Privacy Policy

Introduction

AI Playground ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter.

By using our service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. If you do not agree with our policies and practices, please do not use our services.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect the following personal information when you subscribe to our newsletter or submit AI tools/news:

• Email address
• Name (optional)
• Role/profession (e.g., AI Researcher, Game Developer, AI Enthusiast, Gamer)
• AI and gaming interests
• Submission details (tool information, research papers, news stories, contact details)

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information about your device:

• IP address
• Browser type and version
• Operating system
• Referring URLs
• Pages viewed and time spent on pages
• Device identifiers

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• Newsletter Delivery: To send you our weekly AI Playground newsletter
• Content Personalization: To tailor content recommendations based on your interests
• Communication: To respond to your inquiries and send important updates
• Analytics: To understand how users interact with our website and newsletter
• Submissions: To review and potentially feature submitted AI tools, research, and news stories in our newsletter
• Service Improvement: To improve our content curation and user experience
• Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:

• Service Providers: We use Resend for email delivery and Supabase for data storage. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal Requirements: We may disclose your information if required by law or in response to valid legal requests.
• Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred to the acquiring entity.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. This includes:

• Encryption of data in transit and at rest
• Regular security assessments and updates
• Access controls and authentication requirements
• Secure hosting infrastructure

However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your information, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Your Rights and Choices

You have the following rights regarding your personal information:

• Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you
• Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
• Unsubscribe: Opt out of receiving our newsletter at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in any email
• Object: Object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes
• Data Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at aiplaygroundnews@gmail.com.

Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to track activity on our website and store certain information. Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our service.

Third-Party Links

Our newsletter and website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

Children's Privacy

Our service is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us, and we will take steps to delete such information.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and maintained on servers located outside of your state, province, country, or other governmental jurisdiction where data protection laws may differ. By using our service, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries where we operate.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this 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 "Last Updated" date. You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.

Contact Us

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