Welcome to Influence of AI (“we,” “us,” or “our”), accessible at influenceofai.com. We are an international AI community dedicated to education, networking, and the advancement of artificial intelligence. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your personal information when you visit our website or participate in our community.
By using our website, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. This policy applies to all users globally, including those in the United States, the European Union, and other jurisdictions.
1. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide Directly
- Name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Contact form submissions (name, email, message)
- Payment and billing information when purchasing memberships or paid services
- Profile information if you create a community account
b. Information Collected Automatically
- IP address and browser type
- Pages visited and time spent on site
- Referring URLs and search terms
- Device type and operating system
- Cookie identifiers and analytics data
c. Information from Third Parties
- Payment processors (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) for transaction verification
- Social media platforms if you connect or share content
- Analytics providers such as Google Analytics
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
- To send you our newsletter and community updates you have subscribed to
- To process payments for memberships, events, or services
- To respond to your inquiries submitted via our contact form
- To improve and personalize your experience on our website
- To analyze site traffic and usage through Google Analytics
- To comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
- To send administrative communications such as account updates or policy changes
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience. These include:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function properly
- Analytics cookies: Used by Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site
- Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you may use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
4. Email Communications and Newsletter
When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your name and email address to send you regular updates, event announcements, community news, and AI-related content. You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of any email or by contacting us directly at connect@influenceofai.com.
We use a third-party email service provider to manage and send our newsletters. Your email data is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of delivering communications.
5. Paid Services and Membership
When you purchase a membership or any paid service on our website, we collect payment information necessary to process your transaction. We do not store your full credit card details on our servers. Payment processing is handled by secure third-party payment processors who comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS).
We retain records of your transactions for accounting, legal, and customer service purposes.
6. Sharing of Your Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following limited circumstances:
- Service Providers: With trusted third-party vendors who assist us in operating our website, processing payments, sending emails, and analyzing data (e.g., Google Analytics, email platforms, payment processors)
- Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or government authority
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your data may be transferred as part of that transaction
- With Your Consent: For any other purpose with your explicit consent
7. International Data Transfers
Influence of AI operates internationally and serves a global community. If you are located outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws.
For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses and other legally recognized transfer mechanisms when transferring personal data outside the EEA.
8. Data Retention
We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When your data is no longer needed, we will securely delete or anonymize it.
9. Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal information:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Objection: Object to the processing of your data for certain purposes
- Portability: Request transfer of your data in a machine-readable format
- Withdrawal of Consent: Withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at connect@influenceofai.com. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
10. Children’s Privacy
Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it promptly. If you believe we may have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.
11. Security
We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These include SSL encryption, secure servers, and access controls. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Third-Party Links
Our website may contain links to third-party websites, including social media platforms, event pages, and partner organizations. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.
13. Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how users interact with our website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
14. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.
15. Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your personal data, please contact us:
Influence of AI
Website: influenceofai.com
Email: connect@influenceofai.com
We are committed to resolving any privacy-related complaints and will respond to your inquiry as promptly as possible.
