AI MONKY (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates aimonky.net, aimonkyblog.com, and aimonkytools.com (collectively, the “Sites”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that your personal information is handled responsibly. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your data when you visit our Sites or interact with our services. By using our Sites, you consent to the practices described herein.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please do not use our Sites. We may update this policy periodically, and changes will be posted here with the updated effective date. Your continued use of the Sites after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

1. Information We Collect

We collect information to provide, improve, and personalize our services. The types of information include:

Personal Information

  • Voluntarily Provided Data: When you contact us via email, sign up for newsletters, submit a tool for review, or leave comments on our blog, you may provide details such as your name, email address, username, or other contact information.
  • Account Information: If you create an account on any of our Sites (e.g., to save favorites in the directory or track blog subscriptions), we may collect your email, password, and profile preferences.

Non-Personal Information

  • Usage Data: We automatically collect information about your interactions with our Sites, including IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on pages, and referral sources. This helps us understand user behavior and optimize our platform.
  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to enhance your experience, remember preferences, and analyze traffic. These may include session cookies (temporary) and persistent cookies (longer-lasting). You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings.

Information from Third Parties

  • We may receive data from analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics) or social media platforms if you interact with our content there.

We do not collect sensitive personal information (e.g., racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, health data) unless explicitly required for a service and with your consent.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information for the following purposes:

  • Service Delivery: To operate and maintain our Sites, including displaying personalized tool recommendations, processing submissions, and responding to inquiries.
  • Communication: Sending newsletters, updates, or promotional content (with opt-out options).
  • Improvement: Analyzing usage patterns to enhance features, content, and user experience.
  • Security and Compliance: Detecting fraud, ensuring site integrity, and complying with legal obligations.
  • Marketing: With your consent, sharing tailored content or offers related to AI tools and resources.

3. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal information. We may share data in these limited circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third parties (e.g., hosting services, email platforms like Mailchimp, analytics tools) who assist in operating our Sites. These parties are contractually obligated to protect your data.
  • Legal Requirements: If required by law, subpoena, or government request, or to protect our rights, safety, or property.
  • Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
  • Aggregated Data: Anonymized, non-personal data may be shared for research or industry insights.

4. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect your information, including encryption for data in transit and access controls. However, no online transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your account credentials.

5. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR for EU residents or CCPA for California residents), you may have rights including:

  • Access and Correction: Request a copy of your data or correct inaccuracies.
  • Deletion: Request removal of your information (subject to legal exceptions).
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from emails or object to processing.
  • Do Not Track: We honor browser “Do Not Track” signals where applicable.

To exercise these rights, contact us at support@aimonky.net. We will respond within 30 days (or as required by law).

6. Children’s Privacy

Our Sites are not intended for children under 13 (or 16 in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect data from children. If we learn of such collection, we will delete it promptly.

7. International Data Transfers

Our Sites are hosted in [e.g., the United States], and data may be transferred across borders. We ensure appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) for international transfers.

8. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Sites may link to external sites or embed third-party content (e.g., social media widgets). We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before interacting.

9. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, or as required by law (e.g., for tax or audit purposes). Usage data is kept for up to 2 years.

10. Contact Us

For questions about this Privacy Policy, email support@aimonky.net. For EU/UK residents, our Data Protection Officer can be reached at the same address.

AI MONKY complies with applicable privacy laws, including GDPR and CCPA. This policy is governed by U.S. law.