Privacy Policy

1. Overview

Welcome to AIVault Online ("we," "us," or "our"), accessible at aivaultonline.com. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.

This Privacy Policy applies to all information collected through our website and any related services, communications, or promotions. By using our website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

2. Information We Collect

Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our website, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics and similar tools, including:

• IP address (anonymized)
• Browser type and version
• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring website (where you came from)
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Geographic location (country/region level only)
• Click behavior on our website

Information You Do NOT Provide to Us

We do not collect the following through our website:

• Name or email address (unless you contact us directly)
• Payment or financial information
• Social media profile data
• Phone numbers or physical addresses

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To analyze website traffic and improve our content
• To understand which AI tools and reviews are most useful to our readers
• To measure the performance of our affiliate links
• To detect and prevent fraudulent activity
• To comply with legal obligations

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes.

4. Cookies & Tracking

Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience and analyze website traffic.

Types of Cookies We Use

• Analytics Cookies — Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous data about how visitors use our site
• Affiliate Cookies — When you click an affiliate link, a cookie may be set by the third-party merchant to track referrals
• Functional Cookies — Used to remember your preferences on our website

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can choose to accept, reject, or delete cookies at any time. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of some websites.

You can also opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

5. Affiliate Disclosure

AIVault Online participates in affiliate marketing programs. This means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links on our website and subsequently make a purchase or sign up for a service.

• Affiliate links are clearly used throughout our reviews and recommendations
• Our editorial opinions are not influenced by affiliate relationships
• You pay the same price whether or not you use our affiliate link
• Commissions help us maintain and grow this website at no cost to you

We only recommend products and services we believe provide genuine value to our readers.

6. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect information:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website traffic. Google Analytics collects anonymized data about your visit. You can review Google's privacy policy at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads to promote our content. Google may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our website. You can opt out of personalized advertising at google.com/settings/ads.

Affiliate Networks

When you click affiliate links on our website, you will be directed to third-party websites with their own privacy policies. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites.

7. GDPR Rights (EU Users)

If you are located in the European Union, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right to Access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
• Right to Rectification — You can request correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure — You can request deletion of your personal data
• Right to Restrict Processing — You can request that we limit how we use your data
• Right to Data Portability — You can request your data in a portable format
• Right to Object — You can object to our processing of your personal data

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at hello@aivaultonline.com. We will respond within 30 days.

Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest — specifically to analyze and improve our website content and performance.

8. CCPA Rights (California Users)

If you are a California resident, you have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):

• Right to Know — You can request information about what personal data we collect, use, and share
• Right to Delete — You can request deletion of personal information we have collected
• Right to Opt-Out — You have the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information. We do not sell personal information.
• Right to Non-Discrimination — We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights
• Right to Correct — You can request correction of inaccurate personal information
• Right to Limit Use — You can limit the use of sensitive personal information

To submit a verifiable consumer request, contact us at hello@aivaultonline.com. We will respond within 45 days.

9. CalOPPA Compliance

In accordance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act (CalOPPA), we agree to the following:

• Users can visit our website anonymously
• Our Privacy Policy link is clearly visible on our homepage and all pages with a link in the footer
• We will notify users of any Privacy Policy changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Users can change their personal information by contacting us via email

Do Not Track Signals

We honor Do Not Track signals. When a Do Not Track signal is detected from your browser, we will not track, plant cookies, or use advertising. We do not allow third-party behavioral tracking in response to DNT signals.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at hello@aivaultonline.com and we will delete such information promptly.

This website complies with the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons.

When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your continued use of our website after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us: