Privacy Policy

Last updated: December 2024

At a Glance
  • We collect your email only if you subscribe to our newsletter
  • We use analytics to understand what content helps you most
  • Affiliate links may track clicks (handled by partner sites, not us)
  • We never sell your personal information to third parties
  • You can unsubscribe or request data deletion anytime

01 Information We Collect

Information You Provide

  • Email address - Only if you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name - Optional, if you provide it when subscribing

Information Collected Automatically

  • Usage data - Pages visited, time spent, links clicked
  • Device information - Browser type, operating system, screen size
  • IP address - Used for approximate location (country/region level)
  • Referral source - How you found our site

We do NOT collect sensitive personal information such as payment details, government IDs, or health information. Tool purchases happen on third-party vendor sites, not here.

02 How We Use Your Information

Data Type Purpose
Email address Send weekly newsletter with AI tool tips and new reviews
Usage analytics Understand which tools and guides are most helpful
Device info Optimize site experience for your device
Referral data Learn how readers discover our content

We use this information to:

  • Deliver newsletter content you subscribed to
  • Improve our tool reviews and guides based on what's popular
  • Fix technical issues and improve site performance
  • Understand our audience to create more relevant content

03 Affiliate Links & Third Parties

AI Productivity participates in affiliate programs. This means:

  • We earn a small commission when you purchase tools through our links
  • This does not affect the price you pay
  • Affiliate partnerships do not influence our ratings or reviews
  • We only recommend tools we've personally tested and believe in

Third-Party Services We Use

Service Purpose Their Privacy Policy
Google Analytics Website analytics View Policy
Affiliate Networks Track referral commissions Varies by program

Note: When you click an affiliate link and visit a vendor's site, that vendor's privacy policy applies. We recommend reviewing their policies before making purchases.

04 Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve your experience:

Cookie Type Purpose Duration
Essential Site functionality (preferences, sessions) Session / 1 year
Analytics Understand site usage patterns Up to 2 years
Affiliate Track referrals for commission attribution 30-90 days

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Block all cookies (may affect site functionality)
  • Block third-party cookies only
  • Delete cookies after each session
  • Use browser extensions for granular control

05 Your Rights & Choices

You have control over your data:

  • Unsubscribe - Every newsletter includes an unsubscribe link
  • Access - Request a copy of data we have about you
  • Deletion - Request we delete your personal information
  • Correction - Update inaccurate information
  • Opt-out - Decline analytics tracking via browser settings

For EU/EEA Residents (GDPR)

If you're in the European Union, you have additional rights including data portability and the right to lodge complaints with your local data protection authority.

For California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt-out of the sale of personal information. Note: We do not sell personal information.

06 Data Security

We protect your information through:

  • SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
  • Secure hosting with reputable providers
  • Limited access to personal data (need-to-know basis)
  • Regular security reviews of our practices

While we implement reasonable security measures, no internet transmission is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of data transmitted to our site.

07 Data Retention

Data Type Retention Period
Newsletter subscriptions Until you unsubscribe
Analytics data 26 months (Google Analytics default)
Server logs 90 days

08 Children's Privacy

AI Productivity is intended for adults and business professionals. We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13 (or 16 in the EU). If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

09 Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make significant changes:

  • We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top
  • For material changes, we'll notify newsletter subscribers
  • Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance

10 Contact Us

Questions about this privacy policy or your data? We're here to help.

Privacy Inquiries

For data access requests, deletion requests, or privacy questions:

privacy@aiproductivity.ai