Effective Date: 7 February 2025

This Privacy Policy explains how FirstinAI.com (“we”, “our”, “us”) collects, uses, and protects your personal data. It applies to all visitors and users of this website.

1. Who We Are

We are the owner and operator of FirstinAI.com, a blog covering AI, marketing, and technology topics.

For privacy-related questions, you can contact us via our Contact Form.

2. Data We Collect

Information you provide directly:

  • Name and email address (e.g., newsletter subscriptions or contact forms)

Information collected automatically:

  • IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and time spent on our site (via analytics tools like Google Analytics)

Affiliate and advertising tracking:

  • Click data from affiliate links or advertising networks to measure performance and commissions (no personal information is shared with advertisers beyond what is necessary for tracking).

3. How We Use Your Data

We process your data to:

  • Provide and improve our website and content

  • Analyse website traffic and user behaviour

  • Send newsletters or marketing emails (with your consent)

  • Support affiliate and advertising partnerships (e.g., tracking clicks)

  • Comply with legal obligations (e.g., record-keeping, regulatory compliance)

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We rely on the following lawful bases for processing personal data:

  • Consent – for newsletters, cookies (non-essential), and marketing communications

  • Legitimate interests – for website analytics and site security

  • Legal obligations – to comply with applicable laws and regulations

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar technologies for essential site functionality, analytics, and advertising. See our Cookie Policy for details on cookie categories and how to manage your preferences.

6. Data Sharing

We do not sell or rent your personal data. We may share data with:

  • Service providers (e.g., analytics platforms, email marketing services)

  • Advertising/affiliate partners (limited to anonymised tracking data)

  • Legal authorities if required by law or to protect our legal rights

7. International Data Transfers

If you access our website from outside the UK, your information may be transferred and processed in countries that may not provide the same level of data protection. Where required, we use safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) to protect your data.

8. Data Retention

We retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law (e.g., for accounting or legal obligations).

9. Your Rights (UK & EU Residents)

You have the right to:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you

  • Request correction or deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing or cookies at any time

  • Object to certain processing (e.g., profiling for advertising)

  • Request data portability

To exercise these rights, contact us via our Contact Form. We will respond within 30 days.

10. Additional Rights for US Visitors (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you may have additional rights under the CCPA, such as requesting details of personal information we collect and the ability to opt out of the sale of personal information. While we do not sell personal data, we honour these rights where applicable.

11. Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data against loss, misuse, unauthorised access, or disclosure.

12. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in law or our practices. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the “Effective Date” updated accordingly.