Effective Date: March 2026

FireRetardant.com (“we,” “our,” or “the Website”) is an independent, non-commercial educational resource. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect information when you visit our Website.

By using this Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

a. Automatically Collected Information

When you visit FireRetardant.com, certain information is collected automatically to help us understand how the Website is used and to improve its performance and reliability. This information does not directly identify you and may include:

• IP address (which may be anonymized or truncated where applicable)
• Browser type, version, and settings
• Device type and operating system
• Pages visited, navigation paths, and time spent on the Website
• Referring website or source
• General geographic region (e.g., country or city level)

We use trusted third-party analytics services, including StatCounter and Google Analytics, to collect and analyze this information in aggregate form. These tools help us understand overall usage patterns, identify technical issues, and improve the quality and accessibility of our content.

We do not use this information to personally identify individual users.

b. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Website may use cookies and similar technologies to support core functionality and to better understand how visitors interact with our content.

Cookies may be used to:

• Ensure the Website functions properly across devices and browsers
• Analyze traffic patterns and user behavior
• Improve performance, usability, and content organization

Third-party services such as StatCounter and Google Analytics may also place cookies or use similar tracking technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies.

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may impact certain features or functionality of the Website.

c. Voluntarily Provided Information

If you choose to contact us (for example, via email or a contact form), we may collect the information you voluntarily provide, which may include:

• Your name
• Email address
• The content of your message or any additional information you choose to share

This information is used solely for the purpose of responding to your inquiry or communication. We do not use this information for marketing purposes or share it with third parties, except as necessary to respond to your request.

2. How We Use Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and continuously improve the Website’s functionality and user experience
• To analyze traffic patterns, performance metrics, and user engagement trends in order to optimize content and site structure
• To respond to inquiries, support requests, and user-initiated communications
• To monitor, detect, and prevent fraudulent activity, abuse, or unauthorized access, and to maintain overall site security

We may use trusted analytics tools, including Statcounter and Google Analytics, to help us understand how visitors interact with the Website. These tools collect aggregated, non-identifying usage data to support performance and improvement efforts.

We do not sell, rent, lease, or trade personal information to any third parties.

3. Third-Party Services

We may use trusted third-party service providers to support the operation, maintenance, and improvement of the Website. These services may include, but are not limited to, website analytics, hosting infrastructure, performance monitoring, and security tools.

In particular, we may use analytics providers such as Statcounter and Google Analytics to help us understand how users interact with the Website, including aggregated usage patterns, page performance, and general traffic behavior. This information is used solely for the purpose of improving Website functionality, content quality, and user experience.

These third-party services may independently collect and process certain information in accordance with their own privacy policies and terms of service. We do not have control over, and are not responsible for, the data handling practices, policies, or content of any third-party providers.

We encourage users to review the privacy policies of any third-party services they may interact with through the Website to better understand how their information may be collected and used.

4. External Links

This Website may contain links to external websites, resources, or third-party platforms that are not operated, controlled, or maintained by us. These links are provided for informational, reference, or convenience purposes only.

We do not endorse, guarantee, or assume responsibility for the accuracy, relevance, availability, or completeness of any content found on external websites. We are also not responsible for the privacy practices, data collection methods, or security measures of any third-party sites.

Once you leave our Website, any information you provide is subject to the privacy policies and terms of service of the external website you are visiting, not this Website’s Privacy Policy.

We strongly encourage users to carefully review the privacy policies and terms of any third-party websites before providing personal information or continuing to use those services.

5. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to help protect information collected through the Website against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, alteration, or disclosure. These measures are intended to maintain the integrity and security of the Website and the information processed through it.

However, no method of data transmission over the internet, and no method of electronic storage, is completely secure or guaranteed to be immune from unauthorized access. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot ensure or warrant absolute security.

You acknowledge and agree that any transmission of information to or from the Website is done at your own risk. We encourage users to take appropriate precautions when transmitting information online, including using secure networks and up-to-date browser and device security settings.

In the event of a data breach or security incident affecting personal information under our control, we will take reasonable steps to investigate and respond in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

6. Children’s Privacy

This Website is not intended for or directed toward children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect, solicit, or store personal information from individuals under 13 years of age.

If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal information from a child under the age of 13 without verifiable parental consent, we will take reasonable steps to delete that information from our records as soon as practicable.

Because we do not knowingly collect such information, we do not use it for any purpose, nor do we disclose it to third parties.

If you are a parent or legal guardian and believe that your child has provided personal information to us, please contact us so that we can investigate and take appropriate action.

In jurisdictions where a higher age of digital consent applies, we will comply with applicable legal requirements.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your location and applicable privacy laws, you may have certain rights in relation to any personal data we collect or process about you. These rights are designed to give you greater transparency and control over your information.

Subject to legal limitations and applicable exemptions, these rights may include:

• The right of access: You may request confirmation of whether we hold personal data about you, as well as a copy of the information we maintain.
• The right to correction: You may request that we update or correct inaccurate, incomplete, or outdated personal information.
• The right to deletion: You may request that we delete personal data we hold about you, subject to certain legal or operational requirements that may require us to retain some information.
• The right to withdraw consent: Where processing is based on your consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to withdrawal.
• The right to restriction or objection (where applicable): In certain jurisdictions, you may have the right to restrict or object to specific types of data processing.

We will review and respond to all legitimate requests in accordance with applicable privacy laws and within a reasonable timeframe. We may require verification of identity before processing certain requests to protect your privacy and security.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact details provided in this Privacy Policy. We will make reasonable efforts to respond promptly and in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update, revise, or modify this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, operational requirements, legal obligations, or regulatory developments.

Any updates will be posted on this page, and the “Effective Date” at the top of the policy will be revised accordingly. Changes take effect immediately upon posting unless otherwise stated.

We encourage users to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we collect, use, and protect information. Your continued use of the Website after any changes have been posted constitutes your acknowledgment and acceptance of the updated policy.

In cases where material changes are made that significantly affect how personal information is collected or used, we may take additional steps to notify users where reasonably required or appropriate under applicable law.

9. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, you may contact us at:

Email: contact@fireretardant.com

10. Jurisdiction

This Website is operated and managed from Canada. As such, this Privacy Policy, and any issues relating to the collection, use, or disclosure of personal information through the Website, are governed by the applicable federal and provincial laws of Canada, including relevant privacy legislation.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge and consent to the processing of your information in Canada and in accordance with Canadian privacy laws and regulations. This means that your information may be stored, processed, and handled on servers located within Canada or in other jurisdictions where our service providers operate.

If you access this Website from outside Canada, you acknowledge that your information may be transferred to, stored in, and processed in a country that may have different data protection laws than those in your jurisdiction. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to such cross-border data transfers where applicable.

Use of this Website does not create any contractual rights beyond those expressly stated in this Privacy Policy. Any disputes arising in connection with this Website shall be subject to the applicable laws and legal processes of Canada, unless otherwise required by mandatory law in your jurisdiction.