Last updated: 8 May 2026
This Privacy Policy explains how Gentle Focus (“we”, “us”, “our”) collects, uses, and protects information about visitors to our website at https://gentlefocus.net. We are committed to handling your information transparently and in line with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
Who we are
Gentle Focus is an independent content site published by Jackatie, a UK-based sole trader. We publish articles about productivity, focus, and wellbeing for online workers.
For data protection enquiries, contact us at hello@gentlefocus.net.
The data controller for this site is Jackatie (sole trader). You can reach the data controller at the email address above.
What information we collect
When you visit Gentle Focus, we may collect the following types of information:
Information you give us voluntarily:
- Your name and email address if you contact us via our Contact page
- Your email address if you subscribe to a newsletter or download a free resource (when these are available)
Information collected automatically:
- Your IP address, browser type, device type, and operating system
- Pages you visit, how long you spend on them, and how you arrived at our site
- This is collected via standard web analytics tools (such as Google Analytics) and our hosting provider’s logs
Cookies:
We use a small number of cookies to make the site work properly and to understand how visitors use it. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and we will display a cookie banner asking for your consent where required.
How we use your information
We use your information to:
- Respond to messages you send us
- Send you newsletters or resources you have subscribed to
- Understand how the site is used so we can improve it
- Comply with legal obligations
We will never sell your information to third parties.
Affiliate links and third-party services
Gentle Focus contains affiliate links — when you click these and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. When you click an affiliate link, the destination website (such as ClickBank, Amazon, or other retailers) may collect information about you under their own privacy policies. We have no control over how those third parties handle your data, and we recommend reading their privacy policies before purchasing.
For full details about our use of affiliate links, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.
Data sharing
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties except:
- Service providers who help us run the site (such as our hosting provider, email provider, or analytics tools), who only access information needed to perform their service
- Where required by law
Your rights under UK GDPR
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Ask us to delete your data
- Object to or restrict our processing of your data
- Lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk
To exercise any of these rights, email hello@gentlefocus.net.
How long we keep your data
We keep your information only as long as needed for the purposes described above, or as required by law. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe at any time, after which we delete your data within 30 days.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect the most recent change. Significant changes will be notified to subscribers by email.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us at hello@gentlefocus.net.