This Privacy Policy describes how Godfather of AI (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses and shares your personal information when you visit godfatherofai.com (the “Site”). This document is intended for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal requirements, consult a qualified solicitor.
1. Personal Information We Collect
| Data Category | Description | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Contact details | When you subscribe to our newsletter or leave comments, we collect your name and email address. | To communicate with you, send newsletters and respond to comments. |
| Usage data | We automatically collect information about your interactions with the Site (e.g., IP address, browser type, pages viewed, referring website) via cookies and analytics tools. | To analyse trends, improve site performance and tailor content. |
| Cookies | Cookies are small data files stored on your device. We use essential cookies for site functionality and analytics cookies to understand user behaviour. | To enhance user experience and measure site performance. |
We do not intentionally collect sensitive personal data (e.g., race, health information) and request that users refrain from submitting such information in comment forms.
2. How We Use Your Information
We process personal data for the following lawful purposes:
- Legitimate interests: Improving the Site, personalising content and protecting against fraud.
- Consent: Sending marketing emails or newsletters. You may withdraw consent at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in emails.
- Legal obligations: Complying with UK and EU regulations, responding to lawful requests and enforcing our terms of use.
3. How We Share Your Information
We may share information with third‑party service providers who assist us in operating the Site (e.g., email newsletter providers, analytics services). These providers are contractually obliged to protect your data and may process it only for the purposes described above. We do not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.
We may disclose your information if required by law, for example in response to a court order or to comply with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO).
4. International Data Transfers
As a UK‑based website, we store personal data on servers located within the UK or the European Economic Area (EEA). If we transfer data outside the EEA, we will ensure appropriate safeguards are in place (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses).
5. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes outlined in this Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. For example, if you unsubscribe from our newsletter, we will remove your contact details from our mailing list within 30 days.
6. Your Rights
Under the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, you have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Rectification: Request corrections to inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Erasure (“right to be forgotten”): Request deletion of your data when it is no longer needed.
- Restriction: Request that we limit the processing of your data in certain circumstances.
- Objection: Object to processing based on legitimate interests.
- Data portability: Request transfer of your data to another service provider.
To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected] We may require proof of identity before processing your request. If you are not satisfied with our response, you can lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
7. Links to Other Websites
Our Site contains links to external websites, such as our YouTube channel. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any website you visit.
8. Security Measures
We employ administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect your personal information from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is completely secure; therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date. Please review this Policy regularly to stay informed about how we protect your information.