Effective date: October 16, 2026
FREE AI VAULT (“we”, “us”, “our”) runs freeaivault.com, a free directory of AI tools for visitors around the world. This policy explains what personal information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the website you agree to this policy.
1. Information we collect
Information you give us. If you email us, use a contact or tool-submission form, or subscribe to anything we offer, we collect the details you provide, such as your name, email address, the tool you are submitting, and your message.
Information collected automatically. When you visit, our hosting provider and any analytics tool we use may record your IP address, browser type, device type, operating system, referring page, the pages you view, and the date and time of your visit.
Cookies and similar technologies. We and our partners may use cookies to keep the site working, understand how it is used, and (if we turn them on) show advertising. See section 4.
We do not ask you to create an account to browse the directory, and we do not knowingly collect sensitive personal information.
2. How we use your information
We use the information to:
- operate, secure, and improve the website and the directory
- reply to your messages and review tool submissions
- understand which pages and categories are useful
- show advertising and measure it, if advertising is enabled
- detect spam, abuse, and security problems
- meet legal obligations
3. Legal bases (visitors in the EEA and UK)
If the GDPR or UK GDPR applies to you, we rely on: your consent (for non-essential cookies and for any newsletter), our legitimate interests (running and securing the site and understanding how it is used), performance of a request you make (such as answering your email), and legal obligations. You can withdraw consent at any time.
4. Cookies, analytics, and advertising
Some cookies are necessary for the website to work. Others measure traffic or support advertising. Where the law requires it, we will ask for your consent before using non-essential cookies, and you can change your choice at any time through our cookie banner or your browser settings.
We may use third-party services such as Google Analytics or similar tools, and Google AdSense or other advertising partners. These companies may use cookies to show ads based on your visits to this and other websites. You can manage Google’s ad personalization at adssettings.google.com and learn more about how Google uses information from sites that use its services at policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites. You can also use your browser to block or delete cookies, though some parts of the site may then work less well.
5. Who we share information with
We do not sell your personal information. We share it only with:
- service providers that help us run the website (for example web hosting, email, backup, security, and analytics providers), who may only use it for those services
- advertising partners, if advertising is enabled, as described in section 4
- authorities or other parties when required by law or to protect rights, safety, and security
- a successor owner, if the website is ever transferred
6. International transfers
We operate from India, and our providers may store or process data in other countries. If you visit from outside those countries, your information may be transferred across borders. Where required, we rely on appropriate safeguards for those transfers.
7. How long we keep information
We keep personal information only as long as needed for the purposes above or as the law requires. Emails and form submissions are normally kept for as long as needed to handle your request, and then deleted or anonymized. Server logs are kept for a limited period.
8. Your rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- access the personal information we hold about you
- correct inaccurate information
- ask us to delete your information
- object to or restrict certain processing
- withdraw consent you gave us
- receive a copy of your information in a portable format
- complain to your local data protection authority
California residents: under the CCPA/CPRA you may ask what personal information we collect and how we use it, ask us to delete it, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information. We do not sell personal information for money. If advertising cookies are enabled, some laws may treat them as “sharing”, and you can opt out through our cookie settings.
India: we handle personal data in line with India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, including your rights to access, correct, and erase your data and to nominate someone to exercise your rights.
To use any right, email contact@freeaivault.com. We may need to confirm who you are before acting on a request, and we will reply within the time the law requires.
9. Children
The website is for a general audience and is not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has sent us information, contact us and we will delete it.
10. Links to other websites
The directory links to third-party tools and websites. We do not control them and are not responsible for their privacy practices. Please read their policies before you share any information.
11. Security
We use reasonable technical and organizational measures, including HTTPS encryption, to protect information. No method of transmission or storage is completely secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
12. Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The effective date at the top shows the latest version. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the updated policy.
13. Newsletter
If you subscribe to our email list, we collect your email address and the date you signed up, and we use it only to send you updates about new tools on FREE AI VAULT. You can unsubscribe at any time by emailing contact@freeaivault.com, and we will delete your address from our list.
14. Contact us
FREE AI VAULT Email: contact@freeaivault.com