Privacy Policy for aitooljournal.com

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At AI Tools Journal (“ATJ”), the privacy of our visitors is extremely important to us. This privacy policy document outlines the types of personal information that is received and collected by ATJ and how it is used. For purposes of this Privacy Notice, “Personal Information” means any information from or about a person or, where applicable, a household, that either reasonably identifies that person or, where applicable, a household, directly or that makes that person or, where applicable, a household, reasonably identifiable when it is combined with other information from or about that person or, where applicable, a household from any source. We take measures to protect Personal Information against loss, misuse, unauthorized access, unauthorized disclosure, manipulation, or destruction.

What Information Does ATJ Gather about You?

1. Data Collected Automatically

Most of the data we collect in and through the Website and the Services is technical in nature and is collected and processed automatically through cookies and similar software-based technologies used on the Website. Alone or in combination with other data, such automatically collected data may constitute Personal Information. The data we may collect by such automated means may include:

The Uniform Resource Locator (“URL”) of the site you visited before coming to our Website, the URL of the site you visit after leaving our Website, the type of device, browser, and operating system you are using, and your Internet Protocol (“IP”) address;
Information about the articles, content, or services that you have searched and/or viewed on the Website;
Usage history relating to the Website;
Browsing history; and
Information we collect on the use of the Website via cookies. For more information, please see the sections below regarding cookies and web beacons.

Google Analytics is an element of the Website. By using cookies, Google Analytics collects and stores data such as time of visit, pages visited, time spent on each page of the Website, the Internet Protocol address, and the type of device, operating system, and browser used to access the Website. By using a browser plugin available at http://www.google.com/ads/preferences/plugin/ provided by Google, you can opt out of Google Analytics.

We and our advertising partners may also use web beacons (single pixel GIF images). These web beacons are placed in the code of the Website.

2. Data You Provide to Us

We may collect Personal Information from you, including your name, email address, physical address, and phone number, when you engage in any of the following activities:

Order ATJ advertising products through our website.
Sign up to receive promotional materials and newsletters via mail or email.
Participate in a contest, promotion, or survey.

Some of the Personal Information we collect from you, including your name, address, phone number, email address, and payment card information, is required to process your online purchases, respond to your requests, and contact you about your online purchases, if necessary.

We may also collect information regarding your:

Personal or professional interests.
Past experience with ATJ products and services.
Detailed contact preferences or other Personal Information.

We may also collect publicly available information about you from other sources, such as information from newspapers, blogs, and commercial websites or third-party data aggregators. We may use such information to supplement your Personal Information maintained by us. We may also collect Personal Information that you voluntarily disclose on the website, absent any request from us.

How Does ATJ Use Your Information?

We may use information you provide to us for a variety of purposes, including:

To process purchases, refunds, exchanges, and other transactions.
To contact you about questions or communications regarding your order.
To respond to your customer service inquiries.
To contact you about new products, services, special events, and promotions (unless you have elected otherwise in accordance with the “How Can You Access or Change Your Information?” section).
To help us learn about your preferences.
To help us improve our website, products, services, and other offerings.
To measure the overall effectiveness of our online advertising, content, and programming.
Analytics, market research, and/or analyzing trends.
Advertising.
To otherwise enhance your experience on our website.

We provide our users a choice as to whether they would like to receive marketing or promotional communications. Users may also from time to time receive up-to-date information on products and services via our email newsletter. Users may opt out at any time from receiving these communications.

Who Do We Share Personal Information With?

When you visit our website, we share information that we collect from you, such as your email (in hashed form), IP address, or information about your device, browser, or operating system, with our identity partners/service providers, including LiveRamp Inc, Audigent, and ID5. LiveRamp Inc, Audigent, and ID5 return an online identification code that we may store in our first-party cookie for our use in online, in-app, and cross-channel advertising, and it may be shared with advertising companies to enable interest-based and targeted advertising. You must utilize each of the following tools to ensure that you are opted out:

In addition, we may disclose Personal Information you provide to us or that we collect automatically on the Website and through our services with the following categories of third parties:

Advertisers;
Service providers, such as data storage service providers, marketing service providers, and communications service providers (they may only use Personal Information for the purpose of providing services to us);
Public authorities, such as law enforcement, if legally required; and
Our subsidiaries and affiliates, if any; or a subsequent owner, co-owner, or operator of the Website and/or the Services in connection with a corporate merger, sale, or reorganization.

Log Files

Like many other websites, ATJ uses log files. The information inside log files includes IP addresses, browser type, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamps, referring/exit pages, and clicks to analyze trends, administer the site, track user movement, and gather demographic information. IP addresses are not linked to personally identifiable information.

ATJ also uses Google Analytics to compile usage statistics. Google’s privacy policy can be found here.

Cookies and Web Beacons

When you visit ATJ, cookies may be stored on your computer. Cookies help identify your browser and store visitor preferences, record user-specific information, and customize webpage content. Categories of cookies include:

Required Cookies: Essential for Website functionality (no opt-out available).
Performance Cookies: Improve Website performance (manage via browser settings or Flash cookies settings).
Functionality Cookies: Remember preferences (e.g., username, language).
Targeting/Advertising Cookies: Used by third parties (e.g., Google’s DoubleClick DART cookie) to deliver targeted ads. Opt out of the DART cookie here.

For details on managing cookies, visit your browser’s website (e.g., Chrome, Firefox).

Advertising

We display advertisements via third-party ad networks (e.g., Google AdSense). These third parties use cookies, JavaScript, or web beacons to measure ad effectiveness and personalize content. ATJ has no control over these cookies. Review third-party privacy policies for opt-out instructions.

To opt out of personalized ads, visit:

Communication Between ATJ and You

Messages sent via email or web forms may be stored to process inquiries, improve services, or contact you.

How Can You Access or Change Your Information?

Access, review, or edit your Personal Information by contacting us via our Contact Us page. Opt out of marketing communications using the unsubscribe link in emails or by emailing privacy@aitooljournal.com.

Data Retention

We retain Personal Information only as long as needed for the purposes described or to comply with legal obligations.

Links to Other Website

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked on our platform. Exercise caution and review their privacy policies.

Children

Our Website is not intended for users under 16. We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children.

Do-Not-Track Signals

Our Website does not respond to Do-Not-Track signals. Disable tracking via cookie settings.

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS

Requests to Know/Delete: Email privacy@aitooljournal.com.
Opt Out of Sales: Visit Do Not Sell My Info.
Non-Discrimination: You have the right not to be discriminated against for exercising privacy rights.

FOR EU RESIDENTS

Data Transfers: Personal data may be transferred to the U.S. with appropriate safeguards.
Your Rights: Access, correct, delete, or restrict your data. Email privacy@aitooljournal.com.
Complaints: Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Changes to This Policy

ATJ reserves the right to update this Privacy Policy. The latest version will be posted with the effective date.

Updated on May 05, 2025