Google ReCaptcha

To protect our website and users from spam, fraud, automated abuse, and malicious activity, Disability Destinations uses Google reCAPTCHA. This service helps verify that form submissions and interactions on our site are performed by real people rather than bots.

Google reCAPTCHA is provided by Google LLC, or Google Ireland Limited where applicable under EU and EEA data protection laws.

1. Why we use reCAPTCHA

We implement reCAPTCHA to:

• Prevent automated submissions and spam entries
• Protect user accounts, forms, and login mechanisms
• Maintain the safety, reliability, and functionality of our platform
• Reduce fraudulent use of our services

This security measure helps ensure that our website remains safe, usable, and reliable for all visitors.

2. Data collected by reCAPTCHA

When reCAPTCHA loads or is interacted with, certain information may be collected and transmitted to Google automatically. This may include:

• IP address
• Browser type, version, and settings
• Device information (operating system, screen resolution, hardware details)
• Date, time, and duration of interaction
• Google cookies already stored in your browser
• User behaviour such as mouse movement, scrolling, and interaction patterns

Google processes this data solely to distinguish genuine users from automated activity.

3. Legal basis for processing (GDPR)

For users in the UK, EU, or EEA, the lawful basis for using reCAPTCHA is our legitimate interest in securing our website and preventing misuse, as permitted under GDPR Article 6(1)(f).

This legitimate interest includes maintaining platform stability, preventing spam, and protecting the integrity of our forms and user areas.

4. How Google uses the data

Google receives and processes reCAPTCHA interaction data. Your use of features protected by reCAPTCHA is subject to Google’s policies, including:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Terms of Service

These govern how Google handles and stores the collected information. We do not have control over Google’s data processing methods, nor do we use reCAPTCHA data for profiling, marketing, or any purpose outside security verification.

5. Your consent and continued use

By using our website, forms, or interactive features protected by reCAPTCHA, you acknowledge that Google may process your data for security validation.

If you prefer not to interact with reCAPTCHA-protected elements, you may contact us instead using alternative methods where available.

6. Questions or concerns

If you have any questions about how reCAPTCHA is used or how it affects your personal data, you can contact us at:

📩 info@disabilitydestinations.com

We aim to respond within a reasonable timeframe.