Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 30, 2025

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Site Submissions: When you submit an AI website, we collect the site name, URL, description, category, and your contact information.
  • Contact Information: When you contact us, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
  • Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.

Information Automatically Collected

  • Analytics Data: We use Google Analytics to collect information about how you use our website, including pages visited, time spent, and user interactions.
  • Cookies: We use cookies to improve your browsing experience and analyze website traffic.
  • Device Information: We collect information about your device, browser type, and operating system.

2. How We Use Your Information

  • Website Operation: To display submitted AI websites in our directory
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send updates about our service
  • Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and improve our services
  • Marketing: To send newsletters and promotional content (with your consent)
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

3. Information Sharing

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

  • Service Providers: With trusted third-party services like Google Analytics and email providers
  • Legal Requirements: When required by law or to protect our rights and safety
  • Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets

4. Third-Party Services

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics may collect and process data about your use of our website. You can opt-out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your visits to our website and other sites. You can opt-out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to display relevant advertisements

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

6. Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information, including:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations:

  • Site Submissions: Retained indefinitely unless you request removal
  • Analytics Data: Retained according to Google Analytics settings (26 months by default)
  • Contact Information: Retained for 3 years or until you request deletion

8. Your Rights

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 portable format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal information
  • Withdrawal: Withdraw consent for data processing

9. 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.

10. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your information during international transfers.

11. Changes to This Policy

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

12. Contact Us

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

  • Email: privacy@hk-ai.net
  • Website: Contact Form
  • Address: [Your Business Address]

13. GDPR Compliance (EU Residents)

If you are a resident of the European Union, you have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to be informed about data collection and use
  • Right of access to your personal data
  • Right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • Right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • Right to restrict processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to object to processing
  • Rights related to automated decision-making

14. CCPA Compliance (California Residents)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to delete personal information
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising CCPA rights

Note: We do not sell personal information to third parties.