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Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

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Controller

Bernd Quehenberger
Olga-Rudel-Zeynek-Gasse 8
8054 Graz, Austria
Email: bernd@theaisearchdirectory.com
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Overview

This privacy policy explains how The AI Search Directory ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, and protects your personal data when you visit our website. We process personal data in compliance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/DSGVO) and the Austrian Data Protection Act (DSG).

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Data We Collect

3.1 Server Log Files

When you visit our website, our hosting provider automatically collects and stores information in server log files. This includes:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referrer URL
  • Hostname of the accessing device
  • Time of the server request
  • IP address (anonymized)

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in ensuring stable and secure operation of our website.

3.2 Contact Form and Email

When you contact us, the data you provide (name, email address, message content) will be stored to process your inquiry. We do not share this data without your consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(b) or Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. Your data will be deleted once your inquiry is resolved.

3.3 Email Signup

If you sign up for updates, we collect your email address exclusively to send you opted-in content. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.

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Analytics

4.1 Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze your use of the website. IP anonymization is activated — your IP address is truncated before transmission.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (your consent via our cookie banner). You can opt out by:

  • Not consenting via our cookie banner
  • Setting your browser to reject cookies
  • Installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on

More info: Google Privacy Policy

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Social Media Embeds

Our website may include embedded content from YouTube and TikTok. When you visit such a page, a connection is made to the platform's servers — they receive your IP and may set cookies. We use privacy-enhanced modes where available and only load embeds after your cookie consent.

Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

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Cookies

Some cookies are technically necessary (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). Analytics and embed cookies are only set with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can manage preferences via our cookie banner or your browser settings.

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Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the following rights:

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Right of access (Art. 15) — Request information about the personal data we hold about you.
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Right to rectification (Art. 16) — Request correction of inaccurate data.
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Right to erasure (Art. 17) — Request deletion of your data, subject to legal retention obligations.
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Right to restriction (Art. 18) — Request that we restrict processing under certain circumstances.
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Right to data portability (Art. 20) — Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
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Right to object (Art. 21) — Object to processing based on legitimate interest at any time.
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Right to withdraw consent (Art. 7(3)) — Withdraw any previously given consent at any time.

To exercise your rights: bernd@theaisearchdirectory.com

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Right to Lodge a Complaint

You have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority. The competent authority in Austria is:

Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde

Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna, Austria
Phone: +43 1 52 152-0
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
Web: www.dsb.gv.at
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Data Retention

Server log files14 days
Contact form inquiriesUntil resolved, then deleted
Email signup dataUntil you unsubscribe
Analytics data (GA)14 months (with anonymization)
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Data Transfers to Third Countries

Some services (e.g., Google Analytics) may transfer data to the United States. These transfers are safeguarded by the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework or Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) pursuant to Art. 46(2)(c) GDPR.

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Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The current version is always available on this page.