Privacy Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2025
Who We Are
FoodSafetySystems.net is a platform powered by Consultare Inc. Group. We help food businesses implement and maintain compliance with globally recognized food safety standards through digital tools, documentation, and certification-readiness support. Our website address is: https://foodsafetysystems.net
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to aid in spam detection.
An anonymized string (hash) from your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you are using it. Gravatar’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy. Upon approval of your comment, your profile picture may appear publicly with your comment.
Media Uploads
If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as visitors may download and extract this information from uploaded files.
Cookies
• If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These persist for one year.
• If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie determines browser compatibility.
• Login cookies last for two days; screen display cookies last for one year. “Remember Me” extends login to two weeks.
• Editing or publishing a post sets a cookie noting the post ID, which expires after one day.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Our articles may include embedded content (videos, images, etc.) that behaves as though you’ve visited the source site. These may collect data, use cookies, and track your interaction if you’re logged in to that third-party website.
Data Sharing
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the email for verification and security.
Data Retention
• Comments and metadata are stored indefinitely to auto-approve future comments.
• User profiles (if applicable) retain data until deleted by the user or admin. You may edit or remove personal information anytime, excluding your username.
Your Rights Over Your Data
If you have an account or have left comments, you can request:
• An export of your stored personal data
• Erasure of your personal data (except data required for administrative, legal, or security reasons)
To request data access or deletion, contact us at info@consultareinc.com
Where Your Data Is Sent
Comments may be automatically filtered by a spam detection service. We do not sell or trade your personal information.
BRCGS Disclaimer
FoodSafetySystems.net is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to the Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards or its certification body.
All references to BRCGS, BRCGS certification, or related terms are used solely for educational and support purposes. Our platform and services provide tools and guidance to help businesses prepare for certification but do not guarantee certification nor replace an authorized BRCGS Certification Body.
For official certification or audit services, consult directly with www.brcgs.com or an accredited certification body.
GDPR & CCPA Compliance Addendum
If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA) or California, you are entitled to the following rights under GDPR or CCPA:
Data Access & Portability
You have the right to access and request a copy of your data held by us in a commonly used digital format.
Data Rectification & Erasure
You may request the correction or deletion of any inaccurate or outdated information. We will honor such requests unless we are required to retain information for legal compliance.
Withdrawal of Consent
If our processing of your data is based on your consent, you may withdraw it at any time.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CCPA)
FoodSafetySystems.net does not sell personal information. If this changes, we will provide clear opt-out mechanisms.
For any of the above requests, contact us at info@ConsultareInc.com with the subject line “Privacy Request.”