PRIVACY POLICY
This Privacy Policy explains how Artificially Wiser collects, uses, stores, and protects the personal information of visitors to www.artificiallywiser.com. By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this Policy.
This Policy complies with: GDPR (EU), LOPD-GDD (Spain), LGPD (Brazil), CCPA/CalOPPA (USA), and data protection laws in Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, and Chile.
1. Who We Are
Artificially Wiser is an AI tool directory and content platform.
Email: contact@artificiallywiser.com
Website: www.artificiallywiser.com
2. What Data We Collect
2.1 Data you provide voluntarily
• Contact form submissions: name, email address, and message
• Newsletter subscriptions: email address
• Comments or feedback submitted through the Site
2.2 Data collected automatically
• IP address and approximate geographic location
• Browser type, version, and language
• Pages visited and time spent on the Site
• Referring website or search query
• Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies (see Section 6)
2.3 Data from third parties
Our hosting provider Hostinger may collect technical data per their own privacy policies. We embed videos from Pexels.com. When you click affiliate links, the destination tool collects data under their own policy. We do not store payment information.
3. How We Use Your Data
• To respond to contact form inquiries and support requests
• To send newsletters, if you have subscribed and given consent
• To analyze Site traffic and improve user experience (via Google Analytics)
• To comply with legal obligations
• To detect and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
We do not use your data for automated decision-making with legal or significant effects.
4. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR / LOPD-GDD)
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR): newsletters and non-essential cookies
• Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): analytics and Site security
• Legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR): when required by law
• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): when you contact us with a request
5. Data Sharing and Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal data. We may share data with:
• Hostinger — web hosting and infrastructure provider
• Google Analytics — anonymized usage statistics (see Section 6)
• Email service providers — for newsletter delivery, if applicable
• Website publishing/management partner — acts as a data processor under a Data Processing Agreement
• Affiliate networks — when you click an affiliate link, that tool's privacy policy applies
6. Cookies
See Part 6 of this document (Cookie Policy) for full details. Summary:
• Essential cookies — no consent required
• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics) — consent required in EU/Spain
• Preference cookies — language and display settings
• Affiliate tracking cookies — consent required
7. Data Retention
• Contact form data: up to 12 months
• Newsletter subscribers: until you unsubscribe
• Google Analytics data: up to 26 months (anonymized)
• Legal records: as required by applicable law
8. International Data Transfers
Data may be processed by providers outside your country. For transfers outside the EU/EEA, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
9. Your Rights
• Access — request a copy of your data
• Rectification — request correction of inaccurate data
• Erasure — request deletion of your data (right to be forgotten)
• Restriction — limit how we process your data
• Portability — receive your data in a machine-readable format
• Objection — object to processing based on legitimate interests
• Withdraw consent — at any time, without affecting prior lawful processing
• Lodge a complaint — AEPD (Spain): aepd.es | INAI (Mexico): inai.org.mx | ANPD (Brazil): gov.br/anpd | SIC (Colombia): sic.gov.co
To exercise your rights: contact@artificiallywiser.com. We respond within 30 days.
10. Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed at children under 16. Contact us immediately if you believe a minor has provided personal data and we will delete it.
11. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No internet transmission is 100% secure.
12. Third-Party Links
Affiliate and informational links lead to third-party sites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. Review their policies before submitting personal information.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy periodically. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page reflects the most recent revision.
14. Contact
Email: contact@artificiallywiser.com
Website: www.artificiallywiser.com
EU/Spain users may file a complaint with the AEPD: www.aepd.es