Privacy Policy
Last updated: November 14, 2025
Introduction
Aidrift ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the Aidrift.tech website and related services ("Service"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you visit our website.
We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our site. This policy describes our privacy practices in clear, simple language.
1. Information We Collect
Email Addresses
We collect email addresses when you:
- Create an account or register on our platform
- Submit a tool suggestion via the "Suggest Tool" form
- Sign up for notifications or updates (if applicable)
Email collection is optional for browsing. You only need to provide your email if you want to:
- Create an account
- Contribute tools to the directory
- Receive administrative communications
Website Usage Data (via Google Analytics)
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our Service. This includes:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- Referral source (how you found us)
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- Interactions with search and filters
Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies. These cookies are not personally identifiable without additional information.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:
- Remember your preferences and user session
- Measure website performance and analytics
- Provide a better user experience
You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect your experience on our Service.
Other Information
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal information such as:
- Credit card or payment information
- Phone numbers (unless voluntarily provided)
- Social Security numbers or passport information
- Medical or health information
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- Account Management: To create and maintain your account, authenticate your identity, and manage your profile
- Service Delivery: To process tool submissions, manage approvals, and send related notifications
- Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send administrative updates, or communicate about changes to our Service
- Analytics & Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the quality, functionality, and user experience of Aidrift
- Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, or legal processes
- Fraud Prevention: To detect, prevent, and address fraud, security issues, or other malicious activity
3. Information Sharing & Disclosure
Third-Party Service Providers
We may share your information with trusted third parties who help us operate our Service:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage insights
- Email/Hosting Services: For account management and communication infrastructure
- Authentication Services: For secure login (Google OAuth)
Public Content
Any tool information you submit to our directory may be publicly visible on Aidrift.tech. Tool submissions are displayed as part of our AI tools directory.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, or if we believe in good faith that such disclosure is necessary to:
- Comply with legal obligations or court orders
- Enforce our Terms of Service
- Protect the safety of our users or the public
- Prevent or investigate fraud or security issues
No Sale of Data
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Your email and usage data remain confidential.
4. Data Retention
We retain your information for as long as necessary to provide our Service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy:
- Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 12 months after deletion, then securely destroyed
- Email Communications: Retained to maintain communication history and for legal compliance
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics typically retains data for 14 months
- Tool Submissions: Retained indefinitely as part of our directory (public submissions)
You may request deletion of your account and associated data by contacting us (see "Contact Us" section below).
5. Data Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction:
- HTTPS encryption for all data in transit
- Secure password hashing for account credentials
- Access controls and authentication mechanisms
- Regular security audits and monitoring
However, no security system is completely foolproof. While we take every precaution, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You use our Service at your own risk.
6. Your Rights & Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
- Correction: You can request that we update or correct inaccurate information
- Deletion: You can request deletion of your account and associated data
- Opt-Out: You can opt out of marketing communications or analytics tracking
- Data Portability: You can request your data in a portable, machine-readable format
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information in the "Contact Us" section below.
7. Third-Party Links
Aidrift contains links to external websites and AI tools. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these third-party sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing any personal information.
8. Children Privacy
Aidrift is not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided us with personal information, we will take steps to delete such information and terminate the account.
9. International Users & Data Transfers
Aidrift is hosted and operated in the United States. If you access our Service from outside the United States, you consent to the transfer, storage, and processing of your personal information in the United States and other countries, which may have different privacy laws than your country of residence.
10. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by posting the updated Privacy Policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date above.
Your continued use of Aidrift after any modifications constitutes your acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
We will respond to your inquiry within 30 days.
GDPR & Privacy Compliance
If you are located in the European Union, United Kingdom, or another jurisdiction with privacy laws similar to GDPR, you have additional rights. We comply with applicable data protection regulations and will honor requests for data access, correction, deletion, and portability in accordance with local laws.