Last Updated: January 2025

Foster Consulting, Inc., and our affiliates value the privacy and security of our users. This Privacy Policy outlines the data collection, processing, and usage related to our website, www.fosterwebmarketing.com, and our Dynamic Self-Syndication (DSS) software licenses. By using our website and services, you agree to the data practices described in this document.

Changes to This Policy We reserve the right to update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our data practices. Any amendments will be posted on this page and, for significant modifications, highlighted on our website or communicated via email.

Contact Information If you have questions about this privacy policy or the data we manage, please contact us via email at [email protected] or at: Foster Consulting, Inc. , 5510 Cherokee Ave, Suite #300 Alexandria, VA  22312 

Information Collection and Use

  • Website Interaction: We collect information through your interactions with our website, such as IP addresses, device information, and browsing activities, compliant with GDPR and CCPA regulations.

  • Cookie Usage: Our website uses cookies to enhance user experience, analyze site usage, and facilitate certain features. Cookies are small files placed on your device that collect data including, but not limited to, user preferences, device specifics, and activity logs. Users can manage cookie preferences through their browser settings.

  • DSS Data Management: Users input data into DSS with consent, and this data is used in accordance with our business operations and strict data protection protocols.

Regulatory Compliance

  • HIPAA: All personal health information is managed in compliance with HIPAA regulations.

  • ADA: We ensure that our services are accessible, complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

  • GDPR: For users in the European Union, we adhere to GDPR requirements, offering rights such as access, correction, deletion, and data portability.

  • CCPA: We comply with CCPA regulations, providing California residents the right to know about and request the deletion of their personal data.

Client Data and Third-Party Services

  • Client Responsibilities: Clients manage their data collected through DSS and are responsible for complying with their respective privacy policies.

  • Service Providers: We engage third-party services under confidentiality agreements that uphold this privacy policy's standards and applicable laws.

Data Security We use advanced security measures to protect data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or destruction, maintaining it on secure servers in controlled environments.

Your Rights

  • Access, Control, and Portability: You may request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information at any time. GDPR rights include data portability.

  • CCPA Rights: California residents can request disclosures related to specific personal information collected and opt-out of its sale.

Use of Data We utilize collected information to improve service delivery, conduct marketing, and facilitate client interactions, all while complying with legal obligations.

Children’s Privacy Our services are not directed towards children under the age of 16, and we do not knowingly collect data from this demographic.

External Websites Links to external sites are provided for convenience only. We do not control these sites and are not responsible for their content or privacy practices.

Social Media and Third-Party Services Features such as social media widgets and YouTube integrations are governed by the privacy policies of the respective service providers.

Data Retention and Deletion We retain personal data as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Users can request deletion of their data in accordance with GDPR and CCPA guidelines.

Modifying Personal Data To update your personal data or exercise any data protection rights, please use the contact information provided above.

Opt-Out and Unsubscribe To opt-out of marketing communications, use the unsubscribe links in our emails or contact us directly. For communications from our clients through DSS, please contact the respective client.