Last updated: February 1, 2026
Online AI Directory (“Online AI Directory,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect information when you visit https://onlineaidirectory.com (the “Website”) or use any related features such as browsing listings, saving tools, submitting tools, contacting us, subscribing, or creating an account (collectively, the “Services”).
By using the Website, you agree to this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree, please do not use the Website.
1) What we mean by “Personal Information”
“Personal Information” means information that identifies, relates to, describes, or could reasonably be linked to you. It does not include information that is aggregated or de-identified so it cannot reasonably identify you.
2) Information we collect
A) Information you provide to us
Depending on what you do on the Website, we may collect:
- Account information (if you create an account): name or username, email address, password (stored in an encrypted/hashed form), profile preferences.
- Saved tools / favorites: tools you bookmark or save to your profile.
- Tool submissions: information you submit about an AI tool (tool name, website link, description, category, pricing, images, and your contact details if you provide them).
- Reviews / comments (if enabled): the content you post, plus metadata like time and basic technical identifiers (see “Automatically collected data” below).
- Contact requests: name, email, and message content when you contact us.
- Newsletter / updates: email address and subscription preferences (if you opt in).
B) Information we collect automatically
When you browse or interact with the Website, we may automatically collect:
- Device & usage data: browser type, device type, operating system, language, referring URLs, pages viewed, clicks, time on page, and approximate location derived from IP address.
- Log data: IP address, timestamps, error logs, and diagnostic data.
- Cookies and similar technologies: described below in Section 5.
C) Information from third parties
We may receive information from third parties such as:
- Authentication providers (if social login is enabled): basic profile info (e.g., name/email) from sign-in providers.
- Analytics providers: performance/usage metrics.
- Payment providers (only if you buy a plan or sponsorship): billing status and transaction identifiers (we do not store full card details if a third-party processor handles payments).
- Tool websites you visit: If you click from our directory to a third-party tool, that third party may collect information under their own policies (see Section 8).
3) How we use your information
We use information for the following purposes:
- Provide and operate the Services (directory browsing, search, categories, saved tools, submissions, account management).
- Communicate with you (reply to inquiries, send transactional messages, confirm submissions).
- Send updates and marketing (only when you opt in, and you can unsubscribe anytime).
- Improve the Website (analyze usage, debug issues, enhance content, optimize performance).
- Security and fraud prevention (protect accounts, detect abuse/spam, enforce our rules).
- Legal compliance (comply with applicable laws and respond to valid legal requests).
4) Legal bases for processing (EEA/UK visitors)
If you are in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the UK, we process Personal Information only when we have a lawful basis, such as:
- Consent (e.g., optional cookies, email marketing)
- Contract necessity (e.g., account features you request)
- Legitimate interests (e.g., improving our Services, security, preventing fraud)
- Legal obligation (e.g., compliance and recordkeeping)
5) Cookies, tracking, and analytics
A) What we use
We may use:
- Essential cookies (required for site functionality, security, and login sessions)
- Preference cookies (remember settings like language or display preferences)
- Analytics cookies (measure usage and improve content)
- Advertising/affiliate cookies (only if we run ads, sponsorships, or affiliate tracking)
B) Analytics (Google Analytics)
We may use Google Analytics to understand Website traffic and usage patterns. Google uses cookies or similar technologies to measure user interaction. You can opt out of having your site activity available to Google Analytics by using Google’s opt-out browser add-on (where available).
C) Your cookie choices
You can control cookies through:
- your browser settings (block/delete cookies), and/or
- our cookie banner/consent tool (if enabled on the Website)
Note: blocking certain cookies may impact site functionality (e.g., login, saved tools).
6) Affiliate links, sponsorships, and listings (if applicable)
Online AI Directory may include affiliate links (we may earn a commission if you click and later purchase—at no extra cost to you) and/or sponsored listings / promoted placements.
When enabled, affiliate tracking may use cookies or link identifiers to attribute referrals. If you do not use affiliate links or sponsored listings, you can remove this section.
7) How we share information
We do not sell your Personal Information for money.
We may share information in these situations:
- Service providers that help us operate the Website (hosting, email delivery, analytics, security, customer support).
- Business transfers (merger, acquisition, financing, or sale of assets).
- Legal and safety (to comply with law, enforce policies, protect rights, prevent fraud/security issues).
- With your direction (when you request or consent to sharing).
8) Third-party links and tool websites
Online AI Directory lists and links to third-party AI tools and websites. If you click a tool link, you are leaving our Website. We are not responsible for third-party privacy practices, content, or security. Please review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Embedded content (videos, images, articles, widgets) from other websites may behave as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data via their own cookies/tracking.
9) Data retention
We keep Personal Information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this Privacy Policy, including maintaining accounts, providing Services, complying with legal obligations, resolving disputes, and enforcing agreements.
If you request deletion, we will delete or de-identify Personal Information unless we must keep it for legal/security reasons.
10) Security
We use reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect Personal Information. However, no online system is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11) Your rights and choices
A) Account and marketing choices
- Update account info: via your profile settings (if available).
- Unsubscribe from emails: use the “unsubscribe” link in marketing emails or contact us.
B) GDPR rights (EEA/UK)
You may have rights to:
- access, correct, or delete your data
- restrict or object to processing
- data portability
- withdraw consent at any time (for consent-based processing)
- lodge a complaint with a data protection authority
C) California privacy rights (CCPA/CPRA) – if applicable
If you are a California resident, you may have rights to know what Personal Information we collect/use/disclose, request deletion or correction, and opt out of “sale” or “sharing” (as defined by California law), if applicable.
We do not sell Personal Information for money. If we engage in advertising technology that California law considers “sharing,” we will provide an opt-out mechanism (e.g., “Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information”) where required.
12) Children’s privacy
The Website is not intended for children under 13 (or under 16 in certain jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect Personal Information from children. If you believe a child has provided Personal Information, contact us and we will take appropriate steps to delete it.
13) International transfers
Your information may be processed in countries other than where you live (for example, where our hosting or service providers operate). When required, we use appropriate safeguards for international transfers.
14) Changes to this Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will revise the “Last updated” date at the top. Your continued use of the Website after changes means you accept the updated policy.
15) Contact us
If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or want to exercise your privacy rights, contact us:
Email: info@onlineaidirectory.com