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Privacy Policy

Foster Times, and its subsidiaries and affiliates (referred to collectively as “Foster Times”), offers a range of services, including the delivery of information and content
through various media such as websites, applications, newsletters (collectively referred
to as “Media”), and other services delivered through mobile or internet-connected
devices (collectively referred to as “Services”). We understand the importance of
safeguarding your privacy and value the trust you place in us. This Privacy Policy
outlines how we collect, use, and share data provided by you (“Privacy Policy”).

This Privacy Policy is an integral part of our “Terms of Use,” and any capitalized terms
not defined here have the same meaning as in the “Terms of Use.” Foster Times
respects the privacy of our users and is committed to protecting it.

As used in this Privacy Policy, “Foster Times” refers to all websites, including
fostertimes.com

By visiting Foster Times and accepting this Privacy Policy, you acknowledge and agree
to the practices and policies outlined herein.

Last Updated: September 22, 2023

Types of User Information Collected by Foster Times

You have choices regarding the data we collect. When asked to provide personal data, you may choose not to. However, if you decline to provide information necessary for us to provide our Services, you may not be able to access certain features or services.
  • Name
  • Email Address
  • Mailing Address
  • Phone Number(s)
  • Blog or Website URL
  • Photo
  • Demographic Information (e.g., age, gender, interests, and preferences)
  • Professional Title
  • Company
  • Industry
  • Activities or Content Viewed on Foster Times

In some cases, we may request specific information to provide certain products or
services, such as registering for an event or downloading a research report. You may
choose not to provide requested information, but it may limit your access to certain
features or services on Foster Times
Industry
Activities or Content Viewed on Foster Times

Information Collected Automatically

Foster Times may automatically receive and log certain types of information when you
interact with our websites, services, mobile applications, or products, including:

Browser Information
  • Operating System Information
  • Mobile Device Information (e.g., device identifier, mobile operating system, etc.)
  • IP Address
  • Internet Service Provider
  • Content Viewed
  • Geographic Location
  • Connection Speed
  • Time of Visit
  • Referring Site, Application, or Service
  • Registration Time
    • You may choose to view or delete your automatically collected information by submitting a request through [insert link to request form].

    How We Use This Information

    We use the information obtained from or related to you, your computer, or device to
    provide our products and services, fulfill your requests, improve our offerings,
    personalize your experience, operate our business, and understand user engagement
    with Foster Times.

    Our use of data includes:

    1.Providing the Services: We use data to carry out transactions and provide our Services. Some Services include personalized features and recommendations that enhance your experience based on the data we have about you
    2. Technical Support: We use data for diagnosing product issues and providing customer support
    3. Improving the Services: Data helps us enhance our website, Services, system administration, security, and develop new features.
    4. Business Operations: We use data for aggregate analyses and business intelligence to operate, protect, make informed decisions, and report on our business performance.
    5. Promotions: We may use your data to administer contests, promotions, surveys, or other site features.
    6. Improving Advertising Campaigns: Data helps us enhance our advertising campaigns, ensuring relevance to you.
    7. Sending Emails and Newsletters: We may use your data to send periodic emails and newsletters. You can unsubscribe from these emails at any time using the provided link.
    8. General Purposes: We use data to respond to inquiries and requests related to our Services, create and manage accounts, improve customer service, enhance content and functionality, better understand our users, and protect against wrongdoing.

    Use of Cookies

    Foster Times may place “cookies” on your computer or device, which may contain
    anonymous information associated with you. Cookies are small text files used by
    websites to recognize users and are typically stored on your hard drive by a web server.
    Our cookies may record information about your use of Foster Times for various
    purposes, including identifying visitors, analyzing usage patterns, delivering editorial
    content, and more. You can adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies, but this may
    affect your ability to use certain features on Foster Times

    Foster Times does not control or take responsibility for the use of cookies by
    third-party partners or advertisers.

    Keeping Your Data Confidential and Secure

    We employ a range of measures to maintain the confidentiality, resilience, and availability of our processing systems. These include high availability, business continuity, disaster recovery, physical and logical access controls, and redundant server infrastructure. We also keep encrypted backups of data and have procedures in place for data recovery

    Disclosure of Information to Third Parties

    Foster Times may share your personal data with your consent or as necessary to
    provide our Services. We may disclose your information to:

    1. Service Providers: We rely on third-party vendors and service providers to support our products, services, and events. We may share your information with them to provide necessary support.

    2. Event Registration: We use third-party services for event registration. Your information
    may be shared with these services when you register for Foster Times events or
    programs.

    3. Web Hosts: Our website services are hosted by AWS and Hostinger. Information is
    processed and stored on servers owned by WordPress

    4. Third-Party Websites: You can share Foster Times content on third-party websites
    through plugins or widgets. Your information may be transmitted to these third-party
    websites when you choose to share content.

    5. URL/Referrer Header Information: Certain information about your activities on Foster Times may appear in the URL of the page you are viewing. If you leave Foster Times
    to visit a third-party website, the information in the URL may be transmitted to that
    website.

    6. Advertisers and Analytics Services: Third-party advertisers and analytics providers
    may receive information about your activities on or off Foster Times for advertising and
    analytics purposes.

    7. Law Enforcement/Legal Process: We may disclose your information to comply with
    legal requests, enforce our terms of use, and protect the rights, property, safety, or user
    experience of Foster Times and its users.

    Grievance Redressal

    For any questions, comments, or concerns related to this Privacy Policy, please contact

    Grievance Officer
    Foster Times
    Email: [email protected]

    Redressal Mechanism: Any complaints or concerns regarding the processing of your
    information or breach of these terms should be communicated in writing via email, post,
    or courier to [email protected] While writing to us please provide your
    address, telephone number, email address, and a statement confirming the accuracy of
    your complaint. Comments and Public Posts; Sharing on Third-Party Websites

    While we encourage user participation, please be aware that any voluntarily disclosed
    information, whether personal or not, can be viewed, collected, and used by others,
    including other users, search engines, advertisers, third-party application developers,
    and anyone with access to Foster Times. We have no control over the use, collection, or
    disclosure of publicly posted information

    Change of Control

    If Foster Times or its assets are acquired by another company or party, user
    information will be one of the assets transferred. The acquiring party may continue to
    collect, use, and disclose your information as outlined in this policy

    Third-Party Advertising on Foster Times

    Foster Times may allow third-party advertising companies to display ads or provide
    other advertising services. These companies may use technologies to recognize your
    computer or device and collect demographic and other information for advertising
    purposes. Their practices are governed by their own privacy policies.

    Analytics Services

    We use third-party analytics providers to collect, compile, and analyze information about
    user interactions with Foster Times. These providers may use tracking techniques
    other than cookies to recognize your computer or device. Their practices are governed
    by their own privacy policies.

    Security and Protection of Personally Identifying Information

    We have implemented reasonable security measures to protect the confidentiality of your Personally Identifying Information. However, no security system is infallible. It’s essential to protect your password and log out when using shared computers.

    Email or Text Message Communications

    By accessing Foster Times or registering for our events or services, you consent to
    receiving email, text messages, or other electronic communications from us. You can
    opt out of these communications at any time by notifying us at
    [email protected]

    Changes to the Privacy Policy

    We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Your continued use of Foster Times after such changes constitutes your consent to the revised policy

    How to Contact Us

    If you have questions or comments about this Privacy Policy or its implementation,
    please reach out to us via email at [email protected]. We will make reasonable
    efforts to address your concerns