Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 1, 2025National Foot Institute operates this website, including all related information, content, features, tools, and services (the “Services”), to provide you, the visitor, with foot health information and educational resources. National Foot Institute is hosted on Carrd, which enables us to provide the Services to you.This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and disclose your personal information when you visit, interact with, or otherwise communicate with us through the Services.If there is a conflict between our Terms of Service and this Privacy Policy, this Privacy Policy controls with respect to the collection, processing, and disclosure of your personal information.Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using and accessing any of the Services, you acknowledge that you have read this Privacy Policy and understand how your information is collected, used, and shared.Personal Information We Collect
When we use the term “personal information”, we mean information that identifies, relates to, or can reasonably be linked to you.We may collect the following categories of personal information depending on how you interact with the Services:Contact details including your name, email address, and any information you voluntarily provide when contacting us.Usage information including how you interact with our website, the pages you visit, and how long you stay.Device information including your browser type, IP address, and device identifiers.Communications such as messages you send us through email or forms.We do not intentionally collect sensitive information, financial data, or other personally identifiable information beyond what you voluntarily submit.How We Collect Personal Information
We may collect your information:Directly from you when you contact us or voluntarily submit details through our website.Automatically via cookies or analytics tools when you interact with the Services.From our service providers who help us maintain and improve the Services.How We Use Personal Information
We may use your personal information for the following purposes:To provide and improve the Services – to respond to your inquiries and maintain a secure, functional website.To personalize your experience – to better tailor content or resources you may find useful.For security and fraud prevention – to monitor for unauthorized activity or malicious use of the website.To comply with legal requirements – if needed for law enforcement or to meet regulatory obligations.How We Disclose Personal Information
In limited situations, we may share personal information with:Service providers who operate or maintain the website on our behalf (e.g., Carrd for hosting).Legal authorities if required to comply with laws or legal obligations.With your consent when you direct us to share specific information.We do not sell or trade your personal information to third parties.Relationship with Carrd
The Services are hosted by Carrd, which may collect and process certain technical and usage-related information (such as IP addresses or device details) to provide and improve the hosting platform.To learn more about how Carrd handles data, please visit Carrd’s Privacy Policy.Third-Party Links
Our website may include links to other websites or platforms. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of those external sites.Children’s Data
Our Services are not directed at children, and we do not knowingly collect information from anyone under the legal age of majority in your region.Security and Retention
We take reasonable steps to safeguard any personal information provided to us. However, no method of online transmission is completely secure.We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under applicable privacy laws, such as:Right to Access/Know what information we hold about you.Right to Delete your personal information.Right to Correct inaccurate information.Right to Withdraw Consent where applicable.To exercise your rights, please contact us using the details below.Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with the updated “Last updated” date.Should you have any questions about our privacy practices or this Privacy Policy, or if you would like to exercise any of the rights available to you, please call or email us at [email protected], based in Melbourne VIC For the purpose of applicable data protection laws, we are the data controller of your personal information.