Privacy Policy
Last updated: July 25, 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how AIToolScan ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit aitoolscan.com (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described below.
1. Who We Are
AIToolScan is an online directory that helps users discover and explore AI tools. We publish publicly available information about third-party products and services for informational purposes.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Information you provide
If you contact us, leave a comment (where available), or otherwise submit information voluntarily, we may collect the content you send and any contact details you include (such as an email address).
2.2 Automatically collected information
When you visit the Site, we and our service providers may automatically collect:
- Device and browser information (e.g., user agent, language)
- IP address and approximate location derived from it
- Pages viewed, referral URLs, and timestamps
- Cookies and similar technologies used for analytics and advertising
3. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
- Understand how visitors use the Site (analytics)
- Serve and measure advertisements
- Respond to inquiries and provide support
- Protect against abuse, fraud, and security risks
- Comply with applicable legal obligations
4. Cookies, Analytics, and Advertising
We use third-party services that may set cookies or similar technologies, including:
- Google Analytics — to analyze Site traffic and usage
- Google AdSense — to display advertisements
These providers may collect information about your visits to this and other websites. You can control cookies through your browser settings, and you may opt out of personalized advertising via Google’s ads settings or industry opt-out tools where available.
5. Local Storage and Favorites
Some features (such as saving pins or preferences) may store data locally in your browser (e.g., localStorage). This data typically remains on your device and is not sent to our servers unless the feature requires it.
6. Third-Party Links
The Site links to external websites and AI tools that we do not own or control. Their privacy practices are governed by their own policies. We encourage you to review those policies before providing personal information to third parties.
7. Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We may share information with:
- Service providers who help us run the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, advertising)
- Authorities when required by law or to protect our rights and users’ safety
- Successors in connection with a merger, acquisition, or asset transfer
8. Data Retention
We retain information only as long as needed for the purposes described in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
9. Security
We take reasonable measures to protect information. However, no method of transmission or storage is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
10. Children’s Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 (or the minimum age required in your jurisdiction). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.
11. International Visitors
If you access the Site from outside the country where our servers or service providers operate, your information may be transferred to and processed in other countries that may have different data-protection laws.
12. Your Choices and Rights
Depending on your location, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of your personal information, or to object to certain processing. You may also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. To exercise applicable rights, contact us using the details below.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top will reflect the latest revision. Continued use of the Site after changes become effective constitutes acceptance of the updated Policy.
14. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us via the Site or at buymeacoffee.com/aitoolscan.