Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

AI Tools Directory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and use our services. Please read this privacy policy carefully.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you provide directly to us, including:

• Name and email address (when you create an account or contact us)
• Tool submission information (when you submit AI tools for review)
• Communication preferences
• Any other information you choose to provide

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

• IP address and location information
• Browser type and version
• Device information
• Pages visited and time spent on our site
• Referring website addresses
• Clickstream data

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activities and improve your experience on our website.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Provide, operate, and maintain our website and services
• Process and respond to your inquiries and tool submissions
• Send you technical notices, updates, and administrative messages
• Improve our website and develop new features
• Analyze usage patterns and trends
• Prevent fraud and ensure security
• Comply with legal obligations
• Send marketing communications (with your consent)

4. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

4.1 Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who assist us in operating our website, conducting our business, or serving our users.

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or court order, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights or the rights of others.

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

• Access: Request access to your personal information
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing communications
• Restrict processing: Request limitation of processing your data

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

8. Cookies Policy

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Necessary for website functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our site
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

9. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

10. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:

14. Specific Regional Provisions

For EU/UK Residents (GDPR):

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have additional rights including the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe your data protection rights have been violated.

For California Residents (CCPA):

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, sold, or disclosed, and the right to delete and opt-out of the sale of personal information.