Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters. Here's how we protect your information.

Last Updated: December 15, 2024

Introduction

Will Irish ("we," "our," or "us") operates the website willirish.com and publishes the Insiders AI Journal. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website or subscribe to our newsletter.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to us, including:

  • Email address (when subscribing to our newsletter)
  • Name (optional, for personalization)
  • Any information you provide in comments or contact forms

Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect:

  • IP address and geolocation data
  • Browser type and version
  • Device information
  • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • Referring website information

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

  • Deliver our weekly AI Reality Check newsletter
  • Improve our website and content
  • Respond to your inquiries and comments
  • Analyze website traffic and user behavior
  • Send occasional important updates about our services
  • Comply with legal obligations

Newsletter & Email Communications

Subscription

When you subscribe to our AI Reality Check newsletter, you consent to receive weekly emails containing AI insights, analysis, and related content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in every email.

Email Service Provider

We use reputable email service providers to manage our newsletter. Your email address is stored securely and used solely for the purpose of sending you our content and related communications.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our website. These may include:

  • Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

You can control cookies through your browser settings, though disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services to enhance our website and communications, including:

  • Analytics Services: To understand website usage and improve content
  • Email Service Providers: To manage newsletter subscriptions and delivery
  • Content Delivery Networks: To optimize website performance
  • Social Media Platforms: For content sharing and engagement

These services may have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include:

  • Secure server infrastructure
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data transmission protocols

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
  • Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data
  • Portability: Request a copy of your data in a structured format
  • Objection: Object to processing of your personal data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. Newsletter subscribers' data is retained until they unsubscribe or request deletion.

International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws and implement appropriate safeguards to protect your information.

Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.