Privacy Policy

Last updated: January 26, 2026

AI Apps ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at www.aiapps.com (the "Site") and use our services.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Information You Provide

• Account Information: When you submit a tool or contact us, we may collect your name, email address, and company information.
• Newsletter Subscription: Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter via Mailchimp.
• Tool Submissions: Information about AI tools you submit, including tool name, description, URLs, and payment information processed via Stripe.
• Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content when you reach out via our contact form.
• Reviews and Ratings: Content you submit when reviewing or rating AI tools.

1.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type, and screen resolution.
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, clicks, and navigation patterns.
• IP Address: Used for security, fraud prevention, and approximate geographic location.
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: See our Cookie Policy section below.

1.3 Information from Third Parties

• Payment Processors: Stripe provides us with transaction confirmation but does not share your full payment details.
• Analytics Services: Aggregated data about site usage.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve our AI tools directory
• Process tool submissions and payments
• Send newsletter updates about AI tools and industry news (with your consent)
• Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
• Display ratings, reviews, and user-generated content
• Analyze usage patterns to enhance user experience
• Prevent fraud, abuse, and security threats
• Comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies for:

3.1 Essential Cookies

Required for site functionality, including session management, saved tools (bookmarks), and security.

3.2 Functional Cookies

Remember your preferences such as display mode, newsletter popup dismissal, and age verification for NSFW content.

3.3 Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our site to improve user experience.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

4. Information Sharing and Disclosure

We may share your information with:

• Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in operating our site:
  • Supabase (database and backend services)
  • Stripe (payment processing)
  • Mailchimp (newsletter services)
  • Resend (transactional emails)
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, subpoena, or legal process.
• Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets.
• With Your Consent: When you explicitly agree to sharing.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Specifically:

• Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
• Tool submission data: For the duration of the listing plus 2 years
• Contact form messages: 2 years
• Reviews and ratings: Indefinitely (unless you request deletion)
• Analytics data: 26 months

6. Data Security

We implement industry-standard security measures including:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission
• Secure database hosting with row-level security
• Regular security audits and updates
• Limited access to personal data by authorized personnel only
• Secure payment processing via PCI-compliant Stripe

While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

7. Your Privacy Rights

7.1 All Users

You have the right to:

• Access the personal information we hold about you
• Request correction of inaccurate data
• Request deletion of your data
• Opt-out of marketing communications
• Withdraw consent where applicable

7.2 European Users (GDPR)

If you are in the European Economic Area, you also have rights to:

• Data portability
• Restrict processing
• Object to processing
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

7.3 California Residents (CCPA)

California residents have additional rights including:

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to know if personal information is sold or disclosed
• Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell data)
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

8. Children's Privacy

Our service is not directed to individuals under 13 years of age (or 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. Adult Content (18+)

Our directory includes tools categorized as "AI NSFW" which contain adult content. Users must confirm they are 18+ to view such content. Age verification status is stored in session storage and not linked to personal identity.

10. Third-Party Links

Our site contains links to third-party AI tools and websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.

11. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your privacy rights, please contact us:

• Email: hello@aiapps.com
• Contact Form: AIapps.com/contact

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.