Privacy Policy

Food Science and Culinary Academy (FSCA) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and disclose your personal data when you visit our website or interact with our services. By accessing [https://www.foodscienceacademy.com], or submitting your information through any of our forms or platforms, you consent to the practices described below.

1. Information We Collect

We collect and process the following types of data from users:

a. Information You Voluntarily Provide to Us

This includes any information you provide when you:

Fill out contact forms or inquiry forms on our website
Register for events, courses, newsletters, or workshop updates
Communicate with our team via email, phone, or WhatsApp
Participate in surveys, feedback forms, or academic interactions
Typical information may include your full name, contact details, educational or professional background, job title, and organization.

b. Information We Automatically Collect from Your Visit

When you browse the FSCA website, we may collect:

Your device type, browser version, and operating system used
IP address, approximate geographic location, and time of access
Pages you visited and duration spent on each web section
Site navigation behavior and user interaction with features
Technical data collected via cookies or similar tracking tools

c. Information We Receive from Third-Party Sources

We may occasionally receive your data through:

Analytics platforms such as Google Analytics or Meta Pixel
Registration partners or academic institutions with your consent
Third-party marketing tools or social media engagement plugins
Educational platforms or forms used for course sign-ups

2. How We Use Your Information

Your personal data may be used for the following purposes:

To respond to your inquiries and provide relevant information
To manage event registrations and course enrollment workflows
To deliver newsletters, program updates, or promotional materials
To improve website functionality, speed, and user experience
To evaluate platform performance through usage analytics and traffic patterns
To maintain the integrity and security of our digital services
To comply with applicable legal and regulatory obligations

3. Sharing and Disclosure of Information

We respect your privacy and do not sell or rent your data. However, we may share data with:

Trusted service providers who support our website and communication tools
Academic collaborators when you enroll via an affiliated institution
Analytics platforms and search engines for site optimization efforts
Payment gateways and administrative tools when applicable

We may also disclose your data:

In case of legal requirements or enforcement of our policies
If FSCA merges, restructures, or transfers part of its operations
To protect FSCA’s legal rights, users, or system infrastructure

4. Data Storage and Security

Your information is securely stored using industry-standard methods on our internal or authorized third-party systems. Measures include:

SSL encryption to protect data in transit on our website
Regular system scans and updates to block security vulnerabilities
Firewalls and access control to restrict internal data access
Password protection and limited administrative account permissions
Backups performed periodically to prevent accidental data loss

Although we take every precaution, no digital platform can fully guarantee security. All transmissions are made at your own risk.

5. Your Rights Regarding Personal Data

You are entitled to the following rights under data protection regulations:

The right to access your personal data stored by FSCA
The right to correct or update inaccurate or outdated information
The right to request deletion of your data when no longer required
The right to restrict or object to data processing in specific cases
The right to withdraw consent for marketing or optional services
The right to request a digital copy of your personal data for portability

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at contact@fsca.education.

6. Use of Cookies and Tracking Tools

Our website uses cookies and tracking tools to enhance functionality. These help us:

Understand user behavior to improve navigation and experience
Monitor site performance through analytical tools and dashboards
Remember user preferences for smoother future visits
Identify technical issues and optimize mobile responsiveness

You can manage or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Use of our site implies consent unless cookies are disabled.

7. Social Media Engagement and External Links

We interact with users on platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. When you engage with FSCA through these channels:

We collect personal data only if you engage voluntarily (e.g., comments, messages)
We use such data exclusively for follow-ups or inquiries
Your social data is never shared externally and is removed on request

Our website may also contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their content or privacy practices. We encourage reviewing their policies independently.

8. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may occasionally update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in:

Legal requirements or new data protection standards
Services offered by FSCA or our operational procedures

All updates will be published on this page. Please review this policy periodically for the most current version.