Effective Date: May 1, 2023
This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, disclose, and protect the personal information of users visiting our blog site on artificial intelligence (“Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and complying with applicable privacy laws in Canada, the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. By accessing and using our Site, you consent to the terms of this Privacy Policy.
- Collection of Personal Information
1.1 Information You Provide: We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide when you interact with our Site, such as when you subscribe to our newsletter, submit comments, or contact us through the provided channels. This information may include your name, email address, and any other information you choose to provide.
1.2 Automatically Collected Information: We may automatically collect certain information when you visit our Site, such as your IP address, device information, browser type, and operating system. This information is collected through the use of cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
- Use of Personal Information
2.1 We may use the personal information we collect to:
- Provide and improve our Site and its content
- Respond to your inquiries and communicate with you
- Send you newsletters, updates, and promotional materials (with your consent)
- Monitor and analyze usage trends and preferences
- Detect, prevent, and address technical or security issues
2.2 We will not use your personal information for purposes other than those described in this Privacy Policy without obtaining your consent.
- Disclosure of Personal Information
3.1 We may disclose your personal information:
- To our service providers and partners who assist us in operating our Site and providing services to you (e.g., hosting providers, email service providers)
- To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- To protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, or those of others
- In connection with a business transaction, such as a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets
3.2 We will not sell, rent, or lease your personal information to third parties for their own marketing purposes without your explicit consent.
- Data Retention and Security
4.1 We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law.
4.2 We implement reasonable security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no data transmission or storage system can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any login information and passwords associated with your use of our Site.
- International Data Transfers
5.1 We may transfer your personal information to jurisdictions outside of your country for the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, including to Canada, the United States, the European Union, and the United Kingdom. Please note that the privacy laws of these countries may differ from those in your jurisdiction.
5.2 Whenever we transfer personal information to countries outside the European Union and the United Kingdom, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as using standard contractual clauses or relying on the recipient’s Privacy Shield certification (if applicable) to provide an adequate level of data protection.
- Your Rights and Choices
6.1 You have certain rights regarding your personal information, subject to applicable laws, which may include the right to:
- Access, correct, or request deletion of your personal information
- Object to the processing of your personal information
- Withdraw your consent (if applicable)
- Restrict or limit the processing of your personal information
- Request the portability