Privacy Policy

Welcome to www.ratefd.uptodatesurvey.onl (“we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Site”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you do not agree, please discontinue use.

Important context: This website is an independent, informational guide about the Family Dollar customer survey. We are not the official website, not affiliated with Family Dollar, and do not provide any services on behalf of Family Dollar or www.ratefd.com. All logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

1) What We Do (Purpose of This Website)

The Site provides informational content to help users understand how to access and complete the Family Dollar survey at www.ratefd.com. The content is for information purposes only and may not always reflect the most current rules or availability, which can vary by location. Please confirm details on the official website before acting.

2) Information We Collect

a) Information you provide

  • Contact information you choose to submit (e.g., name, email) via contact forms or emails.
  • User content (e.g., comments, inquiries, feedback).

b) Information collected automatically

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, date/time stamps, and pages viewed.
  • Cookies & similar technologies: pixels, local storage, and web beacons that help operate, secure, and analyze the Site, and help serve ads (see Sections 4 and 5).

c) Information from third parties

  • Advertising & analytics partners (e.g., Google) may provide aggregated or pseudonymized insights (e.g., approximate location, interests) to help us measure performance and show relevant ads.

We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information through the Site.

3) How We Use Your Information

  • To operate, maintain, and improve the Site and our content.
  • To respond to inquiries/requests you send us.
  • To analyze traffic and usage trends and measure performance.
  • To serve advertising (including interest-based/personalized ads) and cover the running costs of the Site (see Section 4).
  • To enforce our terms, prevent fraud, and maintain security.
  • To comply with legal obligations and resolve disputes.

4) Google AdSense & Advertising (How We Fund This Site)

We display Google AdSense ads to help cover the running cost of this website.

  • Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this Site or other websites.
  • Google’s advertising cookies enable Google and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit(s) to this Site and/or other sites on the Internet.
  • You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com) and learn more in Google’s Privacy & Terms (policies.google.com/technologies/ads).
    • Users in the EEA/UK/CH will be shown a consent prompt for advertising/analytics cookies. Your choices can be changed anytime via our Cookie Preferences (see Section 5).

Depending on your region, use of AdSense and similar tools may be considered “selling” or “sharing” personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising under certain privacy laws (see CCPA/CPRA in Section 8). You can exercise your choices via our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (see Section 8).

5) Cookies & Similar Technologies

a) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device. They help sites remember preferences, keep you signed in, measure usage, and deliver/measure ads.

b) Types of cookies we use

  • Strictly necessary (e.g., site security, core functionality).
  • Performance/analytics (e.g., to understand traffic and improve content).
  • Advertising/marketing (e.g., AdSense) to show relevant ads and measure their effectiveness.

c) Managing cookies

  • Browser controls: Most browsers let you block/delete cookies.
  • Ad choices: You can manage Google ad personalization at adssettings.google.com.
  • EEA/UK/CH: You can accept/deny categories through our Cookie Banner/Preferences at any time.

Disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality or reduce ad relevance.

6) Lawful Bases (GDPR/UK GDPR)

If you are in the EEA/UK, we process personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

  • Consent (e.g., non-essential cookies/ads/analytics).
  • Legitimate interests (e.g., Site security, fraud prevention, basic analytics, delivering a free content experience).
  • Legal obligation (e.g., compliance with applicable law).
  • Contract (if you contact us and we respond to your request).

You may withdraw consent at any time via our Cookie Preferences or by contacting us (see Section 12).

7) How We Share Information

We may share limited information with:

  • Service providers (hosting, security, analytics, ad networks) under contractual confidentiality and data protection obligations.
  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect rights, safety, or security.
  • Business transfers (e.g., merger, acquisition) where data may be transferred as part of the transaction.

We do not disclose your personal contact information to third parties for their direct marketing without your consent.

8) Your Privacy Rights

a) GDPR/UK GDPR (EEA/UK users)

You may have the right to:

  • Access your personal data.
  • Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Erase (right to be forgotten) in applicable cases.
  • Restrict processing in certain circumstances.
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interests and to direct marketing.
  • Portability of data you provided to us.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Lodge a complaint with your local Data Protection Authority.

To exercise rights, contact us (Section 12). We may need to verify your identity.

b) CCPA/CPRA (California residents)

California residents have the right to:

  • Know the categories and specific pieces of personal information collected, the categories of sources, purposes, and categories of third parties to whom information is disclosed.
  • Delete personal information, subject to exceptions.
  • Correct inaccurate personal information.
  • Opt out of “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Limit the use and disclosure of sensitive personal information (we generally do not seek to collect sensitive information).
  • Non-discrimination for exercising rights.

Categories collected (past 12 months):
Identifiers (e.g., IP), Internet/Network activity (e.g., pages viewed, device/browser data), Approximate geolocation (coarse), Inferences (ad/interest segments by partners).
Sources: You (device/browser), cookies, analytics/ads partners.
Purposes: Site operation, analytics, security/fraud prevention, advertising (including AdSense).
Disclosures: Service providers (hosting, security, analytics, ad networks like Google); not sold for money but may be “shared” for cross-context behavioral advertising via AdSense and similar tools.

  • To opt out of sale/share, use our “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” link (visible in the footer) or contact us (Section 12).
  • Authorized agent requests must include proof of authorization; we will still require identity verification of the consumer.

9) International Transfers

Your information may be processed and stored in countries other than your own. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect EEA/UK personal data transferred outside those regions.

10) Data Retention

We retain information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy, comply with legal obligations, resolve disputes, and enforce agreements. Retention periods vary by data type and context (for example, server logs are typically retained for a limited period; analytics reports may be retained in aggregated form).

11) Security

We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12) Children’s Privacy

The Site is not intended for children under 13 (or the age of digital consent in your region). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child provided us information, please contact us so we can delete it.

13) Third-Party Links

The Site may contain links to third-party websites (including www.ratefd.com). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. Review their privacy policies before providing any information.

14) Trademarks, Logos & No Affiliation

All trademarks, service marks, brand names, and logos (including Family Dollar and ratefd) are the property of their respective owners. Use on this Site is for identification and informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement, affiliation, or sponsorship. We are not affiliated with Family Dollar or www.ratefd.com.

15) Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the latest version. Your continued use of the Site after changes take effect means you accept the updated Policy.

16) Contact Us (and Requests to Exercise Your Rights)

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights:
Subject line: “Privacy Request – [Your Region]”

For EEA/UK users, please indicate your country to help us route your request appropriately. For California residents, please state you are making a CCPA/CPRA request and specify whether you are requesting access/know, delete, correct, or opt out of sale/share.

17) Region-Specific Addenda (Quick Reference)

EEA/UK/CH (GDPR/UK GDPR)

  • Consent is required for non-essential cookies (ads/analytics).
  • You can manage consent via the Cookie Banner/Preferences at any time.
  • Legal bases include consent, legitimate interests, legal obligation, and contract (as applicable).

California (CCPA/CPRA)

  • We may “share” limited data with advertising partners (e.g., via AdSense) for cross-context behavioral advertising.
  • Use “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information” (footer) to opt out, or contact us (Section 16).
  • We do not knowingly sell/share the personal information of consumers under 16.