Last updated: June 2025
Autism Spectrum of Being (“this site”) is a project designed to offer support, understanding, and community around the autistic experience. This is not a commercial website, and we do not actively collect personal data for profit, tracking, or advertising.
However, certain data may still be collected automatically through the platforms and tools used to run the site. This policy explains what that includes.
1. Who We Are
This website is run by an individual based in the UK, sharing resources and reflections about autism and ADHD under the name Autism Spectrum of Being.
2. What Information Is Collected
We may collect the following information:
- Visitor data (like IP address, browser type, pages visited) through WordPress.com and third-party services for basic analytics
- Information you provide voluntarily — such as if you email us or submit a contact form
- Embedded content (e.g. YouTube or Instagram) may collect your data as if you visited those platforms directly
We do not use cookies for personalised ads or behavioural tracking.
3. How Your Information Is Used
Information is used for the following purposes:
- To respond to enquiries
- To understand how people interact with the site (e.g. most visited pages)
- To maintain and improve the website’s performance
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing.
4. How Your Data Is Stored
All data is stored through WordPress.com, Automattic, or embedded services like YouTube. We do not host or manage private data directly.
WordPress and its associated services comply with GDPR and other global privacy frameworks.
5. Your Rights
If you are in the UK, EU, or other jurisdictions with data protection laws, you have the right to:
- Request access to any personal data we hold about you
- Ask for corrections to be made
- Request deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent for us to process your data
To do so, email us at: autismspectrumofbeing@gmail.com
6. Contact
If you have any questions about this policy or how your information is handled, please contact:
📧 autismspectrumofbeing@gmail.com
Autism Spectrum of Being™ 