1. Introduction

AI Tools Den (“we,” “our,” or “us”), operated at aitoolsden.net, is committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly

• Email address: When you subscribe to our newsletter via Kit (ConvertKit), we collect your email address.
• Contact information: If you contact us via email, we collect the information you provide.
• Comments: If you leave comments, we collect your name, email address, and comment content.

Information Collected Automatically

• Usage data: Pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, browser/device information.
• IP address: Logged when you visit our site.
• Cookies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 5).

3. How We Use Your Information

• Send newsletter and AI tool recommendations (only if subscribed)
• Respond to inquiries and support requests
• Analyze and improve website content and performance
• Comply with legal obligations
• Detect and prevent fraudulent activity

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For EEA residents, we process personal data under: Consent (for newsletters — withdraw anytime), Legitimate interests (analytics, security), and Legal obligation (where required by law).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

• Essential cookies: Required for website functionality.
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics (aggregated, anonymized data).
• Advertising cookies: Third-party advertising partners may set cookies.
• Affiliate cookies: Set when you click affiliate links to track referrals.

EU/EEA visitors will be shown a cookie consent banner. Control cookie settings via your browser preferences.

6. Affiliate Links and Third Parties

Our site contains affiliate links. When you click and purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Third-party sites have their own privacy policies — we are not responsible for their practices.

7. Third-Party Services

• Kit (ConvertKit): Email marketing. Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics: Website traffic analysis. Privacy Policy

8. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscriber data: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact/inquiry data: Up to 2 years after last contact
• Analytics data: 14 months (Google Analytics default)
• Comment data: Indefinitely unless deletion is requested

9. Your Rights

GDPR Rights (EEA Residents)

• Right of access, rectification, erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
• Right to restrict processing, data portability, and to object
• Right to withdraw consent at any time

CCPA Rights (California Residents)

• Right to know, delete, and opt-out of sale of personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

To exercise rights, contact us at info@aitoolsden.net. We respond within 30 days.

10. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 13 (or 16 in the EU/EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No internet transmission is 100% secure.

12. International Data Transfers

Our website is operated from the United States. EEA residents: transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy periodically. The “Last updated” date at the top reflects the most recent revision.

14. Contact Us

AI Tools Den
Email: info@aitoolsden.net
Website: aitoolsden.net