Privacy Policy

Who we are

This site is operated by The AI Year (“we”, “us”). Contact: hello@theaiyear.com.

What we collect

We may process technical data typical of any website: IP address, browser type, device type, pages viewed, and approximate location (country/region). This helps us run the site, fix errors, and understand readership.

Cookies & advertising (Google AdSense)

If you choose to accept personalized advertising in our cookie banner, we may use Google AdSense to show ads. Google may use cookies and similar technologies to personalize ads based on your visits to this and other sites. You can learn how Google uses data in Google’s partner policy and opt out of personalized ads via Google Ads Settings.

If you choose Essential only, we do not load AdSense scripts for advertising; only what is needed to operate the site may run.

Newsletter

If you sign up for email, your address is processed by the provider you configure (e.g. Buttondown, ConvertKit, Formspree). See their privacy policy for how they handle data.

Your rights (EEA / UK / similar laws)

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict processing of personal data, and to object to certain processing. Contact us at the email above. You may also lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Children

This site is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes

We may update this policy. The “Last updated” date at the top will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.