BP respects your privacy and is committed to protecting it. We provide
this Privacy Statement to inform you of our Privacy Policy and practices and of the
choices you can make about the way your information is collected online and how that
information is used. This website is governed in accordance with the laws of the United
States. The U.S. courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction over any dispute arising out
of your use of this website.
The ampm.com website is owned by BP West Coast Products LLC ("BPWCP"), 4 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623
Data automatically collected
We log visitor's domain and IP address automatically; this information does not identify
you as an individual, but only the computer that is being used to view the site. This data
is used to see where the site is being used in the world to ensure coverage, and for click
stream analysis to help better understand site usage, so that we can improve our service
to you. We do not link information automatically logged by such means with personal data
about specific individuals.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer as a result of visiting a web
site. This allows the site to know that you have visited before and in some cases can be
used to record your preferences.
We use cookies for two reasons:
There are four types of cookies used on this website:
Session cookies
These are temporary cookies that only remain until your browser is closed. They are used by
our web application in order to maintain the information relating to your transaction from
page to page following any input, such as when a form is completed over several screens.
Web analytics cookies
These cookies are used to help us compile anonymous statistics in order to improve and manage
our sites. An example of the information collected would be the path you used to gain access
to the site and your patterns of browsing when navigating the site. They are ′ persistent′
meaning they are not deleted when the browser is closed and expire after a period of 2 years
unless you visit the same site within the 2 year period in which case the same cookie is
refreshed and a new 2 year period begins.
Information cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember how you have answered a question in order to change
the content displayed to you. For example, if you have already taken a survey this cookie will
ensure you are not asked again. They are ′ persistent′ meaning they are not deleted when the
browser is closed, and expire after a period of 2 months.
Membership cookies
These cookies are used to provide you with access to membership services you have subscribed to.
They are ′ persistent′ meaning they are not deleted when the browser is closed, and expire after
a period of 2 months. You can still use most of this site with cookies turned off. To stop
cookies being placed on your terminal equipment refer to your specific internet browser. In a few
cases blocking cookies may reduce the functionality of some sites or prevent access to them
depending on your chosen browser options. Cookies can also easily be deleted through your specific
internet browser, although this means your settings will not be retained.
For further information visit www.aboutcookies.org. This link will
take you to another website that is opened in a new window. BP is not responsible for the content of
the www.aboutcookies.org website.
Data collection and use
When you request information through this site, we may need to know some personal information about
you. When emailing us, or subscribing for free news or information we need your e-mail address, name
and other limited personal identifiers, typically name and contact number. If you chose to purchase
information, goods, products or services, we will usually require some additional limited financial
details. Where you request employment related services or products we will usually need limited data
about personal identifiers, education, employment, family and financial details. Your personal data will
be processed to provide information, goods, products and services you request in the form that you require.
If we should ever require sensitive personal data, we will ensure that the collection and use is in strict
accordance with applicable legislation principles of data protection and data privacy.
We may appoint third party organizations to assist us in providing you with the information, goods,
products and services you request. In these circumstances, we will take steps to ensure that your
personal information is held in strict accordance with our privacy policy and is only used for the
purpose of fulfilling your request.
Except as set out above, we will not pass your details to anyone else outside the BP Group without
your permission. Since BP operates globally, the information you submit may be transferred outside
of the European Economic Area. This and all other transmissions will remain secure and under our control.
By clicking the 'I accept' button where you offer your information in return for information, goods,
products and services, you consent to such a transfer.
Where we disclose your personal data for purposes, which are different to those, stated we offer you the
opportunity to consent prior to disclosure.
Data retention
If we look to use your personal data for a new purpose, beyond what it was originally provided for, we
will ask for your consent. You can choose to provide this consent in advance by indicating in the
'opt-in' box at the point that personal data is collected.
Data is held for the lifetime of your subscription for the purposes of improving services offered after
which time it is depersonalized and non-identifiable. We do not collect any additional information
about you other than that outlined above.
Access to your personal data
To enquire about accessing your personal data, or if you have any questions relating to BPWCP's data
privacy policy please email DataPrivacyUS@bp.com, or by mail at the following address: BPWCP, 4
Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623.
We will provide you with a readable copy of the personal data that we keep about you, within 40 days;
we will require proof of your identity. We allow you to challenge the data that we hold and you, where
appropriate, you may have the data: erased, rectified, amended or completed. We reserve the right to
refuse to provide our visitors with a copy of their personal data, but will give reasons for our
refusal. You will be able to challenge our decision to refuse to provide you with a copy of your personal
data.
Disclosure and visitor choice
You may unsubscribe or opt-out of services at any time, details of how to opt-out vary between BPWCP sites
but generally it is a simple process. Where we disclose your personal data for those purposes stated, we
provide you with the means to opt-out of disclosure by either indicating in a box at the point of the site
where personal data is collected, by sending an email to DataPrivacyUS@bp.com, or by sending postal mail
to this address: BPWCP, 4 Centerpointe Drive, La Palma, CA 90623
Security
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that
we have under our control that complies fully with data privacy & protection legislation appropriate to
the jurisdiction applicable to the site. The security measures are designed to prevent unauthorized
access, improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification & unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
At present we do not give visitors to our website the option of using a secure transmission method to
send us their personal data.
Privacy compliance
Data privacy legislation is subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly check our
privacy statement.
Hyperlinks
The BPWCP websites may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If
you access those links, you will leave the BPWCP website. BPWCP does not control those sites or their
privacy practices, which may differ from BPWCP′ s. We do not endorse or make any representations about
third-party websites. The BPWCP Privacy Statement does not cover the personal data you choose to give
to unrelated third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before submitting
your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal data with BPWCP;
that sharing is governed by that third-party company′ s privacy policy.
Children
BPWCP is committed to protecting the privacy needs of children and we encourage parents and guardians to
take an active role in their children′ s online activities and interests. BPWCP does not knowingly collect
information from children under the age of 13 and BPWCP does not target its websites to children under 13.
Security
We have implemented security policies, rules and technical measures to protect the personal data that we
have under our control that complies fully with data privacy & protection legislation appropriate to the
jurisdiction applicable to the site. The security measures are designed to prevent unauthorized access,
improper use or disclosure, unauthorized modification & unlawful destruction or accidental loss.
At present we do not give visitors to our website the option of using a secure transmission method to send
us their personal data.
Privacy compliance
Data privacy legislation is subject to revision and we strongly suggest that you regularly check our
privacy statement.
Hyperlinks
The BPWCP websites may provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. If
you access those links, you will leave the BPWCP website. BPWCP does not control those sites or their
third-party websites. The BPWCP Privacy Statement does not cover the personal data you choose to give
to unrelated third parties. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any company before
submitting your personal information. Some third-party companies may choose to share their personal
data with BPWCP; that sharing is governed by that third-party company′ s privacy policy.
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