Privacy Policy
Last Updated: January 9, 2025
1. Introduction
AI Agents Directory ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. This Privacy Policy explains our practices regarding the collection, use, disclosure, and safeguarding of your information when you use our website aiagentsdirectory.com and related services.
This policy applies to all users globally and complies with major privacy regulations including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), and other applicable laws.
2. Information We Collect
2.1 Personal Information
We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide:
- Identity Information: name, username, profile information
- Contact Information: email address, phone number (optional)
- Account Information: login credentials, preferences
- Transaction Data: payment information for premium services
- Communication Data: messages, feedback, survey responses
- Professional Information: company details when submitting AI agents
2.2 Automatically Collected Information
Our systems automatically collect:
- Technical Data: IP address, browser type, device information
- Usage Data: pages visited, time spent, interaction patterns
- Location Data: approximate location based on IP address
- Cookie Data: as detailed in our Cookie Policy
- Analytics Data: website performance and user behavior metrics
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
We process personal data under the following legal bases:
- Consent: When you explicitly agree to the processing
- Contractual Necessity: To provide our services
- Legal Obligations: To comply with applicable laws
- Legitimate Interests: For business operations and improvements
4. How We Use Your Information
We use collected information for:
- Service Provision: Operating and maintaining our platform
- Authentication: Verifying user identity and preventing fraud
- Communication: Sending service updates and newsletters
- Personalization: Tailoring content and recommendations
- Analytics: Improving our services and user experience
- Legal Compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements
- Security: Protecting our platform and users
5. Data Sharing and Disclosure
We may share your information with:
- Service Providers: For platform operations and maintenance
- Business Partners: For integrated services and features
- Legal Authorities: When required by law
- Affiliated Companies: For service improvement
We do not sell personal information to third parties.
6. Data Protection and Security
We implement robust security measures including:
- Encryption: TLS/SSL for data transmission
- Access Controls: Role-based access management
- Data Backup: Regular secure backups
- Security Monitoring: 24/7 system monitoring
- Incident Response: Documented procedures for breaches
- Employee Training: Regular security awareness training
7. Your Privacy Rights
You have the right to:
- Access your personal data
- Rectify inaccurate data
- Request data erasure (right to be forgotten)
- Restrict or object to processing
- Data portability
- Withdraw consent
- Lodge complaints with supervisory authorities
8. International Data Transfers
We may transfer data internationally. When doing so, we ensure appropriate safeguards through:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Adequacy decisions
- Privacy Shield certification (where applicable)
9. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes specified in this policy or as required by law. When data is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or anonymized.
10. Children's Privacy
Our services are not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect or process data from children under 16 without parental consent.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically. We will notify you of material changes through our website or email. Continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
12. Contact Information
For privacy-related inquiries or to exercise your rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@aiagentsdirectory.com
General inquiries: hello@aiagentsdirectory.com