Last updated: July 16, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how Georgia Food Safety (GeorgiaFoodCert.com) collects, uses, and protects information when you visit or interact with our food-safety resources, tools, and guides. We keep the language straightforward so you can understand exactly what data is involved and how you remain in control.
We keep data collection to the practical minimum. When you browse our pages, the web server automatically records IP address, browser type, and basic device information so we can deliver pages quickly and diagnose technical issues. If you email us, we receive the email address and any details you choose to provide. When you interact with tools—like the Expiration-Date Calculator—inputs stay in your browser unless you explicitly submit feedback.
| Data Category | Examples | Why We Collect |
|---|---|---|
| Device Metadata | IP, browser, OS | Load balancing, fraud prevention |
| Usage Statistics | Page views, clicks | Improve content & UX |
| User-Supplied | Emails, tool inputs | Respond to inquiries, personalization |
| Ad Interaction | Impressions, clicks | Measure ad performance |
We never ask for payment details or government IDs, and we do not buy data from brokers. Aggregated statistics are stripped of direct identifiers before analysis.
Cookies are small text files stored in your browser. We use two types: essential cookies that keep the site functioning (e.g., saving your quiz progress) and analytics cookies that help us understand how many readers prefer the Proper Food Storage guide versus other pages. Third-party cookies may also be set by Google when advertising is enabled.
Cookie Preferences
You can clear cookies anytime via your browser settings. Visit support pages for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge if you need guidance.
When advertisements are active (controlled by a site-wide switch), Google Adsense may place cookies to tailor ads based on your interests and device attributes. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Disabling personalization does not remove ads; it only makes them less targeted. Our internal analytics never receives personally identifiable information from Google.
Data lets us keep Georgia Food Safety fast, accurate, and relevant. We aggregate usage trends to prioritize new guides—if thousands of visitors read State vs Local Laws, we allocate resources to expand related topics. IP and browser headers help us identify spam traffic and preserve server capacity.
We do not sell or rent personal data. Any sharing is strictly limited to service providers who help operate the site under confidentiality agreements.
All traffic is encrypted with HTTPS. Server-side access is restricted by
least-privilege principles, and any JSON files stored in our
ffdb_GeorgiaFoodCert directory are outside the public
web root. Automated rate-limiting blocks repeated failed requests,
deterring credential-stuffing attacks.
No payment data is processed on our servers—any fees payable to providers occur on their secure platforms. We routinely audit access logs and erase them after 90 days.
Our content targets food-service professionals and is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If a parent or guardian believes a minor has provided information, please contact us at support@GeorgiaFoodCert.com so we can delete it.
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, erase, or download a copy of personal data we hold. You can also request that we do not “sell” or “share” your information, as defined by the CCPA.
Exercising a privacy right will not result in discrimination such as reduced site functionality. Most requests can be completed free of charge.
Our guides reference authoritative external resources such as the Georgia Department of Public Health or FDA Food Code. We have no control over their content or privacy settings. Review each external site’s policy before sharing information with them.
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Email us at support@GeorgiaFoodCert.com. Please include a clear subject line so we can route your request quickly.