Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information

We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

• Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates
• Create an account or user profile
• Submit tool reviews, ratings, or comments
• Contact us for support or inquiries
• Participate in surveys or feedback forms
• Apply to submit AI tools for review

Automatically Collected Information

• Device information (browser type, operating system, device identifiers)
• Usage data (pages viewed, time spent, click patterns)
• Location information (IP address, general geographic location)
• Referral sources and search terms
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

Third-Party Information

We may receive information from third-party services including:

• Google Analytics for website usage statistics
• Social media platforms when you interact with our content
• Email marketing platforms for communication preferences
• AI tool providers for integration and review purposes

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

Service Provision

• Maintain and improve our AI tools directory platform
• Provide personalized AI tool recommendations
• Process and display user reviews and ratings
• Enable search and filtering functionality

Communication

• Send newsletters about new AI tools and industry updates
• Respond to customer support inquiries
• Notify about platform updates and new features
• Send administrative communications

Analytics and Improvement

• Analyze user behavior and preferences
• Optimize website performance and user experience
• Conduct research on AI tool trends and usage patterns
• Develop new features and services

3. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We Do Not Sell Personal Information

AI Tools Insights does not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Limited Sharing Circumstances

We may share your information in the following situations:

• Service Providers: With trusted third-party companies that help us operate our platform
• Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
• Business Transfers: In connection with any merger, sale, or transfer of our business
• Consent: With your explicit consent for specific purposes

Public Information

Reviews, comments, and ratings you submit may be displayed publicly on our platform. Please do not include sensitive personal information in public submissions.

4. Data Security and Protection

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information:

• SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
• Secure servers with restricted access
• Regular security audits and monitoring
• Employee training on data protection practices
• Incident response procedures for security breaches

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

Access and Control

You have the right to:

• Access your personal information we hold
• Correct or update inaccurate information
• Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Export your data in a portable format

GDPR Rights (EU Residents)

If you are in the European Union, you have additional rights including:

• Right to data portability
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to object to processing
• Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

California residents have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected and how it's used
• Delete personal information (with certain exceptions)
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information
• Non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

• Provide our services to you
• Comply with legal obligations
• Resolve disputes and enforce agreements
• Improve our services through analytics

Account information is retained until you request deletion or close your account. Analytics data may be retained for up to 3 years for business improvement purposes.

7. International Data Transfers

AI Tools Insights operates globally. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers, including:

• Standard contractual clauses approved by data protection authorities
• Adequacy decisions by relevant authorities
• Your explicit consent where required

8. Children's Privacy

AI Tools Insights does not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@aitoolsinsights.com and we will promptly delete such information.

9. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Sending email notifications to registered users
• Displaying prominent notices on our platform

Your continued use of our services after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us