Food Safety Academy ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information you share with us through our website, https://www.foodsafetyacademy.org, and our educational services. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal information. By accessing our website, registering for our courses, or contacting us, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy. 1. INFORMATION WE COLLECT We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you visit our website, submit a contact form, register for a course, purchase educational materials, or communicate with us. The information we may collect includes: Full name. Email address. Telephone number. Mailing or billing address. Course registration and enrollment information. Educational and training records. Certification and examination-related information, when applicable. Payment and transaction information. Any additional information you voluntarily provide through our forms or communications. We may also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our website, including: Internet Protocol (IP) address. Browser type and version. Device information. Operating system. Website pages visited. Date and time of website visits. General website usage and interaction information. 2. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION Food Safety Academy uses collected information for legitimate business and educational purposes, including: Responding to questions and requests submitted through our Contact Us page. Registering students for food safety training and certification courses. Providing online and in-person educational services. Processing course registrations and payments. Communicating class schedules, confirmations, updates, and instructions. Administering examinations and certification processes. Maintaining student enrollment and educational records. Providing customer support. Improving our website, courses, and educational services. Sending important administrative communications. Complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. We will only use personal information for purposes reasonably related to our business operations and as otherwise permitted by law. 3. STUDENT INFORMATION AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES When you register for a Food Safety Academy course, we may collect and maintain information necessary to administer your training and certification. This may include your name, contact information, course enrollment details, examination results, and certification-related records. When required to administer a course, examination, or certification program, certain information may be shared with relevant third-party educational organizations, certification providers, examination administrators, or authorized training partners, including ServSafe and the National Restaurant Association. These organizations may have their own privacy policies and information-handling practices. We encourage students to review the privacy policies of applicable third-party certification providers. 4. PAYMENT INFORMATION Certain courses, educational materials, and services offered through our website require payment. Payments may be processed through third-party payment processors or e-commerce service providers. Food Safety Academy does not intend to store complete credit card numbers or security codes on its own systems. Payment information is handled according to the practices and security standards of the applicable payment processor. We may retain transaction information, such as payment dates, amounts, transaction references, and purchase history, for accounting, administrative, and legal purposes. 5. COOKIES AND WEBSITE TECHNOLOGIES Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, understand visitor behavior, and enhance the user experience. These technologies may be used to: Remember website preferences. Improve website navigation. Analyze website traffic and performance. Understand how visitors interact with our pages. Support website security and functionality. Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into our website. You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality. Where required by applicable law, we will provide appropriate cookie notices and consent choices. 6. SHARING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION Food Safety Academy does not sell personal information in exchange for monetary compensation. We may share personal information with trusted third parties when necessary to operate our business and provide our services, including: Website hosting and website management providers. Payment processing companies. Course registration and educational platforms. Examination and certification organizations. Email and communication service providers. Technology, analytics, and security providers. Government authorities or regulatory agencies when required by law. Third-party service providers are permitted to use information as necessary to perform their services or as otherwise permitted by applicable law. We do not authorize third parties to use student information for unrelated purposes on our behalf. 7. EMAIL, TELEPHONE, AND TEXT COMMUNICATIONS When you provide your contact information, we may contact you regarding: Course registrations. Class schedules and changes. Payment confirmations. Examination instructions. Certification information. Responses to questions and inquiries. Important updates regarding our services. If you separately subscribe to promotional communications, we may also send information about new courses, educational opportunities, and special offers. You may opt out of promotional emails at any time by following the unsubscribe instructions included in the message. You may also request that we stop sending promotional communications by contacting us directly. Transactional and administrative communications necessary to provide services may continue. 8. DATA SECURITY We take reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational measures designed to protect personal information against unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. Access to personal information is limited to individuals and service providers who need the information to perform their responsibilities. Although we make reasonable efforts to protect your information, no method of electronic transmission or storage is completely secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security. 9. DATA RETENTION We retain personal information for as long as reasonably necessary to: Provide educational and certification services. Maintain student and enrollment records. Complete financial and accounting transactions. Respond to customer inquiries. Meet applicable legal and regulatory obligations. Resolve disputes and enforce our agreements. When personal information is no longer reasonably necessary, we will take appropriate steps to delete, destroy, or anonymize it, subject to applicable record-retention requirements. 10. YOUR PRIVACY RIGHTS Depending on your state of residence and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may include: Requesting access to personal information we maintain about you. Requesting correction of inaccurate personal information. Requesting deletion of certain personal information. Requesting information about how your personal information is collected and used. Opting out of certain types of data processing where applicable. Withdrawing consent when processing is based on consent. Residents of Georgia and other states may have additional rights under applicable state privacy laws. To exercise an applicable privacy right, please contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy. We may need to verify your identity before processing certain requests. 11. THIRD-PARTY WEBSITES AND SERVICES Our website may contain links to external websites, educational platforms, certification providers, or payment services. These third-party websites operate independently and have their own privacy policies and practices. Food Safety Academy is not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of external websites. We encourage visitors to review the applicable privacy policies before providing personal information to third-party services. 12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY Our website and educational services are primarily intended for adults and individuals seeking professional food safety training. We do not knowingly collect personal information online from children under the age of 13 without appropriate parental consent or other legal authorization. If we become aware that personal information has been collected from a child in violation of applicable law, we will take reasonable steps to address the situation. 13. CHANGES TO THIS PRIVACY POLICY Food Safety Academy reserves the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy as our business practices, website services, or applicable laws change. Any updates will be published on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage visitors and students to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we protect personal information. 14. CONTACT INFORMATION If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or the handling of your personal information, please contact us: Food Safety Academy 3070 North Main Street Kennesaw, GA 30144 United States Telephone: 678-224-8596 Email: register.foodsafetyclass@gmail.com Website: https://www.foodsafetyacademy.org We are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting the information entrusted to us by our students, customers, and website visitors. © 2026 Food Safety Academy. All Rights Reserved.