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Privacy Policy

 
November 16, 2023 


Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC (FDCA) values its users' privacy. This Privacy 
Policy ("Policy") will help you understand how we collect and use personal information from 
those who visit our website or make use of our online facilities and services, and what we will 
and will not do with the information we collect. Our Policy has been designed and created to 
ensure those affiliated with Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC of our commitment 
and realization of our obligation not only to meet but to exceed most existing privacy 
standards. 


We reserve the right to change this Policy at any given time. If you want to make 
sure that you are up to date with the latest changes, we advise you to visit this page frequently. 


If, at any point in time, Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC decides to use any 

personally identifiable information on file in a manner vastly different from that  
stated when this information was initially collected,  the user or users shall be promptly notified by email. Users shall have the option to permit the use of their information in this separate manner at that time. 


This Policy applies to Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC, and it governs any and all 
data collection and usage by us. Through the use of www.focuseddrivencompliance.com, you consent to the data collection procedures expressed in this Policy. 

Please note that this  Policy does not govern the collection and use of information by 
companies that  Focused  Driven  Compliance  Advisors,  LLC  does not control,  nor by 
individuals not employed or managed by us. If you visit a website, we mention or link to, 
review its privacy policy before providing the site with information. It is highly 
recommended that you review the privacy policies and statements of any 
website you use or frequent to understand better how websites garner, 
use, and share the information collected. 


Specifically, this Policy will inform you of the following:

 

  • Why we collect personally identifiable information and the legal basis for such collection; 

  • Information We Collect 


It is always up to you whether to disclose personally identifiable information to us, although if 
you elect not to do so, we reserve the right not to register you as a user or provide you with 
any products or services. This website collects various types of information, such as: 

  • Voluntarily provided information, which may include your name, address, email 

  • Information is automatically collected when visiting our website, which may include 


In addition, Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC may have the occasion to collect non- 
personal anonymous demographic information,  such as age,  gender,  household income, political affiliation, race, and religion, as well as the type of browser you are using, IP address, or type of operating system, will assist us in providing and maintaining superior quality service. 

 

Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC may also deem it necessary, from time to time, to 
follow websites that our users may frequent to glean what types of services and products may be the most popular to customers or the general public. 


Please rest assured that this site will only collect personal information that you knowingly and 
willingly provide us through surveys, completed membership forms, and emails. This site intends to use personal information only for the purpose for which it was requested 
and any additional uses expressly provided for on this Policy. 
 

We are collecting your data for several reasons: 
 

  • To better understand your needs and provide you with the services you have requested, 

  • To fulfill our legitimate interest in improving our services and products; 

  • To send you promotional emails containing information we think you may like when 

  • To contact you to fill out surveys or participate in other types of market research when 

 

The data we collect from you will be stored no longer than necessary. The length of time 
we retain said information will be determined based upon the following criteria: the length of 
time your personal information remains relevant; the length of time it is reasonable to keep 
records to demonstrate that we have fulfilled our duties and obligations; any limitation periods 
within which claims might be made; any retention periods prescribed by law or recommended by regulators, professional bodies, or associations; the type of contract we have with you, the existence of your consent, and our legitimate interest in keeping such information as stated in this Policy. 
 


Use of Information Collected 

 

Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC does not now, nor will it in the future, sell, rent, or 
lease any of its customer lists and/or names to third parties. 

 

Focused  Driven  Compliance  Advisors,  LLC  may collect and use personal information to assist in the operation of our website and ensure delivery of the services you need and request. At times, we may find it necessary to use personally identifiable information as a means to keep you informed of other possible products and/or services that may be available to you from www.focuseddrivencompliance.com 


Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC may also be in contact with you with regard to 
completing surveys and/or research questionnaires related to your opinion of current or potential future services. 
 

Disclosure of Information 

Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC may not use or disclose the information provided 
by you except under the following circumstances: 
 

  • as necessary to provide services or products you have ordered; 

  • in other ways described in this Policy or to which you have otherwise consented; 

  • in the aggregate with additional information in such a way that your identity cannot 

  • to outside auditors who have agreed to keep the information confidential; 

  • as necessary to enforce the Terms of Service; 

  • as required to maintain, safeguard, and preserve all the rights and property of Focused 
     


Non-Marketing Purposes 


Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC greatly respects your privacy. We do maintain and reserve the right to contact you if needed for non-marketing purposes (such as bug alerts, security breaches, account issues, and/or changes in Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC products and services). We may use our website, newspapers, or other public means to post a notice in certain circumstances. 
 


Children under the age of 13 


Focused  Driven  Compliance  Advisors,  LLC's  website  is  not  directed  to,  and  does  not 
knowingly collect personally identifiable information from, children under the age of thirteen 
(13). If it is determined that such information has been inadvertently collected on anyone 
under the age of thirteen (13), we shall immediately take the necessary steps to ensure that 
such information is deleted from our system's database or in the alternative, that verifiable 
parental consent is obtained for the use and storage of such information. Anyone under thirteen (13) must seek permission from a parent or guardian to use this website. 

Unsubscribe or Opt-Out 


All users and visitors to our website have the option to discontinue receiving communications 
from us by way of email or newsletters. To discontinue or unsubscribe from our website, please send an email that you wish to unsubscribe to  info@focuseddriven.com.  If you wish to unsubscribe or opt-out from any third-party websites, you must go to that specific website to unsubscribe or opt out. Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC will continue to adhere to this Policy concerning any personal information previously collected. 
 


Links to Other Websites 


Our website does contain links to affiliates and other websites. Focused Driven Compliance 
Advisors, LLC does not claim nor accept responsibility for any privacy policies, practices, and/ or procedures of other such websites. Therefore, we encourage all users and visitors to be aware when they leave our website and to read the privacy statements of every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy Policy Agreement applies only and solely to the information collected by our website. 
 


Notice to European Union Users 


Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC's operations are located primarily in the United 
States.  If  you  provide  information  to  us,  the  information  will  be  transferred  out  of  the 
European Union (EU) and sent to the United States. (The adequacy decision on the EU-US 
Privacy became operational on August 1, 2016. This framework protects the fundamental 
rights of anyone in the  EU  whose personal data is transferred to the  United  States for commercial purposes. It allows the free transfer of data to companies certified in the US under the Privacy Shield.) By providing personal information to us, you are consenting to its storage and use as described in this Policy. 
 

Your Rights as a Data Subject 

Under the General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") regulations of the EU, you 
have certain rights as a Data Subject. These rights are as follows: 
 

  • Your personal data, and we do this through the terms of this Policy. 

  • Hold about you, and we must respond to those requests within one month. You can do 

  • this by sending an email to info@focuseddriven.com

  • If it is incorrect, you have the right to have it corrected. You can do this by logging into your 

  • account with us or by sending us an email with your request. 

  • Deleted, and we will comply unless we have a compelling reason not to, in which case 

  • you will be informed. You can do this by sending an email to 

  • info@focuseddriven.com

  • Preferences or opt-out of certain communications. You can do this by sending an email 

  • to info@focuseddriven.com

  • Your own purposes without explanation. If you wish to request a copy of your 

  • information, contact us at info@focuseddriven.com

  • Use of your information concerning third parties or its processing where our legal 

  • basis is our legitimate interest. To do this, please send an email to info@focuseddriven.com

 
In addition to the rights above, please rest assured that we will always aim to encrypt and 
anonymize your personal information whenever possible. We also have protocols in place in 
the unlikely event that we suffer a data breach, and we will contact you if your personal 
information is ever at risk. For more details regarding our security protections, see the section 
below or visit our website at www.focuseddrivencompliance.com. 
 

Security 


Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC takes precautions to protect your information. 
When you submit sensitive information via the website, your information is protected  
online and offline. Wherever we collect sensitive information (e.g., credit card information), 
that information is encrypted and securely transmitted to us. You can verify this by 
looking for a lock icon in the address bar and looking for "https" at the beginning of the 
webpage's address. 


While we use encryption to protect sensitive information transmitted online, we also protect 
your information offline. Only employees who need the information to perform a specific job 
(for example,  billing or customer service)  are granted access to personally identifiable 
information. The computers and servers where we store personally identifiable information 
are kept in a secure environment. This is all done to prevent any loss, misuse, unauthorized 
access, disclosure, or modification of the user's personal information under our control. 

 

The company also uses Secure Socket Layer (SSL) for authentication and private 
communications to build users' trust and confidence in the internet and website use by 
providing simple and secure access and communication of credit card and personal 
information. 
 

Acceptance of Terms 


Using this website, you accept the terms and conditions stipulated in the Privacy Policy Agreement. If you disagree with our terms and conditions,  
you should refrain from further use of our sites. In addition, your continued use of our website 
following the posting of any updates or changes to our terms and conditions shall mean that 
you agree and acceptance of such changes. 
 
How to Contact Us 


If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Privacy Policy Agreement related to our 
website, please feel free to contact us at the following email, telephone number or mailing 
address. 

Email: info@focuseddriven.com 
Telephone Number: 9374096866 
 

Mailing Address: 
Focused Driven Compliance Advisors, LLC 
2260 6th Street SW 
Akron, 
44314 

 

The data controller responsible for your personal information for the purposes of GDPR 
compliance is: 
Lyman Montgomery 
info@focuseddriven.com 
19374096866 
2260 6th Street SW 
 
 

COPPA Compliance Disclosure: 
 

It is not directed at children under 13 and knowingly collects personally identifiable information from them or allows others to do the same through your site. 
 
If this is not true for your website or online service and you collect such information (or allow others to do so), please be aware that you must comply with all COPPA regulations and guidelines to avoid violations that could lead to law enforcement actions, including civil penalties. 
 

To be fully compliant with COPPA, your website or online service must fulfill other requirements such as: 
 

  • (i) posting a privacy policy that describes not only your  practices but also the practices of any others collecting personal information on your site or service — for example, plug-ins or ad networks;

  • (ii) include a prominent link to your privacy policy anywhere you collect personal information from children;

  • (iii) include a description of parental rights (e.g., that you won't require a child to disclose more information than is reasonably necessary, that they can review their child's personal information, direct you to delete it, and refuse to allow any further collection or use of the child's information, and the procedures to exercise their rights);

  • (iv) give parents "direct notice" of your information practices before collecting information from their children; and

  • (v) obtain the parents' "verifiable consent" before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from a child.  

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