1. Information We Collect

Information you provide directly:

• Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
• Contact details when you use our contact form
• Tool information when you submit an AI tool for directory inclusion
• Any feedback, reviews, or messages you send us

Information collected automatically:

• IP address, browser type, device information, and operating system
• Pages visited, time spent on pages, and referring URLs (via Google Analytics)
• Cookies and similar tracking technologies

2. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

• Send newsletters and AI tool updates — only with your explicit consent
• Process and review AI tool submission requests
• Respond to your enquiries and provide customer support
• Analyse website traffic to improve our content and user experience
• Prevent fraud and ensure the security of our platform
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for their marketing purposes. Ever.

3. Cookies

We use the following types of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly (session management, security)
• Analytics cookies: Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site and improve the experience
• Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences between visits

You can control and disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

4. Third-Party Services

Our website uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behaviour analysis
• Google Fonts: Web typography loading from Google servers
• Affiliate Links: Some tool links may be affiliate links earning us a commission

Each service has its own privacy policy. We recommend reviewing them independently.

5. Data Retention

• Newsletter subscribers: Until you unsubscribe
• Contact form submissions: 12 months from submission date
• Tool submission data: As long as the listing remains active in our directory
• Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics standard retention)

6. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding your personal data:

• Access: Request a copy of your personal data we hold
• Correction: Request correction of any inaccurate personal data
• Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
• Opt-out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the unsubscribe link
• Portability: Request your data in a structured, machine-readable format

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@vbwebtools.com. We will respond within 30 days.

7. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational security measures to protect your personal information, including SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmission, secure server infrastructure, and regular security audits. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

8. Children’s Privacy

VB Web AI Tools is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately and we will delete it.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify users of material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a new effective date. Your continued use of our website after the effective date constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us: