Our Approach to Privacy
AI Tool Advisor is a content website that provides reviews and comparisons of AI SaaS tools. We take a minimal approach to data collection. We do not have user accounts, we do not process payments, and we do not collect personal information beyond what is necessary to understand how people use our site and improve our content.
If you have questions about this policy, contact us at alex@wuyifan.shop.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
Like most websites, we use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. Google Analytics collects the following types of information automatically when you visit:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referral source (how you arrived at our site — search engine, social media, direct link, etc.)
- Device information (browser type, operating system, screen resolution)
- General location (country and city level only, derived from your IP address)
- Language preferences from your browser settings
Google Analytics does not collect personally identifiable information (PII) like your name, email address, or precise location. We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your full IP address is never stored. We do not use Google Analytics advertising features, demographic reports, or remarketing.
Information You Voluntarily Provide
We collect information you choose to provide when you:
- Email us at alex@wuyifan.shop. We receive your email address and whatever information you include in your message.
- Submit feedback or corrections through our GitHub repository or contact form.
We do not have a newsletter signup form, user accounts, or comment sections. If these features are added in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
Cookies
AI Tool Advisor itself does not set any first-party cookies. However, the third-party services we use may set cookies in your browser:
- Google Analytics sets cookies (
_ga,_gid,_gat) to track page views and session data. These are analytics cookies, not advertising cookies. - Affiliate networks (PartnerStack, Impact, ShareASale) may set cookies when you click an affiliate link. These cookies track referrals so the affiliate network can attribute commissions. They typically expire within 30-90 days.
You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time. Disabling cookies will not affect your ability to read our content. The site will function identically without cookies enabled.
We do not display a cookie consent banner because we do not use cookies for advertising, tracking, or any purpose that requires consent under GDPR, CCPA, or other privacy regulations. The analytics cookies we use are exempt from consent requirements as they are strictly limited to aggregated, anonymous measurement.
How We Use Your Information
The information we collect is used exclusively for:
- Understanding site traffic and content performance. Which reviews are most popular? Where do readers come from? How long do they spend reading? This helps us prioritize which tools to review next and identify content that needs updating.
- Responding to emails and inquiries. If you email us, we use your email address to reply. We do not add your email to any mailing list or share it with anyone else.
We do not:
- Sell your personal information to third parties
- Use your data for targeted advertising
- Build user profiles or track you across other websites
- Use automated decision-making or profiling
- Share your data with AI tool companies whose products we review
Data Sharing and Third Parties
We share limited, anonymized data with the following third-party services that help us operate the site:
| Service | Data Shared | Purpose | Privacy Policy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Anonymized page views, device info, general location | Site analytics and content performance measurement | Google Privacy Policy |
| PartnerStack | Click data on affiliate links (anonymized, aggregated) | Affiliate commission tracking | PartnerStack Privacy Policy |
| Static hosting provider | Standard web server logs (IP address, request URL, timestamp) | Site hosting and basic security | Depends on hosting provider |
We do not embed social media widgets, video players from third-party platforms, or any other content that tracks you across the web.
Data Retention
- Google Analytics data: Retained for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted.
- Email correspondence: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion, so we can reference past conversations.
- Server logs: Retained for 30-90 days depending on the hosting provider, primarily for security and debugging purposes.
Your Rights
Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right to access: You can request a copy of any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to deletion: You can request that we delete any personal data we hold about you.
- Right to object: You can object to our processing of your personal data.
- Right to data portability: You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
To exercise any of these rights, email us at alex@wuyifan.shop. We will respond within 30 days. Since we collect minimal data and do not have user accounts, most requests will be straightforward to process.
GDPR (European Economic Area and UK)
Under the General Data Protection Regulation, our legal basis for processing data through Google Analytics is legitimate interest — we have a legitimate interest in understanding how visitors use our site to improve our content. The data collected is minimal, anonymized, and does not infringe on fundamental rights and freedoms.
For email correspondence, our legal basis is consent (you chose to email us) and legitimate interest (responding to your inquiry).
CCPA (California, USA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information, so the opt-out right is not applicable. To exercise your rights under CCPA, email alex@wuyifan.shop.
Children's Privacy
AI Tool Advisor is not directed at children under 13 (or the applicable age of digital consent in your country). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
External Links
Our site contains links to external websites (the AI tools we review, affiliate networks, and other resources). This privacy policy applies only to AI Tool Advisor. When you click an external link, you are subject to that site's privacy policy. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any tools you decide to use, particularly AI tools that may process the content you input.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make changes, we update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. If we make material changes that affect how we handle your data, we will add a notice on the homepage. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
For any questions about this privacy policy or how your data is handled, contact:
Alex Chen
AI Tool Advisor
Melbourne, Australia
Email: alex@wuyifan.shop
If you are in the EEA or UK and have concerns about our data practices, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.