Privacy Policy

Fed Science IO, LLC
Effective Date: October 8, 2026

Fed Science IO, LLC ("Fed Science IO," "we," "us," or "our") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. It applies to www.fedscienceio.com, our pages hosted on fedscienceiosafe.com, our emails, our phone lines, and our text message (SMS) program, Fed Science IO Alerts (together, the "Services").

1. Who We Are

Fed Science IO provides educational and security-awareness content about federal science and research security education. We share program updates, resources, appointment reminders, and customer-care replies with people who ask to hear from us.

2. Information We Collect

Information you give us

• Contact details, such as your first name, last name, email address, and mobile phone number.
• Information you include when you fill out a form, book an appointment, register for a program, or contact us.
• Your communication preferences, including your consent to receive emails or text messages.

Information collected automatically

• Device and usage information, such as browser type, IP address, pages visited, and the date and time of your visit.
• Email and message delivery information, such as whether a message was delivered or opened.
• Information collected through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 4).

3. How We Use Your Information

• To provide educational content, resources, and program updates you requested.
• To schedule appointments and send appointment reminders.
• To answer your questions and provide customer care.
• To send emails and text messages you have agreed to receive.
• To operate, maintain, secure, and improve our Services.
• To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms and Conditions.

4. Cookies and Similar Technologies

Our websites may use cookies, pixels, and similar tools to remember your preferences, keep forms working, and understand how our pages are used. You can set your browser to refuse or delete cookies. Some parts of the site may not work properly if cookies are turned off.

5. How We Share Information

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. Mobile phone numbers, text messaging originator opt-in data, and SMS consent will not be shared with any third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes, and are excluded from every category of sharing listed below. We may share information only in these limited cases:

• Service providers: companies that help us run our Services, such as website hosting, customer relationship management, email delivery, and phone and text message delivery. They may use your information only to perform services for us. Text message delivery providers receive mobile numbers only to deliver the messages you asked for and may not use them for any other purpose.
• Legal reasons: when required by law, subpoena, or court order, or to protect the rights, property, or safety of Fed Science IO, our users, or others.
• Business transfers: in connection with a merger, sale, or transfer of all or part of our business, subject to this Privacy Policy.

6. Text Messaging (SMS) Privacy

No mobile information will be shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

You can stop receiving text messages at any time by replying STOP. Reply HELP for help. Message and data rates may apply. See our Terms and Conditions for full SMS program terms.

7. Data Retention

We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this policy, such as providing the Services, keeping records of your consent and opt-out requests, and meeting legal, accounting, or reporting requirements. When information is no longer needed, we delete it or make it anonymous.

8. Data Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including access controls and encrypted connections. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child under 13 has given us personal information, contact us and we will delete it.

10. Your Rights and Choices

• Access and correction: you may ask to see or correct the personal information we hold about you.
• Deletion: you may ask us to delete your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
• Email opt-out: click the unsubscribe link in any marketing email.
• Text opt-out: reply STOP to any text message.
• State privacy rights: depending on where you live, you may have additional rights under state law. We will honor those rights as required.

To make a request, contact us using the details below. We may need to verify your identity before acting on a request.

11. Third-Party Links

Our Services may link to other websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those websites. Please review their privacy policies.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will post the updated version on this page and change the effective date above.

13. Contact Us