Introduction
This Privacy Policy explains how Ailab.mobi (“we,” “us,” or “our”) collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal information when you visit our website at https://ailab.mobi. We operate an AI tools directory, review platform, and technology blog. We are committed to being transparent about the data we handle and giving you control over your personal information.
By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with any part of this policy, please discontinue use of the site.
Last updated: July 9, 2026
Who We Are
Ailab.mobi is an independent online platform that provides AI tool reviews, ratings, comparison guides, curated prompt libraries, and technology news. Our website address is: https://ailab.mobi.
For any privacy-related questions or requests, you can contact us at: [email protected]
What Data We Collect
The types of personal data we collect depend on how you interact with our website. Below is a clear breakdown:
Data You Provide Directly
- Account registration. If you create an account, we collect your username, email address, and password (stored in encrypted form). You may optionally provide a display name and profile picture.
- Comments. When you leave a comment on a blog post, we collect your name, email address, website URL (optional), the comment text, your IP address, and browser user agent string. The IP address and user agent are used for spam detection.
- Tool submissions. If you submit an AI tool to our directory using the “Add Tool” form, we collect the information you provide about the tool, along with your email address for communication about the submission.
- Saved tools. If you use the “Save Tool” feature, we store your saved tool preferences in association with your browser session or user account.
- Contact forms. If you reach out to us through a contact form, we collect your name, email address, and message content.
Data Collected Automatically
- Log data. Our web servers automatically record your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, time spent on pages, and the date and time of your visit.
- Cookies and similar technologies. We use cookies to maintain sessions, remember preferences, and analyze site traffic. See the “Cookies” section below for full details.
- Analytics data. We use third-party analytics services to understand how visitors use our site. This includes aggregated data about page views, navigation patterns, device types, geographic regions, and session duration.
Data from Third Parties
We may receive limited data from third-party services integrated into our site, such as spam detection services (for comment filtering) and the Gravatar service (for displaying profile images associated with email addresses).
How We Use Your Data
We use the collected data for the following purposes:
- Operating the website. Displaying content, processing tool submissions, managing user accounts, and enabling features like saved tools and comments.
- Improving user experience. Analyzing usage patterns to improve site navigation, content relevance, page load performance, and feature design.
- Security and spam prevention. Detecting and blocking spam comments, preventing abuse, and protecting the integrity of our platform.
- Communication. Responding to your inquiries, notifying you about changes to your account, and sending updates you have explicitly opted into.
- Legal compliance. Meeting our obligations under applicable data protection laws and responding to lawful requests from authorities.
We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We do not use your data for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal effects.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we process your personal data based on the following legal grounds:
| Processing Activity | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Account creation and management | Performance of a contract (Terms of Service) |
| Analytics and site improvement | Legitimate interest |
| Spam detection and security | Legitimate interest |
| Marketing communications | Consent (opt-in) |
| Comment processing and display | Consent (voluntary submission) |
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without breaking core site features.
- Session cookies. Maintain your login state and session preferences. Expire when you close your browser or after two days if you remain logged in.
- Login cookies. If you select “Remember Me” during login, a persistent cookie keeps you authenticated for up to two weeks.
- Cookie consent cookie. Records your cookie preference choices. Lasts for one year.
Functional Cookies
- Comment form cookies. If you leave a comment and opt in, your name, email, and website are saved in cookies for one year so you do not need to re-enter them.
- Saved tools cookies. Store your saved AI tool selections locally if you are not logged into an account.
- Display preference cookies. Remember your screen layout choices and theme settings (e.g., dark mode). Last for one year.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site. These cookies collect aggregated, anonymized information about page views, traffic sources, and user behavior patterns. The analytics data helps us improve content quality and site performance.
Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or receive a notification before a cookie is set. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent certain site features from functioning correctly.
Third-Party Services
We integrate the following third-party services, each of which has its own privacy policy:
- Google Analytics. Used for website traffic analysis. Google may collect data about your visit including pages viewed, time on site, and demographic information. Google’s privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Gravatar (Automattic). An anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to retrieve your profile picture when you comment. Automattic’s privacy policy: https://automattic.com/privacy/
- YouTube (Google). Some articles embed YouTube videos. When you load a page with an embedded video, YouTube may set cookies and collect data as described in Google’s privacy policy.
Embedded Content
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, social media posts, and interactive tools from other websites. Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if you had visited that website directly. These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content — including tracking your interaction if you have an account and are logged in to that external website.
Data Sharing
We share personal data only in the following limited circumstances:
- Service providers. We share data with hosting providers, analytics services, and spam detection services that help us operate the website. These providers are contractually obligated to protect your data and use it only for the purposes we specify.
- Legal requirements. We may disclose data if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect our rights, your safety, or the safety of others.
- Password resets. If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email for security purposes.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to advertisers, data brokers, or any other third parties for commercial purposes.
Data Retention
- Comments. Comments and their associated metadata (name, email, IP address) are retained indefinitely so we can recognize and approve follow-up comments automatically. You may request deletion of your comments at any time.
- Account data. Your account information is retained for as long as your account remains active. If you delete your account, your personal data will be removed within 30 days, except where retention is required by law.
- Server logs. Automatically collected log data is retained for up to 90 days for security and diagnostic purposes, then permanently deleted.
- Analytics data. Aggregated, anonymized analytics data may be retained indefinitely as it cannot be used to identify individual users.
Your Privacy Rights
Rights for All Users
Regardless of your location, you have the right to:
- Request access to the personal data we hold about you.
- Request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Request deletion of your personal data.
- Withdraw consent for data processing at any time.
Additional Rights Under GDPR (EU/UK/EEA Residents)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or Switzerland, you also have the right to:
- Data portability. Receive a copy of your personal data in a structured, machine-readable format (such as JSON or CSV).
- Restriction of processing. Request that we limit how we use your data while a complaint or request is being resolved.
- Object to processing. Object to data processing based on legitimate interest grounds.
- Lodge a complaint. File a complaint with your local data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.
Additional Rights Under CCPA (California Residents)
If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants you the following rights:
- Right to know. You can request details about the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to delete. You can request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to opt out of sale. We do not sell personal information. However, if this ever changes, you will have the right to opt out.
- Right to non-discrimination. We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA rights.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to verified requests within 30 days.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include encrypted data transmission (HTTPS/TLS), secure password hashing, regular security updates, access controls limiting data access to authorized personnel, and regular backups stored in secure environments.
However, no method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your personal data, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal data, please contact us at [email protected] and we will promptly delete that information.
International Data Transfers
Our servers are located in Europe. If you access our website from outside Europe, your data may be transferred to and processed in the country where our servers are hosted. By using our website, you consent to this transfer. We ensure that any international data transfers comply with applicable data protection laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses where required by GDPR.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we protect your data.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us:
Website: https://ailab.mobi
Email: [email protected]