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Privacy Policy & Legal Notice

Privacy Policy & Legal Notice

Last updated: June 2026

At What Is AI?, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly. This privacy policy explains what information may be collected, how it may be used, and the rights available to visitors under UK data protection law.

This privacy policy and legal notice covers website visitors, readers, customers, subscribers and people who contact What Is AI? through the website. For privacy enquiries, use the Contact & Connect page.

Last Updated: June 2026

At What Is AI?, we are committed to protecting your privacy and handling personal information responsibly.

This Privacy Notice explains what information we collect, why we collect it, how we use it, and your rights under applicable UK data protection legislation.

Who We Are

What Is AI? is an independent website providing educational content, practical guides, resources, reviews and digital products relating to artificial intelligence.

For any privacy-related enquiries, please use the Contact & Connect page on this website.

Information We Collect

We may collect and process the following information:

  • Information submitted through contact forms.
  • Information provided when purchasing or downloading products and resources.
  • Information provided when commenting on content.
  • Technical information such as browser type, device type, IP address, referral source and website usage information.
  • Information collected through cookies and analytics technologies.

How We Use Information

We use information to:

  • Respond to enquiries.
  • Deliver digital products, downloads and resources.
  • Improve website performance and user experience.
  • Monitor website security and prevent misuse.
  • Analyse website traffic and content performance.
  • Meet legal, accounting and regulatory obligations.
  • Develop and improve website content and services.

Use of Artificial Intelligence

As a website focused on artificial intelligence, we may use AI tools to assist with:

  • Research and content development.
  • Drafting and editing articles.
  • Website development and coding.
  • Technical troubleshooting.
  • Administrative and operational activities.

AI-generated content may be reviewed and edited before publication.

We do not use AI systems to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on visitors.

AI-Assisted Website Development

We may use AI-assisted coding and development tools to help maintain, improve and secure this website.

Where such tools are used, we aim to minimise the amount of personal information processed and apply appropriate safeguards where required.

Depending on the circumstances, we process information under one or more of the following legal bases:

  • Consent.
  • Performance of a contract.
  • Compliance with legal obligations.
  • Legitimate interests in operating, improving and securing the website.

Digital Products and Purchases

Where products or resources are purchased through this website, payment processing is handled by third-party payment providers.

We do not store full payment card details on our servers.

Cookies and Analytics

This website may use cookies and similar technologies to:

  • Understand how visitors use the site.
  • Improve performance and user experience.
  • Measure content engagement.
  • Maintain website functionality and security.

Where required by law, non-essential cookies will only be used after appropriate consent has been obtained.

You can manage cookie preferences through your browser settings and any cookie management tools provided on the website.

Sharing Information

We do not sell personal information.

Information may be shared with trusted service providers that help us operate the website, including:

  • Website hosting providers.
  • Analytics providers.
  • Ecommerce and payment providers.
  • Security and website maintenance services.
  • Communication and marketing service providers.

These providers only receive information necessary to perform their services.

International Transfers

Some service providers may process information outside the United Kingdom.

Where this occurs, we seek to ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.

Data Retention

Information is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, including legal, accounting, security and operational requirements.

Your Rights

For general UK data protection guidance, you can also visit the Information Commissioner’s Office.

Depending on applicable law, you may have rights to:

  • Access your personal information.
  • Correct inaccurate information.
  • Request deletion of information.
  • Restrict or object to certain processing.
  • Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
  • Request a copy of personal information held about you.

Requests can be submitted through the Contact & Connect page.

Third-Party Websites

This website may contain links to external websites, products or services.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites.

Security

We use reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect information from unauthorised access, loss, misuse or disclosure.

However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage can be guaranteed to be completely secure.

Changes to This Privacy Notice

This Privacy Notice may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, website functionality, AI technologies or business operations.

Any updates will be published on this page.