Privacy Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. Who we are
PickyAI (pickyai.xyz) is an independent AI tools review platform. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect when you visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with our content, and how we use it.
2. Data we collect
a) Data you provide directly
- Email address — when you subscribe to our newsletter. We use this solely to send you the newsletter you signed up for.
b) Data collected automatically
- Usage data — pages visited, time spent, referring URLs, and device/browser information. Collected via our analytics provider.
- IP address — logged automatically by our hosting provider for security and performance purposes.
- Cookies — we use cookies for analytics and basic site functionality. See Section 5 for details.
3. How we use your data
- To send you the newsletter you subscribed to (email only)
- To understand how visitors use our site and improve content (analytics)
- To ensure the security and performance of our infrastructure
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell your personal data. We do not use your data for advertising profiling beyond standard analytics.
4. Third-party services
We use third-party services that may process your data on our behalf:
Analytics provider
Measures site traffic, page views, traffic sources, and user engagement to help us improve the site.
Email delivery provider
Stores your email address and sends the newsletter on our behalf.
Hosting provider
Serves the website and processes server request logs for security and performance.
Media delivery provider
Hosts and delivers images used across the site.
All third-party providers are contractually required to process data only on our instructions and to protect it in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
5. Cookies
We use the following types of cookies:
Analytics cookies
Set by our analytics provider to measure site usage. These are not essential to the site's function.
Functional cookies
Used for basic site functionality such as remembering preferences.
You can disable non-essential cookies in your browser settings at any time.
6. Data retention
- Email addresses — retained until you unsubscribe. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email.
- Analytics data — retained for up to 14 months, in line with standard analytics retention periods.
- Server logs — retained for a short period for security and performance monitoring, then deleted automatically.
7. Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Deletion — request that we delete your personal data
- Correction — request correction of inaccurate data
- Portability — receive your data in a portable format
- Objection — object to certain types of processing
To exercise any of these rights, contact us. We will respond within 30 days. Newsletter subscribers can unsubscribe instantly via the link in any email.
8. Children's privacy
PickyAI is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.
9. Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. For significant changes, we'll notify newsletter subscribers.
10. Contact
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out via our Company page.