Privacy Policy

Who we are

Community Focus is a digital platform dedicated to providing up-to-date information, community engagement, and resources for individuals and businesses. Our mission is to foster a well-informed and connected audience by delivering relevant content, tools, and services. Whether you are looking for news, insights, or networking opportunities, we aim to be a reliable source of information and engagement.

Our website addresses are: https://www.communityfocus.co and www.communityfocus.com. We operate as an independent media and information provider, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all users. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of data security and user privacy, adhering to industry regulations and best practices.

What personal information we collect and why we collect it

We collect the following personal information:

Contact information, including phone numbers and email addresses
Information provided in comments and contact forms
Uploaded media files (excluding embedded location data)
Cookies to store login preferences and comment details

We collect this data to enhance user experience, provide customer support, and prevent spam. We do not sell your information or share SMS consent with third parties for marketing purposes.

How personal information is used

To facilitate user interactions, such as comments and form submissions
To personalize and improve website functionality
To detect and prevent fraudulent or malicious activity

Who we share your data with

We do not share personal data with third parties for marketing purposes. However, visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.

Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to saving your name, email address, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.
Temporary cookies are used to determine if your browser accepts cookies when visiting the login page.
Login and display preference cookies are stored for up to one year.

Embedded content from other websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles). Embedded content from other websites behaves as if the visitor has directly accessed those websites and may collect data.

How long we retain your data

Comments and their metadata are retained indefinitely to recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically.
Registered users can edit or delete their personal information at any time (except for their username).

What rights you have over your data

If you have an account or have left comments, you may request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you or request its deletion, excluding data retained for legal or security reasons.

How we protect your data

We implement industry-standard security measures, including encryption, firewalls, and access controls, to protect personal data from unauthorized access, alteration, or disclosure. Our security protocols are regularly reviewed and updated.

What data breach procedures we have in place

In the event of a data breach, we will notify affected users promptly and take necessary actions to mitigate any potential risks. Our response includes conducting an investigation, informing relevant authorities if required, and enhancing security measures to prevent future incidents.

What third parties we receive data from

We may receive data from third party services such as analytics providers, spam detection systems, and security tools to help improve our website’s functionality and security. However, this data does not include personal identifying information unless explicitly stated.

What automated decision making and/or profiling we do with user data

We may use automated tools to detect fraudulent activities, filter spam, and personalize user experiences based on browsing behavior. These processes do not involve automated decision-making that significantly impacts users without human intervention.

Industry regulatory disclosure requirements

We comply with all applicable data protection regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, and other relevant industry standards. If required by law, we will disclose user information in response to legal requests or regulatory compliance obligations.

Where we send your data

Visitor comments may be screened using an automated spam detection service.

For further inquiries, please contact us at: customerservice@communityfocus.com