Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: January 1, 2025

1. Introduction

Fordow.net (“we,” “our,” or “the Website”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our educational website.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our Website, we automatically collect certain information:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and access times
• Analytics Data: We use Plausible Analytics and Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site
• Cookies: We use minimal, necessary cookies for site functionality

2.2 Information You Provide

We do not currently collect personal information directly from users, as we do not have:

• User registration or accounts
• Comment systems
• Contact forms
• Newsletter subscriptions

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information solely to:

• Improve website performance and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
• Ensure website security
• Comply with legal obligations

4. Analytics Services

4.1 Plausible Analytics

We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused analytics tool that:

• Does not use cookies
• Does not collect personal data
• Is fully GDPR compliant
• Provides aggregated statistics only

4.2 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics with:

• IP anonymization enabled
• No user tracking across sites
• No personal data collection
• Data retention set to minimum period

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your information. We may share information only:

• With service providers who assist in website operations
• If required by law or legal process
• To protect our rights or safety
• With your consent

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all pages
• Regular security updates
• Limited access to data
• Regular security assessments

However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.

7. Third-Party Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13. If we learn we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your information:

• Access: Request access to your personal data
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your data
• Objection: Object to certain processing
• Portability: Request data in a portable format

11. Do Not Track Signals

Our Website does not respond to Do Not Track signals. However, our analytics tools respect user privacy preferences.

12. California Privacy Rights

California residents may have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination

13. European Privacy Rights

If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including:

• Right to be informed
• Right of access
• Right to rectification
• Right to erasure
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object
• Rights related to automated decision-making

14. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information for:

• Analytics data: 30 days (Plausible) / 14 months (Google Analytics)
• Server logs: 30 days
• No personal data is stored permanently

15. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
• Updating the “Effective Date” at the top

16. Contact Information

For questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please:

• Email: [Contact information to be provided]
• Visit our Contact page

17. Legal Basis for Processing

We process information based on:

• Legitimate interests in operating our educational website
• Compliance with legal obligations
• Your consent where applicable

18. Cookie Policy

We use only essential cookies for:

• Theme preferences (light/dark mode)
• Basic site functionality

You can control cookies through your browser settings.

Last Updated: January 2025