13 months |
| __hs_cookie_cat_pref | This cookie is used to record the categories a visitor consented to. | 6 months |
| __hs_initial_opt_in | This cookie is used to prevent the banner from always displaying when visitors are browsing in strict mode. | 7 days |
| __hs_gpc_banner_dismiss | This cookie is used when the Global Privacy Control banner is dismissed. | 180 days |
| hs_ab_test | This cookie is used to consistently serve visitors the same version of an A/B test page they’ve seen before. | session |
| __hs_notify_banner_dismiss | This cookie is used when the website uses a Notify consent banner type. | 180 days |
| hs-messages-is-open | This cookie is used to determine and save whether the chat widget is open for future visits. | 30 minutes |
| hs-messages-hide-welcome-message | This cookie is used to prevent the chat widget welcome message from appearing again for one day after it is dismissed. | 1 day |
| __hsmem | This cookie is set when visitors log in to a HubSpot-hosted site. | 1 year |
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Third-Party Services
We may use third-party service providers to support Website operations, such as:
- Website hosting and infrastructure providers
- Security and fraud-prevention services
- IT and system support vendors
These service providers process information only on our behalf and only as necessary to perform their services for us. They are not authorized to use personal information for their own purposes.
Sharing of Information
We do not sell personal information.
We may disclose information:
- To service providers acting on our behalf
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, legal processes, or governmental requests
- To protect the rights, property, or safety of MIFAB, our users, or others
- In connection with a corporate transaction, such as a merger, sale, or reorganization
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce our agreements.
Data Security
We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.
No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
California Privacy Rights
If you are a California resident, you may have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”), including the right to:
- Know what categories of personal information we collect and how it is used
- Request access to or deletion of personal information
- Request correction of inaccurate personal information
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information (if applicable)
- Not be discriminated against for exercising your privacy rights
To submit a request, please contact us using the information in Section 11 below. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request.
Children’s Privacy
The Website is intended for a general business audience and is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. Your continued use of the Website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the revised Policy.
Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact:
MIFAB, Inc.
1321 W 119th Street
Chicago, IL 60643
Phone: 800-465-2736
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