Privacy Policy
We are committed to protecting your privacy and being fully transparent about how your data is collected, used, and stored.
1. Overview
This Privacy Policy describes how AIInfluencer.cc (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects information about visitors to our website located at aiinfluencer.cc (the “Site”).
By using this Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of our Site.
Plain English Summary: We run an informational website about AI influencers. We use Google Analytics to understand our traffic and Google AdSense to display advertisements. We collect minimal personal data β only what is necessary to operate the site and respond to your messages. We do not sell your data. Ever.
Who We Are
AIInfluencer.cc is an independent digital publication covering AI influencer creation, tools, and monetization strategies. We are not affiliated with any AI software company or influencer agency.
Website: aiinfluencer.cc
Contact Email: privacy@aiinfluencer.cc
2. Information We Collect
We collect two types of information: information you provide to us directly, and information collected automatically when you use our Site.
2.1 Information You Provide Directly
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you:
- Submit our contact form (name, email address, message content)
- Subscribe to our newsletter or email updates (email address, name)
- Send us an email directly (any information included in your message)
We collect only the minimum information necessary to fulfill your request. We do not require account registration to use this Site.
2.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar tracking technologies. This includes:
| Data Type | What It Includes | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Log Data | IP address, browser type, operating system, pages visited, time and date of visit, referring URL | Site security, analytics |
| Usage Data | Pages viewed, time spent on pages, links clicked, scroll depth | Content improvement, analytics |
| Device Data | Device type, screen resolution, browser version | Site optimization |
| Cookie Data | Cookie identifiers, session data, ad preference signals | Analytics, advertising |
| Location Data | Country and region (derived from IP address β not precise location) | Analytics, ad targeting |
Note: We do not collect sensitive personal data such as health information, financial data, government ID numbers, racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, or biometric data.
3. How We Use Your Data
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To respond to your inquiries β when you contact us via form or email
- To improve our content β analytics data helps us understand what topics and formats are most useful to our readers
- To display advertisements β Google AdSense uses cookies to serve relevant ads to visitors
- To send newsletter updates β only if you have explicitly subscribed and consented
- To monitor site security β log data helps us detect and prevent abuse or unauthorized access
- To comply with legal obligations β where required by applicable law
We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or European Economic Area, we process your personal data under the following legal bases as required by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Responding to contact form submissions and emails | Legitimate interests / Contract performance |
| Google Analytics β site traffic analysis | Consent (via cookie banner) |
| Google AdSense β displaying advertisements | Consent (via cookie banner) |
| Newsletter/email updates | Consent (explicit opt-in) |
| Site security and fraud prevention | Legitimate interests |
| Compliance with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
Where we rely on consent as our legal basis, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal. You can withdraw consent via our cookie settings or by contacting us at privacy@aiinfluencer.cc.
5. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use cookies β small text files stored on your device β and similar tracking technologies to operate and improve our Site. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice allowing you to manage your preferences.
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Type | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential / Functional | Essential | Required for the Site to function. Cookie consent preferences, security. | Session / 1 year |
| Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) | Analytics | Anonymous traffic analysis β page views, session duration, traffic sources. | 2 years / 24 hours |
| Google AdSense (IDE, DSID) | Advertising | Personalized ad delivery based on browsing interests. | Up to 13 months |
| Google AdSense (NID) | Advertising | Ad frequency capping and conversion tracking. | 6 months |
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can manage or withdraw cookie consent at any time through the following methods:
- Use the cookie settings panel on our Site (available at the bottom of each page)
- Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Use the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on to prevent analytics tracking
- Visit YourOnlineChoices.eu (EU) or AboutAds.info (US) to opt out of interest-based advertising
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of this Site. Blocking analytics or advertising cookies will not affect your ability to read our content.
6. Google AdSense & Display Advertising
This website uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements. Google AdSense uses cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
How Google AdSense Works
Google AdSense may use the DoubleClick cookie to serve ads based on your interests and browsing behavior across websites that participate in Google’s advertising network. This is known as interest-based or personalized advertising.
What This Means For You
- Google may use your browsing history to show you ads relevant to your interests
- We do not control which specific ads Google shows on our Site
- The presence of an advertisement on our Site does not constitute endorsement of that product or service
- Google is an independent data controller for advertising-related data
Opting Out of Personalized Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising from Google by visiting Google’s Ad Settings. You can also opt out via the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
For more information about how Google uses data from advertising, see: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.
7. Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may collect data about you when you visit our Site:
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Google LLC | Website traffic analysis | View Policy |
| Google AdSense | Google LLC | Display advertising | View Policy |
| WordPress | Automattic Inc. | Website platform / hosting | View Policy |
| Cloudflare | Cloudflare Inc. | CDN, security, performance | View Policy |
Each third-party service listed above operates under its own privacy policy and is an independent data controller for the data it collects. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
8. Data Sharing & Selling
We do not sell your personal data. We do not rent, trade, or sell any personal information you provide to us to any third party for marketing or commercial purposes.
We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers: Third-party tools and platforms we use to operate this Site (listed above in Section 7) may process data on our behalf as data processors
- Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental authority
- Protection of rights: We may disclose information to protect the rights, property, or safety of AIInfluencer.cc, our users, or others
- Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or part of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction. We will notify you via a prominent notice on our Site if such a change occurs.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by law.
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Contact form submissions | 12 months from date of submission |
| Email correspondence | 12 months from last communication |
| Newsletter subscriber data | Until unsubscription + 30 days |
| Google Analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Server log files | 90 days |
You may request early deletion of your personal data at any time by contacting us at privacy@aiinfluencer.cc. We will process deletion requests within 30 days.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR (EU & UK Visitors)
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or European Economic Area, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and UK GDPR:
Right of Access
Request a copy of all personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Right to Restrict
Request that we limit how we use your personal data.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Automated Decisions
Rights related to automated decision-making and profiling.
Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time where processing is consent-based.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at privacy@aiinfluencer.cc. Please include your full name, the email address you used to interact with us, and a clear description of your request.
We will respond to all legitimate GDPR rights requests within 30 days. In complex cases, we may extend this by a further two months and will notify you accordingly.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
If you believe we have not handled your data in accordance with GDPR, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national data protection authority. EU residents can find their national authority at edpb.europa.eu. UK residents may contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
11. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a resident of California, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You have the right to request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you in the past 12 months.
- Right to Delete: You have the right to request deletion of personal information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal information we maintain about you.
- Right to Opt Out of Sale: We do not sell personal information. You therefore do not need to opt out of a sale that does not occur.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise your CCPA rights, please contact us at privacy@aiinfluencer.cc. We will respond within 45 days as required by CCPA.
Do Not Sell My Personal Information: AIInfluencer.cc does not sell personal information to third parties. If this policy changes, we will update this section and provide an opt-out mechanism as required by CCPA.
12. Children’s Privacy
AIInfluencer.cc is not directed at children under the age of 13 (or under 16 for users in the European Union, in accordance with GDPR Article 8). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under these ages.
If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information without your consent, please contact us immediately at privacy@aiinfluencer.cc. We will take prompt steps to delete such information from our records.
13. Data Security
We take the security of your personal data seriously and implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect it against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:
- SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site (HTTPS)
- Limited access to personal data β only team members who require it to fulfill their responsibilities
- Regular review of our data collection, storage, and processing practices
- Use of reputable, security-audited third-party service providers
Important: No method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we use commercially reasonable means to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security. In the event of a data breach that is likely to result in risk to your rights and freedoms, we will notify you and relevant authorities as required by law.
14. International Data Transfers
AIInfluencer.cc is operated from and our primary servers are located in the United States. If you are accessing our Site from the European Union, United Kingdom, or other regions with laws governing data collection and use that may differ from US law, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States.
When we transfer personal data from the EU/UK to the United States, we rely on the following transfer mechanisms to ensure adequate protection:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): Our third-party service providers (including Google) use EU-approved Standard Contractual Clauses for international data transfers
- EU-US Data Privacy Framework: Where applicable, we rely on adequacy decisions and approved frameworks for transatlantic data transfers
15. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will:
- Update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page
- Post a notice on our Site homepage for a reasonable period after the change
- Notify newsletter subscribers via email if the changes are significant
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically. Your continued use of our Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
If we make changes that require your fresh consent under GDPR (for example, if we begin a new type of data processing), we will obtain that consent before proceeding.
16. Contact Us About Privacy
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Privacy Contact
Email: privacy@aiinfluencer.cc
General Contact: hello@aiinfluencer.cc
Website: aiinfluencer.cc/contact
Response time: Within 2 business days for general inquiries. Within 30 days for GDPR rights requests (as required by law). Within 45 days for CCPA requests.