copyright of the abilities in me

Privacy Policy & GDPR Compliance
21/02/2025

1. Introduction
The Abilities In Me Foundation ("we," "us," "our") is committed to protecting your personal data and ensuring transparency in how we collect, use, and safeguard your information. This Privacy Policy outlines how we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other relevant privacy laws.

2. Information We Collect
We collect and process the following types of personal data:

• Personal Information: Name, email address, phone number, and postal address (if provided).
• Order Information: Details of purchases, including order history and payment confirmations (payment processing is handled by third-party providers, and we do not store payment details).
• Communications: Emails and messages sent to us via our website or other channels.
• Website Usage Data: Information about how you interact with our website, including IP addresses, cookies, and browsing behavior.

3. How We Use Your Information
We use the collected data for the following purposes:

• To process and fulfill product orders.
• To respond to inquiries and provide customer support.
• To send updates, newsletters, and marketing communications (with your consent).
• To improve our website experience and enhance security.
• To comply with legal obligations.

4. Legal Basis for Processing Data
Under GDPR, we process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

• Contractual Necessity: When processing is required to fulfill an order or service.
• Legitimate Interests: For security, customer support, and website functionality improvements.
• Consent: When you provide explicit consent for marketing communications.
• Legal Obligations: When processing is required for compliance with applicable laws.

5. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell or share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, we may share data with:

• Third-Party Suppliers: To process and ship product orders.
• Service Providers: Hosting services, analytics tools, and payment processors.
• Legal Authorities: When required by law or to protect our rights.

6. Data Retention
We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy. Order-related data is retained for record-keeping, while marketing data is stored until you opt out.

7. Your GDPR Rights
Under GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Correction: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
• Erasure: Request deletion of your data where applicable.
• Objection & Restriction: Object to processing or request restricted use of your data.
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
• Withdraw Consent: Opt out of marketing communications at any time.
  To exercise these rights, contact us at info@theabilitiesinme.com.

8. Cookies & Tracking
We use cookies to enhance user experience and analyze website traffic. You can manage cookie preferences via your browser settings. For more details, refer to our [Cookie Policy].

9. Data Security
We implement strict security measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, or loss. However, no method of online transmission is 100% secure.

10. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your GDPR rights, please contact:
Email: info@theabilitiesinme.com