Welcome to TheDayAfterAI ("we", "our" or "us"). We curate artificial intelligence news from various sources and present it on thedayafterai.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you interact with our curated content and services. Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using our Website, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Information

We may collect personally identifiable information ("Personal Information") that you voluntarily provide to us when you:

  • Register an Account: When you create an account on our Website, we may collect your name, email address, and other contact information.

  • Subscribe to Newsletters: When you subscribe to our newsletters or other communications, we may collect your email address.

  • Contact Us: When you contact us for support or inquiries, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and other relevant information.

1.2 Non-Personal Information

We may collect non-personally identifiable information ("Non-Personal Information") about you whenever you interact with our Website. This may include:

  • Usage Data: Information about how you use our Website, such as pages visited, time spent on pages, and navigation paths.

  • Device Information: Information about the device you use to access our Website, including IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

  • Cookies and Tracking Technologies: Information collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies (see Section 4 for more details).

1.3 Third-Party Information

We may receive information about you from third parties, such as social media platforms, if you choose to link your account or interact with our Website through these platforms.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect in the following ways:

2.1 To Provide and Improve Our Services

  • Account Management: To create and manage your account, authenticate your identity, and provide access to personalized features.

  • Content Delivery: To deliver curated news, updates, and other content tailored to your interests.

  • Website Improvement: To analyze usage patterns and improve the functionality, content, and user experience of our Website.

2.2 Communication

  • Newsletters and Updates: To send you newsletters, promotional materials, and other communications related to our services.

  • Customer Support: To respond to your inquiries, provide support, and address any issues you may encounter.

2.3 Marketing and Advertising

  • Personalized Advertising: To display personalized advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.

  • Third-Party Advertising Partners: We may share limited information with third-party advertising partners, who may use cookies and similar technologies to collect or receive information from our Website and elsewhere on the internet to provide measurement services and targeted ads. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

2.4 Legal and Security

  • Compliance: To comply with legal obligations, respond to lawful requests, and enforce our policies.

  • Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, and other security threats.

3. How We Share Your Information

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

3.1 With Service Providers

We may share your information with third-party service providers who perform services on our behalf, such as:

  • Hosting Providers: To host and maintain our Website.

  • Email Service Providers: To manage our email communications.

  • Analytics Providers:

    • Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to understand how our Website is used. Google Analytics may collect information about your use of the Website, including your IP address. For more information on how Google collects and processes data, please visit Google's Privacy Policy.

    • Squarespace Analytics: We use Squarespace Analytics to monitor and analyze the performance and usage of our Website. Squarespace Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. For more information on how Squarespace collects and processes data, please visit Squarespace's Privacy Policy.

3.2 For Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of all or a portion of our assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction.

3.3 With Your Consent

We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

3.4 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid legal requests, such as subpoenas or court orders.

3.5 Protecting Rights and Safety

We may disclose your information to protect our rights, privacy, safety, or property, and that of our users and the public.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

4.1 Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device that help us provide a better user experience. We use cookies for various purposes, including:

  • Essential Cookies: To enable core functionality of the Website.

  • Performance Cookies: To collect information about how visitors use the Website.

  • Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and settings.

  • Advertising Cookies: To deliver personalized advertisements.

4.2 Managing Cookies

You can control the use of cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

4.3 Other Tracking Technologies

We may use web beacons, pixel tags, and similar technologies to monitor and analyze the usage of our Website and to deliver targeted advertisements. Additionally, we use Google Analytics to understand how our Website is used. Google Analytics may collect information about your use of the Website, including your IP address. We also use Squarespace Analytics to monitor and analyze the performance and usage of our Website. Squarespace Analytics may collect information such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and browsing behavior. Please note that third-party content providers may also use cookies and tracking technologies on our Website over which we have no control. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties.

4.4 Third-Party Content and Embedded Features

Our Website may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from third-party websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the same way as if the user has visited the other website. These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content. We do not control these third-party technologies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party providers.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Encryption: Using encryption to secure data transmission.

  • Access Controls: Restricting access to your information to authorized personnel only.

Despite these measures, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security of your information.

6. Data Retention

We retain your Personal Information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. When your information is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.

7. Your Rights and Choices

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the following rights regarding your Personal Information:

7.1 Access and Correction

You can access and update your Personal Information by logging into your account or contacting us directly.

7.2 Data Portability

You may have the right to receive a copy of your Personal Information in a structured, machine-readable format.

7.3 Deletion

You may request the deletion of your Personal Information, subject to certain exceptions.

7.4 Opt-Out

You can opt out of receiving promotional communications by following the unsubscribe instructions included in such emails or by contacting us directly.

7.5 Do Not Track

Our Website does not respond to “Do Not Track” signals. However, you can manage your tracking preferences through your browser settings. Please be aware that third-party sites linked from our Website may also not honour "Do Not Track" signals.

8. Rights for European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR)

8.1 Overview of GDPR Rights

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain data protection rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We are committed to helping you exercise these rights with respect to the Personal Information we collect and process.

8.2 Data Processing by Squarespace

Our Website is hosted on the Squarespace platform, which processes data on our behalf. While we strive to ensure that your Personal Information is handled in compliance with GDPR, certain aspects of data processing are managed by Squarespace. For details on how Squarespace handles personal data under GDPR, please review Squarespace's Privacy Policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

8.3 Specific GDPR Rights

  • Right to Access: You have the right to request copies of your Personal Information that we hold.

  • Right to Rectification: You have the right to request that we correct any information you believe is inaccurate or incomplete.

  • Right to Erasure: You have the right to request that we erase your Personal Information under certain conditions.

  • Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your Personal Information under certain conditions.

  • Right to Object to Processing: You have the right to object to our processing of your Personal Information under certain conditions.

  • Right to Data Portability: You have the right to request that we transfer your data to another organization, or directly to you, under certain conditions.

8.4 How to Exercise Your GDPR Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 12. We will work with Squarespace as necessary to address your request in accordance with GDPR requirements. We may need to verify your identity before responding to such requests.

9. Rights for California Residents (CCPA)

9.1 Overview of CCPA Rights

If you are a California resident, you have specific rights regarding your Personal Information under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). While we operate primarily in Australia, we are committed to respecting the privacy rights of all our users, including those in California.

9.2 Data Processing by Squarespace

Our Website is hosted on the Squarespace platform, which processes data on our behalf. Some aspects of data processing are managed by Squarespace. For details on how Squarespace handles Personal Information under the CCPA, please review Squarespace's Privacy Policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

9.3 Specific CCPA Rights

  • Right to Know: You have the right to request that we disclose certain information to you about our collection and use of your Personal Information over the past 12 months. This includes:

    • The categories of Personal Information we have collected about you.

    • The categories of sources from which the Personal Information was collected.

    • Our business or commercial purpose for collecting Personal Information.

    • The categories of third parties with whom we share Personal Information.

    • The specific pieces of Personal Information we have collected about you.

  • Right to Delete: You have the right to request that we delete any Personal Information we have collected from you, subject to certain exceptions. Upon verification of your request, we will delete your Personal Information from our records and direct our service providers to do the same, unless an exception applies.

  • Right to Opt-Out of Sale: We do not sell Personal Information. If we decide to sell Personal Information in the future, we will update this Privacy Policy accordingly and provide you with the right to opt-out.

  • Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights. This means we will not:

    • Deny you goods or services.

    • Charge you different prices or rates for goods or services, including through granting discounts or other benefits, or imposing penalties.

    • Provide you a different level or quality of goods or services.

    • Suggest that you may receive a different price or rate for goods or services or a different level or quality of goods or services.

9.4 How to Exercise Your CCPA Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided in Section 12. We may need to verify your identity before processing your request, which may require you to provide additional information.

9.5 Authorized Agents

You may designate an authorized agent to make a request on your behalf. The authorized agent must have written permission to act on your behalf, and we may require you to verify your identity directly with us.

9.6 Minors Under 16 Years of Age

We do not knowingly collect or sell Personal Information from minors under 16 years of age without affirmative authorization. If you are under 16 years old, please do not provide any Personal Information to us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from a minor under 16 years of age without verification of parental consent, we will take steps to remove that information from our servers.

10. Children's Privacy

Our Website 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 promptly.

11. Third-Party Links

As a news curator, we provide links to third-party websites for your convenience and information. Please note that when you access these links, you will be subject to the privacy policies and practices of those third-party sites. We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these third parties, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.

12. International Data Transfers

12.1 Transfer of Personal Information

Your Personal Information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than the country in which you are resident. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those of your country.

12.2 Data Processing by Squarespace

Our Website is hosted on the Squarespace platform, which may use servers located in the United States and other countries. Squarespace processes data on our behalf, and we rely on them to implement appropriate safeguards to protect your Personal Information in compliance with applicable data protection laws.

12.3 User Consent to Data Transfers

By using our Website and providing your information, you consent to the transfer of your Personal Information to Squarespace's servers and facilities, which may be located outside your country of residence. We take reasonable steps to ensure that your data is treated securely and in accordance with this Privacy Policy.

12.4 Squarespace Privacy Practices

For more information on how Squarespace handles Personal Information, please review Squarespace's Privacy Policy at https://www.squarespace.com/privacy.

13. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on our Website. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us.

Last Update: October 23, 2024