THE AI PROTOCOL PRIVACY POLICY
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1. INTRODUCTION

The AI Protocol ("Company," "we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy ("Policy") explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website at https://aiprotocol.info (the "Site"). By accessing or using the Site, you consent to the practices described herein.

2. SCOPE AND APPLICABILITY

This Policy applies to:

• Visitors to our Site

• Individuals who contact us via forms or email

• Subscribers to our communications
  
  
  

It does not govern third-party services linked from our Site (see Section 8).

3. INFORMATION WE COLLECT

3.1 Personal Information

We may collect:

• Identifiers: Name, email address, IP address

• Commercial Information: Inquiries about our services

• Technical Data: Browser type, operating system, device information

3.2 Automatic Data Collection

Through cookies and similar technologies (see Section 5), we collect:

• Usage patterns (pages visited, time spent)

• Referring URLs

• Clickstream data

3.3 User-Provided Information

Data you voluntarily submit via:

• Contact forms

• Newsletter sign-ups

• Feedback submissions

4. HOW WE USE YOUR INFORMATION

PurposeLegal BasisSite operation and improvementsLegitimate interestResponding to inquiriesContractual necessityAnalytics and performance metricsConsent (where required)Compliance with legal obligationsLegal requirement

5. COOKIES AND TRACKING TECHNOLOGIES

5.1 Types of Cookies

• Essential: Necessary for Site functionality

• Analytical: Google Analytics (anonymized data)

• Preference: Remember user settings

5.2 Your Choices

Manage preferences via:

• Browser settings (disable/all cookies)

• Cookie consent banner (where applicable)

• Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on

6. DATA SHARING AND DISCLOSURE

6.1 Service Providers

We engage third parties for:

• Hosting and infrastructure

• Analytics (e.g., Google)

• Customer support

All providers are bound by confidentiality agreements.

6.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information to:

• Comply with subpoenas or court orders

• Protect our legal rights or public safety

6.3 No Sale of Data

We do not sell, rent, or trade personal information.

7. DATA RETENTION

We retain information only as long as necessary to:

• Fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy

• Comply with legal obligations

• Resolve disputes or enforce agreements

Typical retention periods:

• Contact form submissions: 24 months

• Analytics data: 14 months

8. THIRD-PARTY LINKS

The Site may contain links to external websites. We:

• Do not control their privacy practices

• Encourage review of their policies before sharing data

9. DATA SECURITY

We implement measures including:

• TLS/SSL encryption

• Regular security audits

• Access controls

However, no system is 100% secure—we disclaim all liabilities for risk that are not in our foreseeable control.

10. YOUR RIGHTS

10.1 Available Rights

Depending on the jurisdiction, you may:

• Request access to or correction of your data

• Object to processing and data portability

• Request deletion (subject to legal exceptions)

• Withdraw consent (where applicable)

10.2 Exercising Rights

Submit requests to: contact@aiprotocol.info

We will respond within 30 days (may extend for complex requests).

11. INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS

By using the Site, you acknowledge that:

• Data may be processed in jurisdictions with different privacy laws

• We use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for EU/UK transfers

12. CHILDREN'S PRIVACY

The Site is not intended for users under 18. We:

• Do not knowingly collect data from children

• Will delete such information if discovered

13. POLICY UPDATES

We may modify this Policy by posting revisions on this page. Material changes will be notified via:

• Site banners

• Email (for subscribers)

14. ADDITIONAL PRIVACY RIGHTS AND DISCLOSURES

14.1 GDPR Compliance
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you are entitled to the following rights under the GDPR:

• Right of Access: You may request access to the personal data we hold about you.
  
  
  

• Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
  
  
  

• Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You may request that we delete your personal data under certain conditions.
  
  
  

• Right to Restriction of Processing: You may request that we limit processing of your data under certain circumstances.
  
  
  

• Right to Data Portability: You may request to receive your personal data in a commonly used format and have it transferred to another controller.
  
  
  

• Right to Object: You may object to processing, particularly for direct marketing purposes.
  
  
  

• Right Not to be Subject to Automated Decision-Making: You have the right not to be subject to decisions based solely on automated processing, including profiling.
  
  
  

If our processing of your personal data is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

We process personal data in accordance with the principles set out in Article 5 GDPR, and only where a legal basis under Article 6 GDPR applies.

14.2 CCPA/CPRA Compliance
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:

• Right to Know: You can request information about the categories and specific pieces of personal data we have collected about you.
  
  
  

• Right to Delete: You may request that we delete personal data we have collected from you.
  
  
  

• Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  
  
  

• Right to Opt-Out: You may opt-out of the sale or sharing of your personal information, if applicable.
  
  
  

• Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising any of your rights under CCPA/CPRA.
  
  
  

To exercise these rights, contact us at [contact@aiprotocol.info]. We will verify your identity before responding, and may request additional information for this purpose.