Privacy Policy

Last Updated: May 27, 2025

1. Introduction

This Privacy Policy describes how Berlin Hair Baby collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website at https://berlinhairbaby.com that provides reviews and analysis of artificial intelligence tools and software (“Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide Directly

• Contact Information: When you contact us or subscribe to our newsletter, we may collect your name, email address, and message content
• User-Generated Content: Comments, reviews, or feedback you submit on our Site
• Account Information: If we offer user accounts, we collect registration details like username and email

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

• Website Analytics: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, time spent on Site, referring websites
• Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze Site usage
• Log Data: Server logs including IP addresses, browser types, and access times

2.3 Third-Party Information

• Social Media: If you interact with our social media profiles, we may receive information according to those platforms’ privacy policies
• Analytics Services: Data from Google Analytics, social media insights, and similar services

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the collected information for the following purposes:

3.1 Core Operations

• Providing and maintaining our AI tool review services
• Responding to your inquiries and providing customer support
• Sending newsletters or updates about new reviews (with your consent)
• Improving our website content and user experience

3.2 Analytics and Optimization

• Analyzing website traffic and user behavior
• Understanding which AI tool reviews are most popular
• Improving our content and Site functionality
• Conducting research to enhance our review methodology

3.3 Marketing and Communication

• Sending promotional emails about new AI tool reviews (with consent)
• Personalizing content recommendations
• Running marketing campaigns and measuring their effectiveness

4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

For users in the European Union, we process your data based on:

• Legitimate Interest: Analyzing website usage, improving our services, and providing relevant content
• Consent: Newsletter subscriptions, marketing communications, and non-essential cookies
• Contract Performance: When you use our services or contact us for support
• Legal Obligation: Complying with applicable laws and regulations

5. Data Sharing and Disclosure

5.1 We May Share Information With:

• Analytics Providers: Google Analytics, social media analytics platforms
• Email Service Providers: For newsletter distribution and communication
• Affiliate Partners: Aggregated, non-personal data about user engagement with AI tool reviews
• Legal Requirements: When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights

5.2 We Do NOT:

• Sell your personal information to third parties
• Share your personal data with AI tool companies we review (unless you explicitly consent)
• Use your data for purposes unrelated to our AI tool review services

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

6.1 Types of Cookies We Use:

• Essential Cookies: Required for basic Site functionality
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our Site
• Advertising Cookies: For affiliate marketing and relevant advertisements
• Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences

6.2 Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect Site functionality.

6.3 Third-Party Cookies

• Google Analytics: For website analytics and user behavior analysis
• Social Media Platforms: For social sharing functionality
• Affiliate Networks: For tracking referrals to AI tools we review

7. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information:

• Encryption: Data transmission is secured using SSL/TLS encryption
• Access Controls: Limited access to personal data on a need-to-know basis
• Regular Updates: Keeping our security measures current with best practices
• Data Backup: Secure backup procedures to prevent data loss

8. Data Retention

8.1 Retention Periods:

• Website Analytics: 26 months (Google Analytics default)
• Email Subscriptions: Until you unsubscribe or request deletion
• Contact Inquiries: 3 years for customer service purposes
• User-Generated Content: Until you request removal or we determine it’s no longer needed

8.2 Deletion Process

We securely delete personal data when retention periods expire or upon valid deletion requests.

9. Your Privacy Rights

9.1 General Rights:

• Access: Request information about data we hold about you
• Correction: Update or correct inaccurate personal information
• Deletion: Request removal of your personal data
• Portability: Receive your data in a portable format
• Objection: Object to certain types of data processing

9.2 GDPR Rights (EU Residents):

• Right to restriction of processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to automated decision-making
• Right to lodge a complaint with supervisory authorities

9.3 CCPA Rights (California Residents):

• Right to know what personal information is collected
• Right to delete personal information
• Right to opt-out of sale of personal information
• Right to non-discrimination for exercising privacy rights

10. International Data Transfers

If you access our Site from outside the United States or European Union, your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions where we operate. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for international transfers and comply with both US and EU data protection standards.

11. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we discover we have collected such information, we will promptly delete it.

12. Newsletter and Email Communications

12.1 Subscription

• You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates about new AI tool reviews
• Subscription is voluntary and requires explicit consent
• You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in our emails

12.2 Email Content

• Updates about new AI tool reviews and analysis
• Occasional promotional content about featured tools
• Important announcements about our services

13. Affiliate Marketing Disclosure

When you click on affiliate links in our AI tool reviews, the affiliate partner may collect information about your visit. This is governed by their privacy policies, not ours. We may receive aggregated data about clicks and conversions.

14. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of significant changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our Site
• Sending email notifications to subscribers (for material changes)
• Updating the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy

15. Contact Information

15.1 Data Protection Questions

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

Email: admin@berlinhairbaby.com
Subject Line: “Privacy Policy Inquiry”

15.2 Data Protection Officer

Name: Jay Ponomariov
Email: admin@berlinhairbaby.com

15.3 General Contact

Website: https://berlinhairbaby.com
Address: [Business address to be updated]

16. Jurisdiction-Specific Information

16.1 European Union (GDPR)

For EU residents, our lawful basis for processing is detailed in Section 4. You have additional rights under GDPR as outlined in Section 9.2.

16.2 California (CCPA)

California residents have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act as outlined in Section 9.3.