Privacy Policy – Ferno Rescue Academy
Ferno Group, Inc. (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to the responsible, ethical, and secure handling of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, protect, and store personal information when you use Ferno Rescue Academy (“the Platform”). It incorporates requirements under:
- UK GDPR
- EU GDPR
- CCPA/CPRA
- Colorado CPA
- Virginia VCDPA
- Connecticut CTDPA
- Utah UCPA
By creating an account, accessing training content, or submitting information on Ferno Rescue Academy, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.
Ferno Group, Inc.
Address: 70 Weil Way, Wilmington, Ohio 45177, USA
Email: info@ferno.com
Telephone: 1-877-733-0911
If applicable:
Data Protection Officer (DPO): Dorothy Ramsay, Chief of Global Strategy, Legal and Compliance
If required for EU operations, Ferno Group, Inc. will appoint an EU Representative.
- Name
- Email address
- Username (public on leaderboards)
- Password (encrypted)
- Marketing communication preferences
- Any information provided in enquiries/support requests
- IP address
- Device and browser type
- Usage analytics, course activity and completions
- Authentication and essential operational cookies
- You, during registration or Platform use
- Automatic collection when using the Platform
- Service providers supporting Platform functionality
We do not collect sensitive personal data.
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation & training access | Contractual necessity |
| Security & operation | Legitimate interests |
| Leaderboards | Legitimate interests |
| Analytics & service improvement | Legitimate interests |
| Marketing | Consent |
| Legal compliance | Legal obligation |
For providing and improving the Platform, security, analytics, user support, and marketing (only with consent).
We do not sell or share personal information as defined under CCPA/CPRA.
Usernames chosen by you may appear publicly on leaderboards. You may request:
- Removal from leaderboards
- Username changes
- Account deletion (leaderboard data removed or anonymised)
We do not sell, rent, or commercially share personal information.
Data may be shared only with:
- Authorised Ferno Group, Inc. users
- Service providers supporting hosting, analytics, or platform security
- Government authorities if required by law
All service providers are bound by confidentiality obligations.
If your personal information is transferred outside the UK or EEA—for example, because our servers or service providers are located in the United States—we ensure the transfer is conducted in accordance with applicable data protection laws and that the data is safeguarded appropriately throughout the process.
| Data | Retention |
|---|---|
| Account details | Until account deletion + up to 12 months |
| Marketing consent data | While consent is active |
| Activity logs | Up to 24 months unless needed longer for security/legal purposes |
Data is securely deleted or anonymised once no longer required.
You may request:
- Access
- Correction
- Erasure
- Restriction
- Objection
- Portability
- Withdrawal of consent
Residents of CA, CO, CT, VA, and UT may request:
- Access
- Correction
- Deletion
- Disclosure of categories collected
- A copy of data
- Right to opt out of sale/sharing (not applicable; we do not sell/share)
If a request is denied, you may appeal by emailing info@ferno.com.
Submit requests via:
- Email: fernoorders@ferno.com
- Phone: 1-877-733-0911
Response timelines:
- GDPR: 30 days
- U.S. State Laws: 45 days (may extend with notice)
We use industry-standard security measures, including:
- Encrypted password storage
- Role-based access controls
- Secure hosting and server environments
- TLS encryption
- Monitoring for unusual activity
This protects your data while using Ferno Rescue Academy.
Ferno Rescue Academy is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect their data.
If discovered, such data is deleted promptly.
| Category | Examples | Sold / Shared? |
|---|---|---|
| Identifiers | Name, email, IP address, username | No |
| Online activity | Usage logs, course activity | No |
| Account data | Password (encrypted), settings | No |
| Marketing data | Consent preferences | No |
Providing education services, analytics, platform operation, communications, and optional marketing.
- Hosting and IT security providers
- Legal authorities (if required)
Ferno Group, Inc.
70 Weil Way
Wilmington, Ohio 45177
USA
Email: info@ferno.com
Phone: 1-877-733-0911
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically.
The “Last Updated” date will reflect the most recent version.
Material changes may be communicated via email or via Ferno Rescue Academy.