Effective Date: Jan 01, 2026

FDP Zone (“we,” “our,” or “us”) operates the website https://fdpzone.com/, an academic portal dedicated to Faculty Development Programs. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website. It is designed to comply with applicable data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), and Google AdSense program requirements.

By using the website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect limited personal and technical information necessary to operate and improve our academic platform.

1.1 Log Files and Technical Data

When you access FDP Zone, our servers may automatically collect standard log information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device type
  • Pages visited and time spent
  • Referring/exit pages
  • Date and time of access

This data is used for analytics, security, and site optimization.

1.2 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Improve website functionality
  • Analyze user behavior and performance
  • Deliver relevant advertising
  • Remember user preferences

Users may choose to disable cookies through their browser settings. Doing so may affect certain features of the site.

2. Google AdSense and Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this and other websites.
  • Google uses advertising cookies (including the DoubleClick cookie) to enable it and its partners to serve ads to users based on their visit to FDP Zone and/or other websites on the Internet.
  • Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com

Third-party ad servers or networks may also use technologies like cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons in advertisements and links appearing on FDP Zone. These are used to measure ad effectiveness and personalize advertising content.

We do not control these cookies once users leave our site, and we recommend reviewing the privacy policies of third-party advertisers for more information.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected may be used to:

  • Operate and maintain the website
  • Improve academic resources and user experience
  • Monitor and analyze usage trends
  • Ensure platform security and prevent misuse
  • Serve contextual or personalized advertisements
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Data Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell personal data. We may share information:

  • With service providers (hosting, analytics, advertising partners)
  • When required by law or regulatory authorities
  • To protect our legal rights and prevent fraud or misuse

5. GDPR Compliance (Users in the European Economic Area)

If you are located in the European Union or EEA, you have the following rights under the GDPR:

  • Right to access your personal data
  • Right to rectify inaccurate data
  • Right to request deletion of your data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time

Requests may be submitted via email (see Contact section). We will respond within the legally required timeframe.

Legal bases for processing may include:

  • Legitimate interests in operating an educational platform
  • Consent (for cookies and advertising)
  • Legal obligations

6. CPRA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Privacy Rights Act:

  • Right to know what personal data is collected
  • Right to access personal data
  • Right to request deletion of personal data
  • Right to correct inaccurate data
  • Right to opt out of data sharing for advertising purposes
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

Requests will be verified and handled in accordance with CPRA requirements.

7. Data Retention

We retain technical and analytics data only as long as necessary for:

  • Operational purposes
  • Legal compliance
  • Security monitoring

Data is periodically reviewed and deleted when no longer required.

8. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative and technical safeguards to protect information from unauthorized access, disclosure, or misuse. However, no online system is completely secure.

9. Children’s Information

FDP Zone is an academic platform intended for faculty and adult users. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under applicable legal age thresholds. If such data is identified, it will be removed promptly.

10. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of external websites.

11. Updates to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect:

  • Legal requirements
  • Platform changes
  • Advertising or analytics updates

The revised version will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.

12. Contact Information

For privacy-related inquiries, data access requests, or deletion requests, contact:

Email: info@fdpzone.com

Consent

By using FDP Zone, you acknowledge and consent to this Privacy Policy and our data practices.