Privacy Policy

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

We may collect information that you voluntarily provide when you:

• Use our contact form or send us emails
• Submit feedback through our feedback widget
• Subscribe to newsletters (if applicable)
• Participate in surveys or promotions

This information may include your name, email address, and message content.

1.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information about your device and usage patterns, including:

• Log Data: IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
• Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and unique device identifiers
• Usage Data: Tools used, features accessed, and interaction patterns
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: Session cookies, preference cookies, and analytics cookies

1.3 Tool-Generated Data

Important: Our tools process your input data (text, numbers, phrases) entirely in your browser using JavaScript. We do NOT store, log, or transmit your tool inputs to our servers. All tool processing is 100% client-side for your privacy.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

• Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our online tools
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and feedback
• Analytics: To understand user behavior and optimize user experience
• Security: To detect, prevent, and address technical issues and fraudulent activity
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations
• Advertising: To display relevant advertisements through third-party ad networks (see Section 4)

3. Third-Party Services We Use

3.1 Analytics Services

Google Analytics 4 (GA4): We use GA4 to analyze website traffic and user behavior. GA4 collects data through cookies and similar technologies. You can opt-out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Microsoft Clarity: We use Clarity to understand user behavior through session recordings and heatmaps. Clarity does not collect personally identifiable information. Learn more at Microsoft Clarity Terms.

3.2 Tag Management

Google Tag Manager (GTM): We use GTM to manage analytics and marketing tags efficiently. GTM itself does not collect user data but facilitates other services.

3.3 Communication Services

Feedback System: User feedback is sent to our internal systems and may be stored in Cloudflare KV and Slack for review and response purposes.

4. Advertising and Cookies

4.1 Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website. Google and its partners use cookies to:

• Serve ads based on your prior visits to our website or other websites
• Measure ad performance and provide aggregated reports
• Personalize ads based on your interests (if you have not opted out)

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

4.2 Cookies We Use

Our website uses the following types of cookies:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Used by Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity
• Advertising Cookies: Used by Google AdSense and partners for ad delivery and personalization

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect site functionality.

5. How We Share Your Information

We do NOT sell your personal information. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: With third-party vendors (Google, Microsoft, Cloudflare) who perform services on our behalf
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly authorize us to share your information

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information, including:

• HTTPS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare Pages)
• Regular security assessments
• Limited access to personal information

However, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.

7. Your Privacy Rights

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

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Opt-Out: Opt out of marketing communications and personalized advertising
• Data Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@aitoolfinder.org.

8. Children's Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do 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.

9. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted on Cloudflare's global network. Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries outside your country of residence. By using our website, you consent to such transfers.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of material changes by:

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Posting a notice on our homepage (for significant changes)

Your continued use of our website after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:

• Email: privacy@aitoolfinder.org
• Contact Form: https://aitoolfinder.org/contact.html
• Website: https://aitoolfinder.org