Privacy Policy

Welcome to FMBIZ ("we," "our," or "us"). We operate the website located at https://foodmachine.articlesky.com (the "Site").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and your personal data. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect about you when you visit our Site, how we use it, and what rights you have concerning that information.

By accessing or using our Site, you consent to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Site.

1. Information We Collect

We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:

a) Information You Provide to Us:

• Contact Information: Such as your name, email address, company name, and phone number when you fill out a contact form, sign up for our newsletter, or register for an account.
• User Content: Information you post on our Site, including comments on articles, forum posts, or messages to other users.
• Communications: Records of your correspondence with us if you contact us.

b) Information Collected Automatically:

As you navigate through the Site, we may use automatic data collection technologies to collect certain information, including:

• Usage Details: Details of your visits to our Site, including traffic data, location data, logs, and the resources that you access and use on the Site.
• Device Information: Information about your computer and internet connection, including your IP address, operating system, and browser type.
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: For more information, please see Section 6 (Cookies and Tracking Technologies) below.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To present our Site and its contents to you.
• To provide you with information, products, or services that you request from us.
• To send you marketing communications, such as newsletters (you can opt-out at any time).
• To respond to your comments, questions, and customer service requests.
• To improve our Site, products, and services.
• To protect the security and integrity of our Site.
• For any other purpose with your consent.

3. Legal Basis for Processing (For EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Your consent (e.g., for sending marketing emails).
• Performance of a contract with you (e.g., providing services you request).
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., in operating and improving our Site), provided they are not overridden by your rights.

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your personal information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third-party vendors who provide services on our behalf, such as website hosting, data analysis, email delivery, and marketing assistance. These parties are obligated to keep your information confidential.
• Legal Requirements: To comply with any court order, law, or legal process, including to respond to any government or regulatory request.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, sale, acquisition, or other transfer of all or a portion of our assets.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information, with your consent.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses "cookies" and similar technologies to enhance user experience and analyze Site traffic.

• What are Cookies: A cookie is a small file placed on your device when you visit a website.
• Types of Cookies We Use:
  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Site to function properly.
  • Analytical/Performance Cookies: Allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and see how they move around our Site (e.g., using Google Analytics).
  • Functionality Cookies: Enable us to personalize your content and remember your preferences.
  • Targeting Cookies: Record your visit to our Site, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed for advertising purposes.
• Your Choices: Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can usually set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. However, if you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this Site may become inaccessible or not function properly.

6. Your Data Protection Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: The right to request copies of your personal data.
• Rectification: The right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate.
• Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): The right to request that we erase your personal data, under certain conditions.
• Restrict Processing: The right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data.
• Data Portability: The right to request that we transfer the data we have collected to another organization, or directly to you.
• Objection to Processing: The right to object to our processing of your personal data.
• Withdraw Consent: Where we rely on consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 10 (Contact Information).

7. Data Retention

We will retain your personal information only for as long as is necessary for the purposes set out in this Privacy Policy, including to fulfill any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

8. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we might have any information from or about a child under 16, please contact us immediately.

10. Changes to Our Privacy Policy

We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes.