Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 11, 2025
Introduction
ADHD Compass ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website adhdcompass.co.uk (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site.
Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our Site, we automatically collect certain information about your device, including:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type, browser version, pages visited, time and date of visit, time spent on pages, and other diagnostic data
- Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our Site and hold certain information (see Cookies section below)
- Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Site
Information You Provide
We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable)
- Contact us via email or contact form
- Leave comments on our articles (if enabled)
- Participate in surveys or promotions
This information may include:
- Name
- Email address
- Any other information you choose to provide
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Improve and personalise your experience
- Understand how you use the Site through analytics
- Communicate with you (if you've contacted us or subscribed)
- Send newsletters or updates (only if you've opted in)
- Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
- Monitor and analyse usage and trends
- Detect and prevent technical issues and security threats
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you use the site.
Cookies We Use
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
Required for the Site to function properly. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as:
- How often users visit the Site
- What pages they visit
- What other sites they used prior to coming to the Site
We use this information to improve our Site and content. Google Analytics collects only the IP address assigned to you on the date you visit the Site, not your name or other identifying information.
Google's Privacy Policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Opt-out of Google Analytics: [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
Advertising Cookies
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our sites and/or other sites on the Internet.
Key Points:
- AdSense may use cookies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing history
- You can opt out of personalised advertising by visiting [Google Ads Settings](https://www.google.com/settings/ads)
- You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies by visiting [aboutads.info](http://www.aboutads.info/choices/)
Google's Advertising Policies: [https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads](https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads)
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies or delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser. Please consult your browser's help documentation.
Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this Site.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse how users use the Site.
Information Collected: Browser type, device type, referring/exit pages, operating system, date/time stamp, clickstream data
How to Opt Out: Install the [Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
Google AdSense
We use Google AdSense to monetise our Site through advertisements.
Information Collected: Browsing behaviour, ad interactions, cookie IDs
behaviour
Data Usage: Google uses this information to serve personalised ads
Privacy Policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
Opt-Out: [https://www.google.com/settings/ads](https://www.google.com/settings/ads)
Email Service Provider (If Applicable)
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address will be stored with our email service provider (e.g., Mailchimp, ConvertKit). Your information is used solely to send you newsletters and updates. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties.
We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf (e.g., email service providers, analytics providers)
Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities
Business Transfers: If we are involved in a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Data Retention
We retain your information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law.
Analytics Data: Typically retained for 26 months by Google Analytics
Email Addresses: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Contact Inquiries: Retained for as long as necessary to respond to your inquiry
Your Rights (UK GDPR)
Under UK data protection law, you have the following rights:
- Right to Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate information
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
- Right to Restrict Processing: Request that we restrict processing of your information
- Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your information to another service
- Right to Object: Object to our processing of your information
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (where processing is based on consent)
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: {coming soon}
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
International Data Transfers
Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. These countries may have data protection laws that are different from the laws of your country.
We take steps to ensure that your information receives an adequate level of protection in the jurisdictions in which we process it.
Links to Other Websites
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not operated by us. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:
- Posting the new Privacy Policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
Contact Us
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch with us:
Email: {coming soon}
Website: https://adhdcompass.co.uk/contact/
Cookie Consent
By using our Site, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Site.
Compliance
This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with:
- UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR)
- Data Protection Act 2018
- Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)
*This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 11, 2025. We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time.*