Privacy Policy - AIStart.ai

1. Introduction

Welcome to AIStart.ai (hereinafter referred to as "we", "us", or "our"). We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and protect your information.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Voluntarily Provide

Tool submission: When you submit an AI tool, we may collect tool name, description, URL, and other information
Feedback: Feedback, suggestions, or questions you provide through our contact channels
Account information: Username, email, and other information if you register an account

2.2 Sign-in with Google (Google User Data)

When you sign in with Google, we receive from Google the following data that you authorize Google to share with us:

Unique identifier (OpenID subject) — to create and identify your account
Display name — to show your name on your profile and in the service
Email address — to display your identity when a display name is not provided and for account recovery
Profile picture — to show your avatar on your profile and in the service

We use this data only to provide and improve your experience on AIStart.ai (e.g., account creation, profile display, toolbox sync, tool submissions). We do not sell Google user data. We do not use it for advertising, data brokers, resellers, credit or lending, or to train AI models. For Google’s own practices, see Google’s Privacy Policy.

2.3 Automatically Collected Information

Usage data: Your click behavior, pages viewed, time spent on site when you visit our website
Device information: Browser type, operating system, IP address, device identifier, etc.
Cookies and similar technologies: Used to improve user experience and website functionality.

3. How We Use Your Information

Google user data: We use the data received from Google Sign-In only to create and manage your account, display your profile (name, avatar), provide toolbox sync, tool submissions, and other in-app features. We do not use it for targeted or personalized advertising, and we do not sell or transfer it to data brokers or for purposes unrelated to providing or improving our service.
Providing and improving services: Maintaining website functionality, optimizing user experience
Generating rankings: Creating AI tool popularity rankings based on user click data
Personalized recommendations: Recommending relevant AI tools based on your usage habits
Security protection: Detecting and preventing fraud, abuse, and other security threats
Legal compliance: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

4. Information Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information or Google user data. We do not share, transfer, or disclose Google user data to third parties for advertising, data brokers, or any purpose other than providing or improving our application. We may share your information only in the following situations:

With your explicit consent
With our service providers who help us operate the website (under strict confidentiality and only to provide our service)
To comply with laws or government requirements
To protect our rights, property, or safety

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information and Google user data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, modification, or destruction. This includes secure transmission (e.g., HTTPS), secure storage, access controls, and procedures to protect the confidentiality of your data. However, no method of transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure.

6. Data Retention and Deletion

We retain your personal information (including data received from Google Sign-In) only for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy. When the retention period ends or when you request deletion, we will securely delete or anonymize your information.

You may request deletion of your account and associated data, including Google-related data we store, by contacting us at the email below. We will process such requests in accordance with applicable law and our data retention practices.

7. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, you may have the following rights:

Access: Know whether we are processing your personal information
Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information
Erasure: Request deletion of your personal information
Restriction: Request restriction of our processing of your personal information
Data portability: Receive your personal information in a structured format

8. Cookie Policy

We use cookies and similar technologies to improve website functionality, analyze usage, and provide personalized experiences. You can control cookie use through your browser settings.

Types of cookies we use:

Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
Analytics cookies: Help us understand website usage
Functional cookies: Remember your preferences

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected a child's personal information, please contact us immediately.

10. International Data Transfer

Your personal information may be transferred to servers located in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure these transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.

11. Policy Updates

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. When we make material changes, we will post a notice on the website. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or requests about this privacy policy, please contact us:

Email: [email protected]
Website: aistart.ai
Address: Global

Effective Date: February 1, 2026
Last Updated: February 2, 2026