Last updated: October 1, 2026
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Under the GDPR and UK GDPR you have the right to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to the processing of your personal data, and the right to data portability. Where processing is based on consent, you may withdraw that consent at any time. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local supervisory authority. To exercise any of these rights, write to the address above.
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected and how it is used, to request deletion, and to opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information. Because advertising cookies can constitute "sharing" for cross-context behavioral advertising under the CPRA, you can opt out using the Google Ads Settings and aboutads.info links above, or by contacting me.
Analytics data is retained according to the Google Analytics retention setting (currently 14 months). Newsletter addresses are kept until you unsubscribe. Server logs are kept for a short rolling period. Data is transmitted over HTTPS, and access to any stored data is limited to me and the service providers named on this page.
This site relies on the following providers, each governed by its own privacy policy: Google Analytics and Google AdSense (Google LLC), the site's hosting provider, and the newsletter delivery provider. Fonts are loaded from Google Fonts.
This site is written for a general audience interested in the AI industry. It is not directed at children under 16, and no personal information is knowingly collected from them.
If this policy changes, the "last updated" date at the top will change with it. Material changes will be noted on this page.
Questions, corrections, or data requests: [email protected].