At AI Weekly Reviews, your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website: https://www.aiweeklyreviews.com/ (the “Site”).
By using our Site, you agree to the practices outlined in this policy.
1. Who We Are
Our website address is: https://www.aiweeklyreviews.com/. We are an informational news platform focused on Artificial Intelligence trends, reviews, and updates.
2. Information We Collect
a) Information You Provide
- Comments: When visitors leave comments, we collect the data shown in the comment form, the visitor’s IP address, and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
- An anonymized hash of your email may be sent to the Gravatar service to check if you use it. The Gravatar privacy policy can be found at Automattic Privacy Policy.
- Once your comment is approved, your profile picture (if linked via Gravatar) will be visible publicly.
- Contact forms & subscriptions: If you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we collect the information you voluntarily provide (e.g., name, email).
b) Media Uploads
If you upload images, please avoid including embedded location data (EXIF GPS). Other visitors may download and extract location data from images on the site.
c) Automatic Data Collection
We may collect non-personal data such as:
- Browser type and version
- Device type and operating system
- IP address and approximate location
- Pages visited and time spent
- Interaction data (clicks, scrolls, etc.)
d) Cookies
We use cookies and tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and login details
- Improve site performance and user experience
- Deliver personalized advertising via Google AdSense and analytics tools
Examples:
- If you leave a comment, you may opt-in to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience (stored for 1 year).
- Login cookies last for 2 days; if “Remember Me” is checked, they last for 2 weeks. Logout removes them.
- Article editing sets a temporary cookie (expires in 1 day).
You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but some features may not work properly.
3. Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). This content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.
These websites may collect data, use cookies, and track your interactions with their embedded content, especially if you are logged in to those sites.
4. Who We Share Your Data With
- If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
- Visitor comments may be checked via an automated spam detection service.
- We may share anonymized, aggregated data with analytics and advertising partners (e.g., Google AdSense, Google Analytics).
We do not sell or rent your personal information to third parties.
5. How Long We Retain Your Data
- Comments: Retained indefinitely to recognize and auto-approve follow-up comments.
- User Accounts: For registered users, we store personal information in their profile. Users can view, edit, or delete their information anytime (except usernames). Site administrators can also access this data.
- Contact & Subscription Data: Retained as long as necessary to provide requested services or until unsubscribed.
6. Your Rights Over Your Data
You have the right to:
- Request an exported file of the personal data we hold about you.
- Request deletion of your personal data (except where legally required for administrative, legal, or security purposes).
- Opt out of cookies and personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.
To exercise your rights, please contact us at info@aiweeklyreviews.com.
7. Where Your Data is Sent
- Visitor comments may be processed through an automated spam detection service.
- Data related to ads and analytics may be processed by third-party partners such as Google AdSense.
8. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children. If such data is discovered, we will delete it immediately.
9. Data Protection & Security
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data. However, no method of transmission or storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised Effective Date. Please check back periodically for changes.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:
Email: [Insert Your Email Address]
Website: https://www.aiweeklyreviews.com/.