Cookies Policy

Last updated: March 1, 2026

Strattec (“us”, “we”, or “our”) believes in being clear and transparent about how we collect and use data related to site visitors. We use cookies on strattec.com (the “Service”) to provide the best possible user experience. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use cookies, how third-parties we may partner with may use cookies on the Service, your choices regarding cookies, and further information about cookies.
 

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of text sent by your web browser by a website you visit. A cookie file is stored in your web browser and allows the Service or a third-party to recognize you and make your next visit easier and the Service more useful to you. Cookies can be “persistent” or “session” cookies.

Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are deleted.
 

How Strattec uses cookies

When you use and access the Service, we may place a number of cookie files in your web browser. We use cookies to:

  • Enable certain functions of the Service
  • Provide aggregate analytics and performance monitoring
  • Store your preferences and settings
  • Enable relevant, interest-based advertisement delivery
  • Detect and defend against fraud and other risks to protect users and partners
  • Improve the performance of the Service
  • Maintain chatbot conversation context and user preferences
  • Support podcast and media playback functionality
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Personalize your experience based on past interactions

We use both session and persistent cookies on the Service and we use different types of cookies to run the Service. We may use essential cookies to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts.
 

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential to provide you with services available through the website and to enable you to use some of its features. They help to authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use of user accounts. Without these Cookies, the services that You have asked for cannot be provided, and We only use these Cookies to provide You with those services.

Duration: Session and persistent cookies

Examples: Authentication cookies, security cookies, cookie consent preferences, chatbot acceptance status
 

Performance and Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. They are used to track information about traffic to the Website and how users use the Website. The information gathered via these Cookies may directly or indirectly identify you as an individual visitor.

Duration: Up to 2 years

Third-party services: Google Analytics, MOZ, SEMrush

Examples: Page views, bounce rate, traffic sources, user behavior patterns, time spent on pages
 

Functional Cookies

Purpose: These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They allow us to remember choices You make when You use the Website, such as remembering your login details or language preference. The purpose of these Cookies is to provide You with a more personal experience and to avoid You having to re-enter your preferences every time You use the Website.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Examples: Language preferences, region settings, user interface customizations, accessibility settings
 

Targeting and Advertising Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They track your browsing habits to enable Us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to You. These Cookies use information about your browsing history to group You with other users who have similar interests.

Duration: Up to 1 year

Third-party services: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, HubSpot

Examples: Ad targeting, conversion tracking, remarketing, audience segmentation
 

Third-party cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Service, deliver advertisements on and through the Service, and provide enhanced functionality.
 

Analytics and Performance

Google Analytics: Web analytics service that tracks and reports website traffic. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Tag Manager: Tag management system for website analytics and marketing

MOZ: SEO and website performance analytics. Privacy Policy: https://moz.com/privacy-policy

SEMrush: Digital marketing analytics. Privacy Policy: https://www.semrush.com/company/legal/privacy-policy/
 

Functional Services

CloudFlare Captcha: Security service to protect against spam and abuse. Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
 

Social Media Integration

Facebook: Social media integration and Facebook Page insights

LinkedIn: Professional networking integration

Twitter: Social media sharing and integration
 

Your Cookie Choices and Rights

Cookie Consent Management

We provide several ways for you to manage your cookie preferences:

  • Cookie Consent Banner: On your first visit, you’ll see a banner allowing you to accept or customize cookie settings
  • Cookie Management Dashboard: Accessible through our website footer, allowing granular control over cookie categories
  • Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies
     

Browser-Based Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
     

Mobile App Controls

If you access our Service through a mobile app, you can control cookies through:

  • App-specific settings
  • Mobile device privacy settings
  • Operating system controls (iOS/Android)
     

Opt-Out Options

You can opt out of specific cookie categories:
 

Analytics Cookies:

Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Our internal analytics: Use our cookie dashboard
 

Advertising Cookies:

Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads

Industry opt-out: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/

Network Advertising Initiative: https://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/
 

Functional Cookies:

Media cookies: Control through individual service settings
 

Impact of Disabling Cookies

Please note that if you delete cookies or refuse to accept them, you might experience the following limitations:

  • You might not be able to use all features we offer
  • You might not be able to store your preferences
  • Some of our pages might not display properly
  • The chatbot may not function or remember your conversation context
  • Podcast playback positions may not be saved
  • You may see less relevant advertisements
  • Analytics and performance monitoring may be limited
  • Social media integration features may not work
  • Security features like fraud protection may be reduced
     

Cookie Retention and Deletion

Automatic Deletion

Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser

Persistent Cookies: Expire according to their set duration (from 24 hours to 2 years)
 

Manual Deletion

You can delete cookies at any time through:

  • Browser settings and privacy controls
  • Our cookie management dashboard
  • Clearing browser data/cache
  • Using privacy-focused browser extensions
     

Data Retention

Cookie data is retained according to our Privacy Policy and applicable legal requirements. Specific retention periods vary by cookie type and purpose.
 

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or applicable laws. When we make changes:

  • We will post the updated Cookie Policy on this page
  • We will update the “Last updated” date
  • For significant changes, we may provide additional notice through our Service
  • We may request renewed consent for certain cookie categories
  • You will be notified through our cookie consent banner if new types of cookies are added
     

Legal Basis for Cookie Processing

We process cookies based on:

  • Consent: For non-essential cookies, we obtain your consent through our cookie banner and chatbot acceptance interface
  • Legitimate Interest: For analytics and performance improvement cookies
  • Contract Performance: For cookies essential to provide our Service
  • Legal Obligation: For cookies required by law
     

International Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer your data internationally. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses
  • Adequacy decisions
  • Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
  • Your explicit consent
     

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us:

By phone: 414-247-3333

By mail: Strattec 3333 West Good Hope Rd., Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53209
 

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy:

Note: This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.