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Privacy Policy / Datenschutzerklaerung

Last updated: March 26, 2026

1. Introduction

AI Tool Radar ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website aitoolradar.io. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website. As this website is operated from Germany, this policy complies with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO).

2. Controller (Verantwortlicher)

The controller responsible for data processing on this website pursuant to Article 4(7) GDPR is:

Roland Hentschel
Bielefelder Strasse 214
44625 Herne, Germany
Email: office@rolandhentschel.de
Phone: +49 163 4500190

A Data Protection Officer (DPO) is not required as the organization has fewer than 20 employees regularly involved in automated data processing (Section 38 BDSG).

3. Legal Basis for Processing (Art. 6 GDPR)

We process personal data based on the following legal grounds:

  • Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR - Consent: Where you have given consent for specific processing purposes (e.g., newsletter subscription, non-essential cookies).
  • Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR - Contract Performance: Where processing is necessary for the performance of a contract or pre-contractual measures.
  • Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR - Legitimate Interest: Where we have a legitimate interest in processing (e.g., website security, analytics for improving our service), provided your interests do not override ours.

4. Data We Collect

We may collect the following types of information:

  • Server Log Data: When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects server log files including your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, date/time of access, and data volume transferred. This data is processed based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in ensuring website security and stability). Log files are automatically deleted after 30 days.
  • Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click behavior, and device information collected through analytics tools (only with your consent).
  • Voluntarily Provided Data: Information you submit through forms, such as your email address for newsletter subscriptions or tool submission requests (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

5. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use the following cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including cookie consent preference storage. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). These cookies do not require consent.
  • Analytics Cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our site. This includes anonymized IP addresses (IP anonymization is enabled) and aggregated usage data. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). These cookies are only set after you provide consent via our cookie banner.
  • Affiliate Tracking Cookies: When you click an affiliate link (e.g., via our /go/[code] redirect), third-party cookies may be set by the affiliate partner to track referrals. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). These cookies are governed by the respective partner's privacy policy.

You can manage cookie preferences through our cookie banner or your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

6. Affiliate Links and Click Tracking

AI Tool Radar participates in affiliate programs. When you click on an affiliate link (typically routed through our /go/[code] redirect system), we may log the click event (timestamp, tool identifier) for analytics purposes. No personally identifiable information is stored in connection with affiliate click tracking. When redirected to the affiliate partner, their privacy policy applies. For full details about our affiliate relationships, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

7. Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process data:

  • Google Analytics (Google LLC, USA): For website traffic analysis. IP anonymization is active. Data may be transferred to the USA based on the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. Only activated with your consent.
  • Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted by Vercel Inc. (USA). Server log data is processed on their infrastructure. Data processing agreement in place per Art. 28 GDPR.
  • Affiliate Networks: Various AI tool companies whose affiliate programs we participate in. Cookie policies vary by partner.

Each third-party service operates under its own privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies.

8. SSL/TLS Encryption

This site uses SSL/TLS encryption for security purposes and to protect the transmission of confidential content. You can recognize an encrypted connection by the "https://" prefix in the address bar and the lock icon in your browser. When SSL/TLS encryption is activated, the data you transmit to us cannot be read by third parties.

9. Data Retention

We retain personal data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:

  • Server logs: 30 days
  • Analytics data: 26 months (Google Analytics default, anonymized)
  • Newsletter subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe
  • Cookie consent preference: 12 months (stored locally in your browser)

You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting us.

10. Your Rights (Art. 15-21 GDPR)

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • Right of Access (Art. 15): You have the right to request confirmation of whether we process your personal data and to obtain a copy of that data.
  • Right to Rectification (Art. 16): You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to Erasure (Art. 17): You have the right to request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten"), subject to legal retention obligations.
  • Right to Restriction (Art. 18): You have the right to request restriction of processing under certain circumstances.
  • Right to Data Portability (Art. 20): You have the right to receive your data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to Object (Art. 21): You have the right to object to data processing based on legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) at any time.
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing prior to withdrawal.

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: office@rolandhentschel.de

11. Right to Complain to a Supervisory Authority

Without prejudice to any other administrative or judicial remedy, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in particular in the Member State of your habitual residence, place of work, or place of the alleged infringement, if you consider that the processing of your personal data infringes the GDPR (Art. 77 GDPR).

The competent supervisory authority for us is:
Landesbeauftragte fuer Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit Nordrhein-Westfalen
Postfach 20 04 44, 40102 Duesseldorf
www.ldi.nrw.de

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is not directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.

13. Changes to this Policy

We reserve the right to update this privacy policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

14. Contact

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy, data protection, or wish to exercise your data subject rights, please contact us at: office@rolandhentschel.de