Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 26, 2026

AI Video Picks ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website aivideopicks.com (the "Site"). This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our Site. Please read this policy carefully. By using the Site, you consent to the practices described in this policy.

1. Information We Collect

Information You Provide Voluntarily

• Contact form submissions: When you use our contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
• Newsletter subscriptions: If you subscribe to our email newsletter (powered by Kit/ConvertKit), we collect your email address and, optionally, your first name.
• Comments and feedback: Any information you voluntarily provide through comments or direct communication.

Information Collected Automatically

• Log data: Our web hosting provider may automatically collect your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and the date/time of your visit.
• Device information: We may collect information about the device you use to access our Site, including device type, screen resolution, and operating system version.
• Cookies and similar technologies: We and our third-party partners use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. See the Cookies section below for full details.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

• To operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• To respond to your inquiries, comments, or questions
• To send you our newsletter (only if you opt in)
• To analyze Site usage and trends to improve user experience
• To display relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
• To detect, prevent, and address technical issues or fraud
• To comply with legal obligations

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Site to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation and access to secure areas. The Site cannot function properly without these cookies.

Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our Site. These cookies collect information about your browsing behavior in an aggregated, anonymized form. This helps us improve our content and user experience.

Advertising Cookies

Google AdSense and its partners may use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site or other websites. These cookies enable Google and its partners to serve personalized advertising to you based on your interests.

Affiliate Cookies

When you click an affiliate link on our Site, the affiliate network may set a cookie on your device to track the referral. These cookies are governed by the respective affiliate network's privacy policy and typically expire within 30 to 90 days.

Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Site. You can also opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:

• Google Ads Settings
• Digital Advertising Alliance Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices (EU)

4. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may collect information from visitors to our Site. Each service has its own privacy policy governing the data it collects:

5. Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your visits to our Site and other websites on the Internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and/or other websites.

Google AdSense may collect the following information:

• Your IP address
• Browser and device information
• Pages you visit on our Site
• Interaction with advertisements
• Information from cookies and similar technologies

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.

6. Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze traffic to our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect standard internet log information and visitor behavior in an anonymous form. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Site is transmitted to and stored by Google.

Google Analytics may collect:

• Pages visited and time spent on each page
• Referring websites and search terms
• Geographic location (country/city level)
• Browser, device, and operating system information
• Interaction events (clicks, scrolls)

We have enabled IP anonymization in Google Analytics, which means your IP address is truncated before being stored. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

7. Affiliate Networks

Some links on our Site are affiliate links. When you click these links, you may be redirected through an affiliate network (such as Impact, ShareASale, or direct partner programs) before reaching the destination website. These networks may use cookies to track referrals for the purpose of attributing commissions.

We do not control the cookies set by affiliate networks. The data collected through these cookies is governed by the respective network's privacy policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of the products and services you access through our affiliate links.

8. Data Sharing & Disclosure

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following limited circumstances:

• Service providers: We share data with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., hosting, analytics, email delivery). These providers are contractually obligated to protect your information.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose your information if required to do so by law or in response to valid requests by public authorities (e.g., a court or government agency).
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your personal information may be transferred. We will provide notice before your information is transferred and becomes subject to a different privacy policy.
• With your consent: We may share your information with third parties when you have given us explicit consent to do so.

9. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required or permitted by law. Specifically:

• Contact form data: Retained for up to 12 months after your inquiry is resolved.
• Newsletter subscriber data: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.
• Analytics data: Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default.
• Server logs: Automatically deleted after 90 days.

10. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

• SSL/TLS encryption for all data transmitted between your browser and our Site
• Secure hosting infrastructure with regular security updates
• Limited access to personal information on a need-to-know basis

However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.

11. Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA/UK Users)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA) or the United Kingdom, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: You have the right to request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to certain legal exceptions.
• Right to restrict processing: You have the right to request that we restrict the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to data portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
• Right to object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data, including for direct marketing purposes.
• Right to withdraw consent: Where we rely on your consent to process your data, you have the right to withdraw that consent at any time.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

12. Your Rights Under CCPA (California Users)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) provides you with the following rights:

• Right to know: You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
• Right to delete: You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
• Right to opt out: You can opt out of the "sale" of your personal information. Note: we do not sell personal information in the traditional sense, but sharing data with advertising partners may constitute a "sale" under CCPA.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

To exercise your CCPA rights, contact us at [email protected].

13. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16 without parental consent, we will take steps to delete that information promptly. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected].

14. Links to External Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including AI video tool providers, affiliate partners, and social media platforms. We are not responsible for the privacy practices, content, or security of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every website you visit through links on our Site.

15. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or manage your cookie preferences. You can change your preferences at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your cookies and revisiting the Site.

We use cookie consent mechanisms that comply with:

• The EU ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• Google's EU User Consent Policy for AdSense publishers

16. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on the Site.

We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we are protecting your information.

17. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

• Email: [email protected]
• Contact page: aivideopicks.com/contact

For GDPR-related inquiries, we aim to respond within 30 days of receiving your request.

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See also: Affiliate Disclosure & Terms of Use