Privacy Policy for The Circuit AI
Welcome to The Circuit AI (https://thecircuitai.com/). This Privacy Policy explains how The Circuit AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, and discloses information about you when you visit our website, utilize our content, and engage with our affiliate links.
Your privacy is critically important to us. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy
1. Information We Collect
We collect several types of information from and about users of our Site:
A. Personal Information
This includes information that can be used to identify you, which you voluntarily provide to us when:
Subscribing to a Newsletter: Your email address, and optionally your name.
Filling out a Contact Form: Your name and email address.
Leaving Comments: Your name (or chosen nickname) and email address.
B. Non-Personal & Usage Data (Automatically Collected)
When you access the Site, we automatically collect certain non-personal information about your device, browsing actions, and patterns. This data helps us analyze website traffic and optimize performance.
Log Data: IP address, browser type, device identifiers, referring/exit pages, and the date/time of your visit.
Usage Data: Information on how you interact with the Site, such as the pages you view, the links you click, and the duration of your visit.
C. Information from Third Parties (Affiliate & Advertising Partners)
We use third-party tools and services (including affiliate networks) that may collect data.
Affiliate Tracking: When you click on an affiliate link on our site, the affiliate network may use tracking cookies to record that you came from The Circuit AI. This tracking data typically includes an anonymous ID and the date and time of the click, and may track subsequent purchases on the affiliate partner’s site to calculate commissions.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for various purposes, including:
To Operate and Maintain the Site: Ensuring the website functions correctly and efficiently.
To Personalize Your Experience: Offering more relevant AI tools, content, and reviews.
To Send Communications: If you subscribe, we use your email to send updates, promotional offers, and information related to AI and our affiliate partners.
For Analytics and Improvement: Analyzing user behavior to improve the quality of our content and user interface.
To Fulfill Affiliate Obligations: Tracking affiliate clicks and conversions to earn commissions, which funds the operation of the site.
For Legal Compliance: Protecting our rights, property, and safety, and complying with legal obligations.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
The Circuit AI, along with third-party service providers (like Google Analytics, affiliate networks, and advertisers), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Cookies: Small data files stored on your device that uniquely identify your browser. They are used for functionality, analyzing traffic, and affiliate tracking.
Affiliate Cookies: When you click an affiliate link, a tracking cookie is placed to credit The Circuit AI with the referral if you make a purchase. This mechanism is essential for our affiliate business model.
You have the ability to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may interfere with affiliate tracking and the functionality of the Site.
4. Disclosure of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or lease your Personal Information to third parties. We may share your information only in the following limited circumstances:
Service Providers: We may share information with trusted third-party vendors who perform services on our behalf, such as hosting, analytics, and email distribution.
Affiliate Partners: As necessary for affiliate tracking and commissions (generally non-personal data only).
Legal Requirements: When required by law, such as to comply with a subpoena or other legal process.
Business Transfers: In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction.
5. Security of Your Information
We implement reasonable security measures designed to protect your Personal Information. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
6. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data. If you wish to exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details in Section 8. We will respond to your request within one month.
7. Children's Privacy (COPPA)
Our Site is not intended for use by anyone under the age of 13 (“Children”). We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from anyone under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Children have provided us with Personal Information, please contact us so we can take steps to remove that information from our servers.
8. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the “Effective Date” at the top. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes