1. Introduction
Focus on Foundations (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our AI tool and related services (“Services”). By accessing or using our Services, and by providing explicit consent through our user interface, you agree to this Privacy Policy and the Terms of Service referenced herein.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We do not require you to create an account with a username or password. Instead, before accessing certain features, you may be asked to provide:
• Name - this may be a self-reported name and need not be your real name, though we recommend using your real name and enter it consistently for different sessions
• Email Address - provided only if you want to receive and email of your generated exchanges or results2.2 Usage Data
We automatically collect certain information when you access or use the Services, including:
• IP Address (hashed upon receipt)
• Browser Type and Operating System
• Pages Visited, Time Spent, and Interactions with the AI Tool
• Search Queries and Inputs Submitted to the AI Tool2.3 Data Retention
We retain personal data for up to three (3) years, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. After this period, data will be deleted or anonymized.
3. How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect for purposes such as:
• Providing, Maintaining, and Improving the Services
• Enhancing User Experience and Understanding Usage Patterns
• Ensuring Security, Monitoring for Abuse, and Preventing Fraud
• Responding to Inquiries and Support Requests
• Complying with Legal ObligationsDepending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to request access, correction, or deletion.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties. We may disclose your personal information:
• To Service Providers: Who assist in operating our Services and are subject to contractual confidentiality obligations.
• Legal Obligations: If required by law, to comply with a legal process, protect our rights, or ensure the safety of our users.
• With Your Consent: For any other purpose disclosed by us when you provide the information.We may share aggregated, non-personal information with third parties for analytics or other purposes. We may publish user-submitted questions and AI-generated responses in a publicly accessible format, without personally identifying information.
5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Note that some features of the Services may not function properly without cookies.
6. Third-Party Links
Our Services may contain links to third-party websites (e.g., YouTube, Spotify). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these websites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
7. Data Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information. For user data files, we currently use a secrets-protected (hmac) hash of all personally identifiable information (PII) including your name, email address, and IP addresses upon receipt and limit access to personal data. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is entirely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Services are not intended for individuals under the age of 13 unless supervised by an authorized adult . We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
9. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this document. Continued use of the Services after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
10. Contact Us and Data Requests
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data, please contact us at:
Focus on Foundations
Email: contact@focusonfoundations.orgWe will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable law.
