Privacy Policy

The Foster Institute, Inc. (“us”, “we”, or “our”) operates the https://fosterinstitute.com website (the “Service”).

This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy. This website does not use analytics, tracking cookies, advertising technologies, or remarketing tools. Personal information is collected only when voluntarily provided through our contact forms.

Definitions

  • Service Service is the https://fosterinstitute.com website operated by The Foster Institute, Inc.
  • Personal Data Personal Data means data about a living individual who can be identified from that data or from information associated with it.
  • Usage Data Usage Data means minimal technical data that may be automatically transmitted by your browser (such as IP address) when loading a webpage. We do not store, analyze, or track this information.
  • Cookies Cookies are small files stored on your device. This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality and security. We do not use analytics, preference, marketing, or tracking cookies.
  • Data Controller Data Controller refers to the organization responsible for determining how Personal Data is processed. For this Privacy Policy, we are the Data Controller.
  • Data Processor (or Service Provider) Data Processor means any natural or legal person who processes Personal Data on behalf of the Data Controller.
  • Data Subject (or User) Data Subject is any individual using our Service and who is the subject of Personal Data.

Information Collection and Use

We collect Personal Data only when it is voluntarily submitted by you through a contact form or when you request information from us. We do not use analytics or tracking technologies.

Types of Data Collected

PERSONAL DATA

When using our Service, you may provide Personal Data that can be used to contact or identify you. This may include:

  • Email address
  • First name and last name
  • Phone number
  • Any information you include in your message

We use this information only to respond to your inquiry or to provide information you request. If you opt in to email communication, your information may be securely transferred to AWeber, our email service provider. You may unsubscribe at any time.

USAGE DATA

We do not intentionally collect Usage Data and do not run analytics tools. Your browser may automatically transmit technical information when loading a page (such as IP address), but we do not store or analyze it.

COOKIES

This website uses only essential cookies required for security and basic operation. We do not use preference cookies, analytics cookies, advertising cookies, or tracking technologies.

  • Security Cookies. Used to maintain site integrity and protect against spam or abuse.
  • Session Cookies. Used only to support core functionality (not used for tracking).

Use of Data

The Foster Institute, Inc. uses Personal Data only for:

  • Responding to your inquiries
  • Sending information or resources you request
  • Providing and maintaining the Service
  • Ensuring website security and proper functioning

Legal Basis for Processing Personal Data (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), we process your Personal Data on the following legal bases:

  • You provided consent when submitting a form
  • Legitimate interest in responding to your inquiry
  • Compliance with applicable laws

Retention of Data

We retain Personal Data only as long as necessary to respond to your request or as required by law. You may request deletion of your information at any time.

Transfer of Data

If you submit a form from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States. We take reasonable steps to ensure your data is handled securely and according to this Privacy Policy.

Disclosure of Data

Legal Requirements

We may disclose Personal Data only if required to do so by law or subpoena, or if necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of The Foster Institute, Inc., our users, or the public.

Security of Data

We use commercially reasonable security measures to protect your Personal Data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is completely secure.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA on our contact forms to protect our website from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA analyzes user interactions to determine whether a visitor is human.
This service is provided by Google LLC and may collect information such as IP address, device information, and interaction data in accordance with Google’s Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
The use of Google reCAPTCHA is based on our legitimate interest in ensuring the security and integrity of our website.

“Do Not Track” Signals

Because we do not track users or use analytics or advertising technologies, our website does not respond differently to browser Do Not Track (DNT) signals.

Your Data Protection Rights Under GDPR

If you are a resident of the EEA, you have the following rights:

  • The right to access, update, or delete your information. Contact us to request this.
  • The right of rectification. You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.
  • The right to object. You may object to our processing of your Personal Data.
  • The right of restriction. You may request we restrict processing of your Personal Data.
  • The right to data portability. You may request a copy of your Personal Data in a machine-readable format.
  • The right to withdraw consent. You may withdraw consent at any time.

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Service Providers

We may employ limited third-party service providers to operate the Service or communicate with you. These providers only receive your information to perform the tasks we request.

Email Service Provider

We use AWeber to send requested email communications. AWeber acts as our Data Processor and processes your data only to send communications you requested. We do not use AWeber tracking or analytics features.

Links to Other Sites

Our Service may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy policies or content of those sites and encourage you to review their policies individually.

Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not directed to anyone under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect Personal Data from children. If you believe a child has provided data, contact us and we will remove it.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes take effect when posted on this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

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