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:
Email: privacy@willirish.com
Website: willirish.com
We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.