What This Policy Covers

When you visit focusneuron.com, we use small data files and tracking mechanisms to make the site work properly and understand how people interact with our content. This happens through various technical methods that help us deliver a functional, personalized experience.

Some of these tracking elements are essential — without them, you wouldn't be able to log in or access certain features. Others help us analyze usage patterns or remember your preferences between visits.

This document explains what we track, why we track it, and how you can control what information gets collected when you're here.

Types of Tracking We Use

How Long Do These Last?

Session-based tracking expires when you close your browser. Everything resets when you come back. Persistent tracking stays on your device for anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of years, depending on its purpose.

We regularly review and clear out outdated tracking data. Nothing stays around longer than necessary.

What These Technologies Actually Do

Here's what happens behind the scenes when you're browsing:

• We verify you're a legitimate visitor and not automated traffic trying to scrape our content
• Your login session stays active so you don't have to re-authenticate every single page
• The site remembers if you've dismissed certain notifications or completed specific actions
• We measure which resources get downloaded most frequently to optimize our server capacity
• Your progress through multi-page forms gets saved so you don't lose information if you navigate away
• We track which educational pathways people tend to follow to improve our content structure

Most of this happens automatically in the background. You won't notice it, but you'd definitely notice if it stopped working.

Third-Party Services We Work With

We don't do everything ourselves. Some tracking comes from external services we've integrated:

• Analytics platforms that process usage data and generate insights about visitor behavior
• Content delivery networks that speed up page loading by serving files from geographically distributed servers
• Email service providers that track whether messages get opened and which links get clicked
• Payment processors that handle transaction security during enrollment
• Video hosting platforms that track playback statistics for embedded educational content

Each of these services has its own privacy practices. We choose partners who align with Australian privacy standards, but they operate independently once data reaches their systems.

Managing Your Tracking Preferences

You have several options for controlling what gets tracked:

Use the Opt-Out Button

The button at the top of this page will immediately disable all non-essential tracking. We'll save that preference locally so it applies every time you visit. Essential functionality will still work — you just won't be included in analytics or marketing tracking.

Private Browsing Mode

All browsers offer some version of private or incognito mode. This prevents most persistent tracking and automatically clears session data when you close the window. It's useful for one-off visits when you don't want anything stored.

Browser Extensions

Various third-party tools can block tracking more aggressively than built-in browser settings. Popular options include Privacy Badger, uBlock Origin, and Ghostery. These work across multiple sites and give you fine-grained control over what loads.

Data Retention and Your Rights

We don't keep tracking data forever. Analytics information typically gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days. Marketing data stays identifiable for up to 18 months, but only for people who've explicitly engaged with promotional content.

You can request to see what tracking data we've collected about your visits. You can also ask us to delete it entirely, though this might affect your ability to use certain features if you come back later.

If you're in Australia, you have specific rights under the Privacy Act regarding how organizations handle your personal information. That includes data collected through website tracking mechanisms.

Updates to This Policy

We revise this document periodically as our tracking practices evolve or regulations change. The last update was in January 2025. When we make significant changes, we'll notify existing users through email or a prominent site notice.

If you keep using focusneuron.com after policy updates take effect, that indicates acceptance of the new terms. If you disagree with changes, you'll need to stop using the site or adjust your tracking preferences accordingly.