Privacy Policy & Affiliate Disclosure
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1. Introduction
At Brain Fried (accessible at https://brainfried.uk), we believe in high dopamine, zero fluff, and absolute respect for your attention and data privacy. We do not sell your personal data, nor do we run invasive profiling trackers.
2. What Information We Collect
When you visit Brain Fried, we collect minimal technical and usage information to ensure the website runs smoothly and to understand which ADHD articles and tools are most helpful:
- Aggregated Usage Analytics: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to analyse anonymous metrics such as page views, scroll depth, approximate geographic region (country/city level), browser type, and device category. No personally identifiable information (PII) is captured.
- Server Logs: Standard web server logs collect IP addresses, request timestamps, referring URLs, and requested assets for system security and DDOS mitigation through Cloudflare.
3. Cookies and Local Storage
We distinguish between client-side functional storage and analytics cookies:
- Local Storage (100% Client-Side): Our interactive tools (such as the Printable Dopamine Menu, Task Slicer, Focus Sprint Timer, and Non-ADHD Operating Manual) store your settings and custom entries strictly inside your own browser’s
localStorage. This data never touches our server and remains completely private to your device. - Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics sets first-party cookies (e.g.
_gaand_ga_*) to distinguish unique visitors and measure overall website traffic. You can block or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
4. Affiliate Links & Commercial Partnerships
Brain Fried contains affiliate links to focus gear, sensory regulation aids, and books that we genuinely recommend for neurodivergent brains:
- Amazon UK: When clicking an Amazon product link (such as visual timers or earplugs), an affiliate cookie may be set by Amazon to track purchases so we receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
- Digital Toolkit Sales: Optional digital downloadable products (such as our Executive Function Toolkit) are processed through secure payment partners (such as Gumroad). When purchasing, your payment information is handled directly by the processor under their strict PCI-DSS compliant privacy policies.
5. Data Retention & UK GDPR Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018, you have rights regarding your data:
- The right to know what personal data is processed.
- The right to request deletion or correction of data.
- The right to opt out of non-essential tracking.
Because we do not require account registration or collect personal identifiable information directly, we hold no user profiles or contact records on our servers.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, your rights, or suggestions for our tools, please reach out via our GitHub repository or contact our team at:
Email: [email protected]