At FCScommunications.com we consider the privacy of our visitors, and the security of their personal information, to be extremely important. This Privacy Policy document describes the types of personal information we collect and record at FCScommunications.com (the “Website”) and how we use this information.
I. Log Files
The Website makes use of log files. These files merely log visitors to the site – usually a standard procedure for hosting companies, and a part of hosting service’s analytics. The information inside the log files includes: internet protocol (IP) addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and in some cases, the number of clicks. This information is used to analyze trends, administer the site, track a user’s movement around the site, and to gather demographic information. IP addresses, and other such information, are not linked to any information that is personally identifiable.
II. Collecting Information
What Information We Collect
The personal data about you that this Website may collect includes:
- Information collected when you request information, which may include personal data such as your name, company, and contact details.
- The content of electronic forms you submit via this Website, requesting us to provide services or information, or to take actions
Information automatically collected. Our servers may automatically record certain information about how you use our Website (we refer to this information as “Log Data“), including both Clients and casual visitors. Log Data may include information such as a user’s Internet Protocol (IP) address, device and browser type, operating system, the pages or features of our Website to which a user browsed and the time spent on those pages or features, the frequency with which the Site is used by a user, search terms, the links on our Website that a user clicked on or used, and other statistics. We use this information to administer the Website and we analyze (and may engage third parties to analyze) this information to improve and enhance the Website by expanding its features and functionality and tailoring it to our users’ needs and preferences.
Sensitive personal information. Subject to the following paragraph, we ask that you not send or disclose to us any sensitive personal information (e.g., social security numbers, information related to racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religion or other beliefs, health, biometrics or genetic characteristics, criminal background or union membership) on or through the Website or otherwise.
If you send or disclose any sensitive personal information to us (such as when you submit user generated content to the Website), you must consent to our processing and use of such sensitive personal information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to our processing and use of such sensitive personal information, you must not provide it. You may use your data protection rights to object to or restrict processing of this sensitive personal information, or to delete such information, as detailed below under the heading “Your Data Protection Rights & Choices.”
Purpose of Data Collection
For Website operations (i) to operate, maintain, administer and improve the Website; (ii) to manage and communicate with you regarding your account, if you have one, including by sending you announcements, technical notices, updates, security alerts, and support and administrative messages; (iii) to better understand your needs and interests, and personalize your experience with the Website; (iv) to send you information about products by email; or (v) to respond to your Website-related requests, questions and feedback.
To communicate with you. If you request information from us, register with the Website or participate in our surveys, promotions or events, we may send you FCS-related marketing communications if permitted by law but will provide you with the ability to opt out.
To comply with law. We use your personal information as we believe necessary or appropriate to comply with applicable laws, lawful requests and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities.
With your consent. We may use or share your personal information with your consent, such as when you consent to let us post your testimonials or endorsements on our Website, you instruct us to take a specific action with respect to your personal information or you opt into third party marketing communications.
To create anonymous data for analytics. We may create anonymous data from your personal information and other individuals whose personal information we collect. We make personal information into anonymous data by excluding information that makes the data personally identifiable to you, and use that anonymous data for our lawful business purposes.
For compliance, fraud prevention and safety. We use your personal information as we believe necessary or appropriate to (a) enforce the terms and conditions that govern the use of our Website; (b) protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of you or others; and (c) protect, investigate and deter against fraudulent, harmful, unauthorized, unethical or illegal activity.
To provide, support, and improve the services we offer. This includes aggregating information from your use of the Website and sharing this information with third parties to improve our services and Website. This might also include sharing your information or the information you provide us with third parties in order to provide and support our services or to make certain features of the Website available to you. When we do have to share Personal Information with third parties, we take steps to protect your information by requiring these third parties to enter into a contract with us that requires them to use the personal information we transfer to them in a manner that is consistent with this Privacy Policy.
How We Share Your Personal Information
We do not share or sell the personal information that you provide us with other organizations without your express consent, except as described in this Privacy Policy. We disclose personal information to third parties under the following circumstances:
- Service Providers. We may employ third party companies and individuals to administer and provide services on our behalf (such as customer support, hosting, email delivery and database management services). These third parties are permitted to use your personal information only to perform these tasks in a manner consistent with this Privacy Policy and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
- Professional Advisors. We may disclose your personal information to professional advisors, such as lawyers, bankers, auditors and insurers, where necessary in the course of the professional services that they render to us.
- Business Transfers. As we develop our business, we might sell or buy businesses or assets. In the event of a corporate sale, merger, reorganization, dissolution or similar event, personal information may be part of the transferred assets. You acknowledge and agree that any successor to or acquirer of FCS (or its assets) will continue to have the right to use your personal information and other information in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy. Further, FCS may also disclose aggregated personal information in order to describe our services to prospective acquirers or business partners.
- Compliance with Laws and Law Enforcement; Protection and Safety. FCS may disclose information about you to government or law enforcement officials or private parties as required by law, and disclose and use such information as we believe necessary or appropriate to (a) comply with applicable laws and lawful requests and legal process, such as to respond to subpoenas or requests from government authorities; (b) enforce the terms and conditions that govern the Website; (c) protect our rights, privacy, safety or property, and/or that of you or others; and (d) protect, investigate and deter against fraudulent, harmful, unauthorized, unethical or illegal activity.
Your Data Protection Rights & Choices
You have the following rights:
- If you wish to access your personal information that FCS collects, you can do so at any time by contacting us using the contact details provided under “How to Contact Us” heading below.
We respond to all requests we receive from individuals wishing to exercise their data protection rights in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
Retention of Information
We will retain personal information we process for as long as needed to provide our services or for an indefinite time to comply with our legal obligations, resolve disputes, prevent abuse, and enforce our agreements. If required by law, we will delete personal information by erasing it from our database.
Data Transfers
Your personal information may be stored and processed in any country where we have facilities or in which we engage service providers. By accepting the terms of this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge, agree and consent to (1) the transfer to and processing of personal information on servers located outside of the country where you reside and (2) our collection and use of your personal information as described herein and in accordance with the data protection laws of the United States, which may be different and may be less protective than those in your country.
Cookies and Web Beacons
FCS and our partners may use various technologies to collect and store information when you use our Services, and this may include using cookies and similar tracking technologies on our Website, such as pixels and web beacons, to analyze trends, administer the website, track users’ movements around the website, serve targeted advertisements, and gather demographic information about our user base as a whole. Users can control the use of cookies at the individual browser level.
Links
This Website may contain links to the websites of other organizations that may be of interest to you. Linked websites are responsible for their own privacy practices and you should check those websites for their respective privacy policies.
- SpeedTest.net. The Website has provided a link to utilize the SpeedTest by Ookla service to test the speed and performance of your Internet connection. User acknowledges that its use of SpeedTest is at its own risk and FCS shall have not liability for the use, results, and analysis provided by SpeedTest. Further, any data collected by the use of SpeedTest shall be subject to the terms of this Privacy Policy in addition to any policies, guidelines, or practices observed by SpeedTest.
III. Security
Notice of Breach of Security
If a security breach causes an unauthorized intrusion into our system that materially affects you, then FCS will notify you as soon as possible and later report the action we took in response.
Safeguarding Your Information
We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect Personal Information from loss, misuse and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration and destruction, taking into account the risks involved in the processing and the nature of the Personal Information. If you have any questions about the security of your Personal Information, you may contact us by email at info@FCScommunications.com with the subject line “questions about privacy policy”.
Online Privacy Policy Only
This Privacy Policy applies only to our online activities, and is valid for visitors to our Website and regarding information shared and/or collected there. This Privacy Policy does not apply to any information collected offline or via channels other than this Website. This Privacy Policy does not cover the practices of third parties, including those that may disclose information to FCS.
IV. Consent
By using our website, you hereby consent to our Privacy Policy and agree to its terms.
V. Changes to Our Privacy Policy
Changes to this Privacy Policy will be made when required in response to changing legal, technical or business developments. When we update our Privacy Policy, we will take appropriate measures to inform you, consistent with the significance of the changes we make. We will obtain your consent to any material Privacy Policy changes if and where this is required by applicable data protection laws.
You can see when this Privacy Policy was last updated by checking the “Last Updated” date displayed at the top of this Privacy Policy. The new Privacy Policy will apply to all current and past users of the website and will replace any prior notices that are inconsistent with it.
VI. How to Contact Us
If you require any more information or have any questions about our privacy policy, please feel free to contact us by email at info@FCScommunications.com with the subject line “Questions about Privacy Policy”.
Last Updated: November 15, 2018
