FODNews.com (“Site”) is owned and operated by The F.O.D. Control Corporation (“TFCC,” “we,” “us,” or “our”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Information you provide voluntarily:
- Newsletter subscriptions: First name, last name (optional), and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter.
- Contact forms: Name, email, and any information you include in correspondence sent through the Site.
- Tips and submissions: Any information you voluntarily submit through our tip submission channels.
Information collected automatically:
- Usage data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, referring URLs, browser type, device type, and operating system.
- Cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies for site functionality, analytics, and advertising. See Section 5 below.
- IP addresses: Collected automatically by our web servers and analytics tools.
2. How We Use Your Information
- To deliver newsletter content you have subscribed to
- To respond to inquiries and correspondence
- To analyze site usage and improve our content and user experience
- To display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
- To comply with legal obligations
3. Sharing of Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share information with:
- Service providers: Third parties that help us operate the Site, including email delivery (Mailchimp), web hosting (WP Engine), and analytics (Google Analytics).
- Advertising partners: Google AdSense and similar networks may collect anonymized data to serve relevant advertisements. See Section 5.
- Legal requirements: We may disclose information when required by law, court order, or to protect our rights or the safety of others.
4. Newsletter & Email Communications
When you subscribe to our newsletter, your information is stored and processed by Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group, LLC). You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email. For Mailchimp’s privacy practices, visit mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
5. Cookies & Advertising
This Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies for:
- Essential cookies: Required for site functionality (session management, security).
- Analytics cookies: Google Analytics helps us understand how visitors use the Site. Google’s privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.
- Advertising cookies: Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your browsing activity. You may opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Disabling cookies may affect site functionality.
6. Data Retention
We retain newsletter subscriber information for as long as your subscription is active. Usage data and analytics are retained in accordance with our service providers’ standard retention policies. You may request deletion of your personal data by contacting us at the address below.
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can remove it.
8. Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at info@fodcontrol.com.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective immediately upon posting to this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
10. Contact
For questions about this Privacy Policy, contact:
The F.O.D. Control Corporation
info@fodcontrol.com
www.fodcontrol.com