Privacy Policy

  1. Introduction

FMI  (“Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy and security of information provided by visitors to our website, located at (fmi-industries.com) (the “Site”). We take data privacy seriously and operate in accordance with applicable federal regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, with whom we share it, and your rights regarding that information. By using our Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

  1. Information We Collect

We may collect the following categories of information:

Personal Information

When you voluntarily submit information through our contact form or other Site features, we may collect:

  • Full name
  • Business email address
  • Phone number
  • Company or organization name
  • Job title
  • The content of your message or inquiry

We collect this information only when you choose to provide it. You are not required to submit personal information to browse our Site.

Log Data

When you visit our Site, our servers and third-party analytics services may collect certain technical information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of your visit
  • Clickstream data

This information is collected through server logs and analytics tools, including Google Analytics. See Section 5 for more information on third-party analytics.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance performance and user experience. Cookies are small text files placed on your device by your browser. We may use:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., session management, security).
  • Performance Cookies – Used to collect anonymized data about how visitors use the Site, including through Google Analytics, to help us improve functionality and content.
  • Functional Cookies – Used to remember preferences and optimize your experience.

You may control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. At this time, our Site does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals from browsers.

  1. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your inquiries and communications submitted via our contact form
  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
  • To analyze Site usage and user behavior to enhance performance and content
  • To protect the security and integrity of our Site and systems
  • To comply with applicable legal obligations, including those arising under ITAR, EAR, and other federal regulations
  • To detect and prevent unauthorized access or fraudulent activity

We do not use your personal information for direct marketing purposes without your explicit consent, and we will never sell your personal information to third parties.

  1. ITAR and Controlled Information Notice

FMI complies to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. Parts 120–130, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730–774.

This Site is not designed, authorized, or intended for the submission of classified, controlled, export-restricted, or otherwise sensitive technical information. Do not submit any of the following through this Site or its contact form:

  • Classified information of any kind
  • Technical data controlled under ITAR or EAR
  • Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
  • Personally Identifiable Information (PII) beyond basic contact details
  • Sensitive business proprietary information

Any information voluntarily submitted through this Site is treated as unclassified and non-controlled. For the transmission of controlled technical data or sensitive business communications, please contact us through approved, secured channels. If you are unsure whether information you intend to share is controlled, please consult your organization’s security or export compliance officer before submitting.

  1. Third-Party Services and Plugins

We may use third-party service providers to support Site functionality. These providers may have access to certain user data solely to perform services on our behalf, and they are contractually prohibited from using it for any other purpose.

Current or anticipated third-party services include:

  • Google Analytics – We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze log data and user behavior on our Site. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to collect this information. For details on how Google collects and processes data, please review Google’s Privacy Policy at [https://policies.google.com/privacy]. You may opt out of Google Analytics tracking at any time using the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on available at [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout].
  • WordPress Plugins – Our Site is built on WordPress and may use third-party plugins, including form management tools such as Gravity Forms, to support Site features. These plugins may process the information you submit through the Site in order to deliver their functionality.
  • Hosting and Infrastructure Providers – Our web hosting provider may process log data and technical information as part of standard hosting operations.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party providers. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third party whose services you access through our Site.

  1. Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, or as required by applicable law or regulation. Contact form submissions are retained for a reasonable period to allow us to respond to and document your inquiry. Log data and analytics data are retained in accordance with the default retention settings of the applicable platform unless adjusted by us.

  1. Data Security

We implement reasonable and appropriate administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect the information we collect from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security, and you transmit information to our Site at your own risk.

Given our status as a defense contractor, we take additional care to ensure that our Site infrastructure and data handling practices align with applicable federal cybersecurity guidelines.

  1. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is intended for professional and business audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal information through our Site, please contact us at the address below and we will promptly delete that information.

  1. Links to Third-Party Websites

Our Site may contain links to external websites that are not operated by us. These links are provided for informational purposes only. We have no control over the content or privacy practices of those sites and are not responsible for their privacy policies. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any third-party site you visit.

  1. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Your continued use of the Site following the posting of changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

  1. Contact Us

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

[Company Name] [Street Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Phone Number] [Insert POC email]