Effective Date: 01 November 2025
Last Updated: 14 December 2025

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The following information may be collected, used, and stored in a cookie when serving personalized ads:

IP address
Operating system type and version
Device type
Language preferences
Web browser type
Email (in a hashed or encrypted form)

Ezoic and its partners may use this data in combination with information that has been independently collected to deliver targeted advertisements across various platforms and websites. Ezoic’s partners may also gather additional data, such as unique IDs, advertising IDs, geolocation data, usage data, device information, traffic data, referral sources, and interactions between users and websites or advertisements, to create audience segments for targeted advertising across different devices, browsers, and apps. You can find more information about interest-based advertising and how to manage them here.
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Look, We Get It – Nobody Loves Reading Privacy Policies

But this one matters because we take your privacy seriously. We’ve written this in plain English (as much as legally possible) so you actually understand what we do with your information.

The Short Version: We collect minimal information needed to run the site and serve you better content. We don’t sell your data. We don’t spam you. We protect your information. You have rights, and we respect them.

The Legal Version: Keep reading for all the details.

Who We Are

Obik AI operates obikai.com, providing expert analysis, reviews, and insights about artificial intelligence tools, techniques, and developments for AI professionals.

Contact Information:
Obik AI
1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
United States

Email: contact@obikai.com
Phone: +1 (301) 555-0147

Information We Collect

Information You Provide Directly:

When you contact us:

Name and email address
Message content
Any information you choose to include in your inquiry

When you subscribe to our newsletter (if applicable):

Email address
Name (if you provide it)
Content preferences (if you select them)

When you create an account (if applicable):

Email address
Username/display name
Password (encrypted – we never see your actual password)
Profile information you choose to add

Information Collected Automatically:

When you visit our website:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
Operating system
Pages you visit and time spent
Referring website (where you came from)
Approximate geographic location (country/city level, not exact address)

Through Cookies and Similar Technologies:

Session cookies (to keep you logged in)
Preference cookies (to remember your settings)
Analytics cookies (to understand how people use the site)

Information We DON’T Collect:

We don’t require social security numbers
We don’t ask for financial information (unless you make purchases)
We don’t track your precise geolocation
We don’t collect sensitive personal data unless you voluntarily provide it
We don’t use facial recognition or biometric data
We don’t monitor your activity on other websites (beyond standard referral data)

How We Use Your Information

We use your information only for legitimate purposes that benefit you and help us run the site effectively.

To Provide Our Services:

Display content you request
Remember your preferences and settings
Enable account functionality (if applicable)
Process newsletter subscriptions
Respond to your inquiries and support requests

To Improve Our Content & Services:

Understand which content is most valuable to readers
Identify technical issues and improve site performance
Analyze usage patterns to create better resources
Test new features and improvements

To Communicate With You:

Send newsletters you’ve subscribed to
Respond to your questions and requests
Send important updates about our services
Notify you of significant changes to our policies

To Protect Our Site & Users:

Prevent spam, fraud, and abuse
Enforce our Terms & Conditions
Protect against security threats
Comply with legal obligations

What We DON’T Do:

We don’t sell your personal information to third parties. Period.
We don’t share your email for marketing by others
We don’t send you spam or unsolicited promotional emails
We don’t use your information for purposes you haven’t agreed to

Data Protection & Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or alteration.

Security Measures We Implement:

Encryption: Sensitive data is encrypted in transit (HTTPS/SSL)
Access Controls: Limited access to personal information on need-to-know basis
Secure Hosting: Our infrastructure uses industry-standard security protocols
Password Protection: Account passwords are hashed and salted (we can’t see them)
Regular Updates: We keep our systems updated with security patches
Monitoring: We monitor for suspicious activity and potential breaches

What You Should Know:

No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. While we implement strong security measures, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You share information at your own risk.

If we experience a data breach affecting your personal information, we will notify you promptly via email and provide details about the breach and steps we’re taking.

Your Rights (GDPR/CCPA Compliant)

You have significant rights regarding your personal information, regardless of where you live.

Right to Access:

You can request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

How: Email contact@obikai.com with subject “Data Access Request”
Timeline: We’ll respond within 30 days

Right to Correction:

You can request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

How: Email contact@obikai.com with subject “Data Correction Request”
Timeline: We’ll update information within 30 days

Right to Deletion (“Right to be Forgotten”):

You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal limitations.

How: Email contact@obikai.com with subject “Data Deletion Request”
Timeline: We’ll delete your data within 30 days unless legally required to retain it

Note: Some information may need to be retained for legal, accounting, or security purposes.

Right to Data Portability:

You can request your data in a structured, machine-readable format.

How: Email contact@obikai.com with subject “Data Portability Request”
Timeline: We’ll provide your data within 30 days

Right to Object:

You can object to processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

How: Email contact@obikai.com with subject “Processing Objection”
Timeline: We’ll respond within 30 days

Right to Restrict Processing:

You can request we limit how we use your information.

How: Email contact@obikai.com with subject “Restrict Processing Request”
Timeline: We’ll implement restrictions within 30 days

Right to Withdraw Consent:

For any processing based on your consent, you can withdraw that consent at any time.

How:

Newsletter: Click “unsubscribe” in any email
Account: Delete your account in settings
Other: Email contact@obikai.com

Right to Lodge a Complaint:

If you believe we’ve violated your privacy rights, you can file a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Note: We hope to resolve any concerns directly. Please contact us first so we can address the issue.

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to make our site work and improve your experience.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help websites remember information about your visit.

Types of Cookies We Use:

Essential Cookies (Required):

Session management (keep you logged in)
Security features (prevent unauthorized access)
Basic functionality (make the site work properly)

Analytics Cookies (With Your Consent):

Google Analytics (understand how people use the site)
Traffic analysis (identify popular content)
Performance monitoring (find and fix issues)

Preference Cookies (With Your Consent):

Remember your settings
Store your preferences
Improve your experience

Third-Party Cookies:

Some features may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics: Web analytics service
Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Faster content delivery
Embedded Media: YouTube videos, etc. (if applicable)

Each third-party service has its own privacy policy governing their cookies.

Managing Cookies:

Browser Controls:
You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Block all cookies
Block third-party cookies only
Delete existing cookies
Set preferences for specific websites

Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect site functionality.

Do Not Track:
We respect browser “Do Not Track” signals when technically feasible.

Third-Party Services & Data Sharing

We work with limited third-party services to operate our site effectively.

Service Providers We Use:

Hosting & Infrastructure:

Web hosting provider for site operations
Content Delivery Network (CDN) for faster performance
Cloud services for data storage

Analytics & Insights:

Google Analytics (anonymized analytics data)
Performance monitoring tools

Communication:

Email service provider (for newsletters and transactional emails)
Contact form service

Note: These providers only access information necessary for their specific service and are contractually obligated to protect your data.

When We Share Information:

We share personal information only in these limited circumstances:

With Your Consent:
When you explicitly authorize us to share specific information

With Service Providers:
Companies that help us operate the site (under strict confidentiality agreements)

For Legal Compliance:
When required by law, court order, or government request

To Protect Rights:
To protect our legal rights, prevent fraud, or ensure user safety

Business Transfers:
If Obik AI is acquired or merged, your data may transfer to the new owner (with continued protection under this policy)

We DO NOT:

Sell your personal information
Share your email for third-party marketing
Provide your data to data brokers
Use your information for unrelated commercial purposes

International Data Transfers

Obik AI operates from the United States. If you access our site from outside the US, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States.

What This Means:

US data protection laws may differ from your country’s laws
We implement appropriate safeguards regardless of location
Your rights under GDPR (if applicable) remain protected
We comply with international data transfer requirements

If you’re in the EU/EEA:
We implement appropriate safeguards for international transfers as required by GDPR, including standard contractual clauses when applicable.

Children’s Privacy

Obik AI is designed for professional audiences and is not intended for children under 13.

Our Policy:

We do not knowingly collect information from children under 13
We do not target content to children
If we learn we’ve collected data from a child under 13, we’ll delete it promptly

If You’re a Parent:
If you believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately at contact@obikai.com and we’ll delete it.

Data Retention

We retain your information only as long as necessary for legitimate purposes.

Retention Periods:

Active Account Data:
Retained while your account is active

Newsletter Subscriptions:
Retained until you unsubscribe

Contact Form Inquiries:
Retained for up to 2 years for reference and support purposes

Analytics Data:
Anonymized data may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis

Legal Requirements:
Some data may be retained longer if required by law

After Deletion:
When we delete your data, it’s removed from active systems. Backup copies may exist temporarily but are also deleted during regular backup cycles.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

How We Handle Updates:

We’ll post the updated policy on this page
We’ll update the “Last Updated” date at the top
For significant changes, we’ll notify you via email (if we have your email)
Continued use of our site after changes constitutes acceptance

We Encourage You To:

Review this policy periodically
Contact us with questions about changes
Exercise your rights if you disagree with changes

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you’re a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).

Your CCPA Rights:

Right to Know:
Request details about personal information we’ve collected, used, disclosed, or sold in the past 12 months

Right to Delete:
Request deletion of personal information we’ve collected from you

Right to Opt-Out:
Opt out of sale of personal information (Note: We don’t sell personal information)

Right to Non-Discrimination:
We won’t discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights

How to Exercise CCPA Rights:

Email: contact@obikai.com
Subject Line: “CCPA Rights Request”
Include: Your name, email, and specific request

Verification: We may need to verify your identity before processing requests.

Response Time: We’ll respond within 45 days (extendable by 45 days if needed).

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you’re in the European Union or European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Legal Basis for Processing:

We process your data based on:

Consent: When you’ve given explicit consent (newsletters, cookies)
Contract: To provide services you’ve requested
Legitimate Interests: To operate and improve our site
Legal Obligations: To comply with laws

Your GDPR Rights:

All rights detailed in the “Your Rights” section above apply, including:

Right to access
Right to rectification
Right to erasure
Right to restrict processing
Right to data portability
Right to object
Right to withdraw consent

Data Protection Officer:

For GDPR-related inquiries:
Email: contact@obikai.com
Subject: “GDPR Inquiry”

Supervisory Authority:

You have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe we’ve violated your GDPR rights.

Contact Us About Privacy

Questions, concerns, or requests regarding your privacy or this policy?

Privacy Inquiries:
Email: contact@obikai.com
Subject Line: “Privacy Question” or “Data Rights Request”

Mailing Address:
Obik AI – Privacy Department
1309 Coffeen Avenue STE 1200
Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
United States

Phone: +1 (301) 555-0147

Response Time: We aim to respond to all privacy inquiries within 2-3 business days, with formal data rights requests processed within 30 days as required by law.

Transparency Commitment

Privacy policies can be complex, but our commitment is simple: We collect only what we need, protect what we collect, respect your rights, and maintain transparency about our practices.

If anything in this policy is unclear or if you have concerns about how we handle your information, please reach out. We’re here to address your questions honestly and thoroughly.

— The Obik AI Team

This Privacy Policy is effective as of November 01, 2025
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