Privacy Policy

Introduction

Focus on Ability is committed to the protection of your privacy and to the lawful, fair, and secure handling of personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our website.

By using our Website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

 

What Personal Information We Collect

We may collect the following types of personal information:

• Identity and contact details (such as name, email address, and organisation, if provided)
• Account information (if you create an account)
• Comments and user-generated content
• Technical information, including:
  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on the Website
• Cookies and usage data (see Section 6)

We only collect personal information that is reasonably necessary for the operation and improvement of the Website.

 

How We Collect Personal Information

We collect personal information when you:

• Visit and browse the Website

• Submit a comment or form

• Register for an account (if available)

• Upload content or media

• Communicate with us directly

• Interact with embedded third-party content

We may also collect limited information automatically through cookies and analytics tools.

 

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Website

• Enable user accounts and authentication

• Respond to enquiries and support requests

• Moderate comments and prevent spam

• Analyse Website usage and performance

• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

We do not sell or rent your personal information.

 

Disclosure of Personal Information

We may share personal information with:

• Service providers who assist us in operating the Website (e.g. hosting providers, spam detection services)
• Third-party platforms embedded in the Website (see Section 7)
• Regulatory or legal authorities, where required by law

All third parties are required to handle personal information securely and in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

 

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to improve user experience and Website functionality.

Cookies may be used to:

• Remember user preferences

• Enable login functionality

• Analyse Website traffic and usage patterns

Types of cookies used include:

• Session cookies (temporary, deleted when you close your browser)
• Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)

You can disable cookies through your browser settings; however, some Website features may not function correctly.

 

Embedded Content and Third-Party Services

The Website may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles from third-party websites.

When you interact with embedded content:

• The third-party provider may collect data about you

• Cookies or tracking technologies may be used

• Your interaction may be tracked if you are logged into that third-party service

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites. You should review their privacy policies directly.

 

Comments and Media Uploads

• Comments submitted to the Website may collect your name, email address, IP address, and browser information for moderation and spam prevention.

• Comments and their metadata may be retained indefinitely.

• If you upload images, avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS), as this data may be accessible to other users.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.

• User account data is retained until the account is deleted

• Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely for moderation purposes

• Technical logs are retained for security and operational reasons

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect personal information against misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure.

Notwithstanding these measures, no method of electronic storage or transmission is completely secure, and absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

 

Your Rights and Choices

You have the right to:

• Request access to the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate or outdated information
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations
• Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.

 

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.

Continued use of the Website after changes are published constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.