Last updated: 10 August 2025 

Ablepreneurs™ (“we”, “our”, “us”) is committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal data when you visit our website, join our community, or use our services.

Ablepreneurs™ is operated by Helen Pugh – Business Solutions, based in Shropshire, United Kingdom. We act as the “Data Controller” for the personal data you provide to us.
If you have any questions about this policy or how your data is handled, please contact:
Email: helen@helen-pugh.co.uk
Address: 9 Bugle Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8FG

We may collect the following types of personal data:

• Name, email address, phone number, and postal address.
   
• Business name and service details.
   
• Payment information (processed securely through third-party providers).
   
• Information you provide in your profile, enquiries, or forms.
   
• Technical data such as IP address, browser type, and website usage (via cookies).
   

We use your data to:

• Create and manage your Ablepreneurs™ member profile.
   
• Connect small businesses with Ablepreneurs.
   
• Communicate with you about services, updates, and opportunities.
   
• Process payments and membership fees.
   
• Improve our website and services.
   
• Comply with legal obligations.
   

We process your personal data under one or more of the following lawful bases:

• Consent – when you have given clear permission.
   
• Contract – when processing is necessary for our agreement with you.
   
• Legal obligation – to comply with the law.
   
• Legitimate interests – for running and improving our services.
   

We only share your data when necessary:

• With businesses or Ablepreneurs when you make a connection request.
   
• With service providers (e.g., payment processors, hosting companies).
   
• When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
  We never sell your personal data.
   

Our website uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyse site traffic. You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings.

We keep your personal data only as long as necessary to provide our services and meet legal requirements.

Under UK GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you.
   
• Request correction of inaccurate data.
   
• Request deletion of your data (where applicable).
   
• Restrict or object to our processing.
   
• Data portability.
  To exercise your rights, contact us at [Insert email].
   

We take appropriate measures to protect your data from loss, misuse, and unauthorised access.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new “Last updated” date.

Contact
If you have any concerns about how we handle your data, please contact us at:
Email: helen@helen-Pugh.co.uk
Address: 9 Bugle Close, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY3 8FG 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO): www.ico.org.uk