Last updated: January 2026

This Privacy Policy explains how theaithing.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website or use our services.

We are committed to complying with applicable privacy laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA) in the United States.

1. Who We Are

Our website address is:
https://theaithing.com

If you have questions about this policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: andrew@theaithing.com

2. Information We Collect

a) Personal Data You Provide

We may collect personal data that you voluntarily submit, including:

Name
Email address
Phone number
Company or business name
Any information submitted via forms, bookings, comments, or email communications

b) Automatically Collected Data

When you visit the website, we may automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Device information
Pages visited and interaction data
Date, time, and referring URLs

c) Cookies and Similar Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

Ensure website functionality
Analyze traffic and performance
Remember user preferences

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. EU users will be presented with a cookie consent mechanism where required.

3. Legal Bases for Processing (GDPR)

If you are located in the EU or EEA, we process your personal data under the following legal bases:

Consent – when you provide it (e.g., contact forms, marketing emails)
Contractual necessity – to provide requested services
Legitimate interests – to operate, secure, and improve our website
Legal obligation – to comply with applicable laws

4. How We Use Your Data

We use personal data to:

Provide and manage our services
Respond to inquiries and requests
Improve website functionality and user experience
Analyze usage and performance
Send marketing or promotional communications (with opt-out options)
Detect fraud, abuse, or security issues
Comply with legal obligations

5. How We Share Your Data

We do not sell personal data.

We may share data only with:

Trusted service providers (e.g., hosting, analytics, email services)
Legal or regulatory authorities when required by law
Parties involved in a business transfer (merger, acquisition, or asset sale)

All third parties are required to protect personal data and use it only for specified purposes.

6. International Data Transfers

If you are located in the EU, your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EU, including the United States.
Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as:

Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
Adequacy decisions
Other lawful transfer mechanisms

7. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy
Comply with legal, accounting, or regulatory requirements

When data is no longer required, it is securely deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights (EU & USA)

EU / EEA (GDPR Rights)

You have the right to:

Access your personal data
Correct inaccurate data
Request deletion (“right to be forgotten”)
Restrict or object to processing
Data portability
Withdraw consent at any time
Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

United States (CCPA / CPRA Rights)

You have the right to:

Know what personal data we collect and how it is used
Request access to your personal data
Request deletion of your personal data
Opt out of the sale or sharing of personal data (we do not sell data)
Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

Requests can be made by contacting us at andrew@theaithing.com.

9. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not intended for children under the age of 13.
We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

10. Third-Party Links and Embedded Content

Our website may contain links or embedded content from third-party websites.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third parties.

11. Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational safeguards to protect personal data.
However, no system is completely secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

12. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

13. Contact Information

For privacy-related questions or requests:

Email: andrew@theaithing.com
Website: https://theaithing.com

Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide analytics and personalization.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They include:

Security cookies
Login and authentication cookies
Session management cookies

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your preferences, such as:

Language settings
Login preferences

c) Analytics Cookies

We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymized or aggregated data such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the site
Traffic sources

d) Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies may be used to:

Measure ad performance
Deliver relevant advertising
Track conversions

Where required by law, these cookies are only used after you provide consent.

3. Managing Cookie Preferences

EU visitors are shown a cookie consent banner allowing them to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings at any time.

Data Processing Addendum (DPA) Summary

This section applies to users and clients subject to the GDPR.

1. Roles

Data Controller: theaithing.com
Data Processor: Authorized service providers acting on our behalf

2. Purpose of Processing

Personal data is processed solely to:

Provide requested services
Communicate with users
Improve website functionality
Comply with legal obligations

3. Subprocessors

We may use third-party subprocessors for:

Website hosting
Email communications
Analytics
Security and spam prevention

All subprocessors are contractually obligated to comply with GDPR requirements.

4. Data Security Measures

We implement appropriate safeguards including:

Access controls
Encryption where applicable
Secure infrastructure providers
Limited data access on a need-to-know basis

5. Data Subject Requests

GDPR data subject requests may be submitted to:
support@theaithing.com

Requests are handled within legally required timeframes.

AI Data Usage & Automated Processing Disclosure

1. Use of AI Technologies

theaithing.com may use artificial intelligence tools to:

Generate or enhance content
Analyze data
Improve service efficiency and performance

AI systems are used as support tools and do not make legally binding decisions about individuals.

2. Training of AI Models

We do not use personal data submitted by users to train proprietary or third-party AI models unless:

Explicitly disclosed
Explicit consent is obtained
Required to fulfill a service request

Where data is used for testing or improvement, it is anonymized or aggregated.

3. Automated Decision-Making

We do not engage in automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on individuals under Article 22 of the GDPR.

Advertising & Analytics Disclosure (USA & EU)

1. Advertising Practices

We may use advertising platforms to promote our services. These platforms may collect:

Device identifiers
IP addresses
Usage and interaction data

We do not sell personal data as defined under the CCPA/CPRA.

2. “Do Not Sell or Share” Rights (California)

California residents may request confirmation that:

Their personal data is not sold
Their personal data is not shared for cross-context behavioral advertising

Requests can be made via:
andrew@theaithing.com

3. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Where required, we honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals as a valid opt-out request under applicable U.S. privacy laws.

International Compliance Statement

theaithing.com is designed to comply with:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
UK GDPR
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA)

We continuously review our data practices to align with evolving regulations.

Contact for Privacy & Compliance

For all privacy, data protection, or compliance inquiries: