Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how AnIntent ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website (the "Site"). By using the Site, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

Server Log Data

When you visit our Site, our servers automatically record standard log data including your IP address, browser type and version, the pages you visit, the date and time of your visit, time spent on pages, referring URLs, and other diagnostic data. This information is used for security monitoring, performance analysis, and aggregate reporting.

Analytics Data

We use web analytics tools to understand how visitors use our Site. These tools collect data such as page views, session duration, device type, browser, and approximate geographic location. Analytics data is aggregated and processed in a way that does not identify individual users.

Information You Provide

If you contact us by email, we collect the information you include in your message (such as your name, email address, and the content of your message) solely to respond to your inquiry. We do not add contact information to any mailing lists or share it with third parties.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our Site uses cookies — small text files placed on your device — and similar tracking technologies. We use three categories of cookies:

• Essential cookies: Required for the Site to function correctly. These cannot be disabled without affecting core site features.
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the Site so we can improve it. These collect anonymised, aggregated data.
• Advertising cookies: Set by our advertising partners to deliver relevant advertisements and measure their effectiveness (see below).

You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect how the Site works and the relevance of ads shown to you.

Advertising: Google AdSense and Third-Party Networks

We use Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on this Site. Google AdSense uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Site and other websites across the internet. This is known as interest-based or personalised advertising.

Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our Site and other sites on the internet. You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings or by visiting aboutads.info.

For more information about how Google uses data when you use sites that partner with Google, please visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

In addition to Google AdSense, we may work with other third-party advertising networks and technology partners. These partners may use cookies and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to our Site and other websites in order to serve relevant advertisements. Each partner operates under its own privacy policy, which governs the use of your data by that partner.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Operate, maintain, and improve the Site
• Analyse how visitors use the Site and identify areas for improvement
• Monitor and prevent fraudulent or abusive activity
• Respond to enquiries you send us
• Display advertisements (including interest-based ads via our advertising partners)
• Comply with applicable legal obligations

Information Sharing and Disclosure

We do not sell your personal information to third parties. We may share information in the following circumstances:

• Service providers: Companies that help us operate the Site — including hosting providers, analytics platforms, and content delivery networks — may have access to limited data necessary to perform their services. They are required to process this data only as directed by us.
• Advertising partners: As described above, advertising cookies allow our partners to collect and use data for ad delivery and measurement purposes.
• Legal requirements: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government request, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, property, or the safety of our users.
• Business transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

Your Privacy Rights

European Economic Area (EEA) — GDPR

If you are located in the EEA, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• Right of access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
• Right to rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
• Right to erasure: Request deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
• Right to restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
• Right to object: Object to our processing of your personal data for direct marketing or legitimate interests.
• Right to data portability: Receive your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format.

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

California Residents — CCPA

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) gives you specific rights regarding your personal information:

• Right to know: Request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we collect about you and how it is used.
• Right to delete: Request deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to opt out: We do not sell personal information. If this changes, we will provide a "Do Not Sell My Personal Information" link.
• Right to non-discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.

Children's Privacy

Our Site is intended for a general adult audience and is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at [email protected]. We will promptly investigate and delete any such information.

Data Retention

Server log data is retained for a limited period — typically no more than 90 days — for security and operational purposes, after which it is deleted or anonymised. Contact information you provide is retained only as long as necessary to respond to your enquiry. Anonymised analytics data may be retained for longer periods to identify usage trends.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect the information we collect against unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Third-Party Links

Our Site contains links to third-party websites, including manufacturer product pages, retailers, and reference sources used to support factual claims in our articles. These links are provided for informational purposes. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party sites, and we encourage you to review their privacy policies before providing them with any personal information.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site after any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

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

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