This Privacy Policy explains how AI Corner collects, uses, stores, and protects your personal data when you visit AiCorner.in. We are committed to your privacy under India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, the Information Technology Act, 2000, and applicable rules. We collect minimal data, never sell it, and give you full control.
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act), AI Corner is the Data Fiduciary — the entity responsible for determining the purpose and means of processing your personal data.
AI Corner operates AiCorner.in, an AI-powered digital media platform based in India. We publish AI news, tools reviews, model analyses, and multilingual educational content.
Contact: privacy@aicorner.in
| Data Type | What It Is | How Collected | Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analytics data | Pages visited, time on site, country, device type (anonymised) | Google Analytics (anonymised IP) | Automatic |
| Email address | Your email for newsletter delivery | Newsletter signup form (consent-based) | Optional |
| Language preference | Your selected language (stored locally) | Browser localStorage (no server) | Auto / Optional |
| AI query data | Questions you type into the AI search box | Sent to Claude API (Anthropic) for processing | Optional |
| Ad interaction data | Ad views, clicks (anonymised) | Google AdSense (third-party) | Automatic |
| Cookies | See Section 4 | Browser cookies | Consent required |
We use data only for the following purposes, consistent with the DPDP Act's "lawful purpose" requirement:
Legal basis under DPDP Act 2023: Legitimate use (analytics, operations), Consent (newsletter, cookies), Contractual necessity (AI query processing).
AI Corner uses the following types of cookies:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Set by | Can be disabled? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Language preference, session | AI Corner | No (site function) |
| Analytics | Page views, traffic sources | Google Analytics | Yes |
| Advertising | Personalised ads | Google AdSense | Yes |
| YouTube | Video player functionality | YouTube/Google | Yes |
You may manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie consent banner. Disabling analytics/advertising cookies will not affect your ability to read content.
AI Corner complies with cookie consent requirements as applicable under Indian law and best practices. Indian users have the right to withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
AI Corner uses Google AdSense to display advertisements and Google Analytics for website analytics. Both are services provided by Google LLC.
Google may use cookies and similar technologies to serve personalised ads based on your browsing activity. Google's data practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
AI Corner has enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics, meaning your full IP address is never stored. We have also enabled data sharing controls to limit data sharing with Google beyond what is necessary for analytics.
You may opt out of Google's personalised advertising at adssettings.google.com.
AI Corner's website embeds YouTube videos and links to our YouTube channel. When you interact with YouTube content, YouTube (Google) may collect data as per Google's Privacy Policy. AI Corner does not receive personal data from YouTube interactions on third-party pages.
Our YouTube channel (@AiCornerIn) is governed by YouTube's own Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and language preference only. This data is used exclusively to send you the AI Corner newsletter.
Consent is the legal basis for email communications. Providing your email is entirely voluntary.
AI Corner does not sell, rent, or trade your personal data.
We share data only in the following limited circumstances:
AI Corner's website is hosted on Cloudflare Pages (servers globally distributed, including India). Newsletter data is stored on secure servers within or accessible from India.
We implement industry-standard security measures including:
No system is 100% secure. In the event of a data breach affecting your personal data, we will notify you and the relevant authorities as required under the DPDP Act, 2023, within the prescribed timeframe.
Data retention: Analytics data — 26 months (Google Analytics default). Newsletter emails — until unsubscribed + 30 days. AI query data — not retained after session.
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, you have the following rights as a "Data Principal":
To exercise any of these rights, email privacy@aicorner.in with the subject "Data Rights Request". We will respond within 30 days as required by the DPDP Act.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Board of India once it is constituted under the DPDP Act, 2023.
AI Corner is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 13. If we become aware that a child under 13 has provided personal data, we will delete it promptly.
For users between 13–18, parental/guardian consent is required as per the DPDP Act, 2023 provisions for minors. We will implement appropriate age verification mechanisms as required under applicable rules.
AI Corner is an Indian website governed by Indian law. If you are accessing from outside India, please be aware that your data may be transferred to and processed in India. By using this website, you consent to such transfer.
For visitors from the European Union, note that India's DPDP Act, 2023 provides comparable protections to GDPR for Indian residents. EU residents may also have rights under GDPR; please email privacy@aicorner.in for EU-specific requests.
As required under the DPDP Act, 2023 and IT Rules, 2021, AI Corner designates the following contact for privacy matters:
| Role | Data Protection Officer / Grievance Officer |
|---|---|
| privacy@aicorner.in | |
| General Grievances | grievance@aicorner.in |
| Response Time | Acknowledgement within 24 hours; full response within 30 days |
| Website | www.aicorner.in |
We may update this Privacy Policy as our practices evolve or as required by law. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date. For material changes affecting your rights, we will notify newsletter subscribers via email.
Your continued use of AiCorner.in after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.