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Privacy Policy

Who we are

Effective Date: July 29, 2025
Last Updated: July 29, 2025

Introduction

Artificial Reports (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website artificial-reports.com (the “Service”). This Privacy Policy informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring you have a positive experience on our website. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your information in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – EU Regulation 2016/679
  • ePrivacy Directive – EU Directive 2002/58/EC (Cookie Law)
  • Digital Services Act (DSA) – EU Regulation 2022/2065
  • German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG) – Bundesdatenschutzgesetz
  • Telemedia Act (TMG) – Telemediengesetz
  • California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and other relevant privacy regulations

1. Information We Collect

1.1 Personal Data

We may collect the following types of personal information:

  • Contact Information: Name, email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
  • Account Information: Username, password, and profile information if you create an account
  • Communication Data: Messages, feedback, or inquiries you send to us

1.2 Usage Data

We automatically collect certain information when you visit our website:

  • Device Information: Browser type, operating system, device type
  • Usage Information: Pages visited, time spent on pages, click-through rates
  • Technical Data: IP address, cookie identifiers, page load times
  • Referral Information: Source website or search engine that directed you to our site

1.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to:

  • Enhance your browsing experience
  • Remember your preferences
  • Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Deliver personalized advertising through our advertising partners

2. How We Use Your Information

2.1 Legitimate Purposes

We use your information for the following purposes:

  • Service Provision: To provide, maintain, and improve our news content and website functionality
  • Communication: To respond to your inquiries, send newsletters, and provide customer support
  • Analytics: To understand how our website is used and improve user experience
  • Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws, regulations, and legal processes
  • Security: To protect against fraud, abuse, and security threats

2.2 Marketing and Advertising

With your consent, we may use your information to:

  • Send promotional emails and newsletters
  • Display personalized advertisements
  • Conduct market research and surveys

3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the GDPR, we process your personal data based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: When you explicitly agree to our processing activities
  • Legitimate Interests: For website analytics, security, and business operations
  • Contractual Necessity: To provide services you’ve requested
  • Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable laws and regulations

4. Sharing Your Information

4.1 Third-Party Service Providers

We may share your information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in:

  • Web Hosting: Cloudflare (content delivery and security)
  • Analytics: Google Analytics (website usage analysis)
  • Advertising: Ezoic, Google AdSense (ad serving and optimization)
  • Email Services: Newsletter and communication platforms
  • Content Delivery: AI content generation services

4.2 Legal Requirements

We may disclose your information if required by law, legal process, or government request, or to:

  • Protect our rights, property, or safety
  • Investigate fraud or security issues
  • Comply with court orders or regulatory requirements

4.3 Business Transfers

In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. International Data Transfers

Our website is hosted and operated from Germany within the European Union. We primarily process data within the EEA to ensure the highest level of data protection.

5.1 Transfers Outside the EEA

When we transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place:

  • Adequacy Decisions: We transfer data to countries recognized by the European Commission as providing adequate protection
  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs): We use EU-approved contracts with service providers
  • Binding Corporate Rules: For multinational service providers with approved internal policies
  • Certification Schemes: Services certified under recognized data protection schemes

5.2 Specific Transfers

  • Cloudflare: Data processed within EU/EEA and countries with adequacy decisions
  • AI Services: Data processed with appropriate safeguards and limited to EU/EEA where possible
  • Analytics: Configured to minimize data transfers and use EU-based servers where available

6. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to:

  • Provide our services
  • Comply with legal obligations
  • Resolve disputes
  • Enforce our agreements

Specifically:

  • Account Data: Retained while your account is active and for 3 years after closure
  • Analytics Data: Retained for 2 years
  • Communication Records: Retained for 7 years for legal compliance
  • Marketing Data: Retained until you withdraw consent

7. Your Rights and Choices

7.1 EU Data Subject Rights (GDPR)

Under the GDPR and applicable EU data protection laws, you have the following rights:

  • Right to Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Right to Rectification: Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“Right to be Forgotten”)
  • Right to Restrict Processing: Request limitation of processing activities
  • Right to Data Portability: Request transfer of your data in machine-readable format
  • Right to Object: Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing
  • Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for data processing at any time
  • Right not to be subject to Automated Decision-making: Object to purely automated decision-making

7.2 German Data Protection Rights (BDSG)

Under German federal data protection law, you have additional rights including:

  • Enhanced protection for sensitive personal data
  • Specific rights regarding automated processing
  • Right to compensation for material and non-material damages

7.3 Cookie Controls (ePrivacy Directive Compliance)

In accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and German Telemedia Act (TMG), you have full control over cookies:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for website functionality (no consent needed)
  • Analytics Cookies: Used for website improvement (consent required)
  • Marketing Cookies: Used for advertising (explicit consent required)
  • Cookie Banner: We provide clear information and choices before setting non-essential cookies
  • Browser Controls: Configure your browser to accept or reject cookies
  • Withdrawal: You can withdraw cookie consent at any time through our preference center

7.4 Marketing Communications

You can opt out of marketing communications by:

  • Clicking unsubscribe links in our emails
  • Contacting us directly
  • Updating your account preferences

8. Data Security

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

  • Unauthorized access or disclosure
  • Accidental loss or destruction
  • Malicious attacks or data breaches

Our security measures include:

  • SSL encryption for data transmission
  • Secure hosting infrastructure
  • Regular security audits and monitoring
  • Access controls and authentication

9. Children’s Privacy

Our Service is not intended for children under 16 years of age. 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 information, please contact us immediately.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or services. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any third-party sites you visit.

11. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of material changes by:

  • Posting the updated policy on our website
  • Sending email notifications to registered users
  • Displaying prominent notices on our website

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or wish to exercise your rights, please contact us:

Artificial Reports
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://artificial-reports.com/contact

For GDPR-related inquiries, you may also contact your local data protection authority.

13. Data Protection Officer

For questions regarding data protection and privacy matters, you can contact our Data Protection Officer at: Email: [email protected]

14. Supervisory Authority

As a company operating in Germany, we are subject to supervision by the German data protection authorities. If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:

German Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Graurheindorfer Str. 153, 53117 Bonn, Germany
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.bfdi.bund.de/

You may also contact your local state data protection authority or any EU supervisory authority in your country of residence.

15. Data Protection Impact Assessments

In accordance with GDPR requirements, we conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high-risk processing activities, particularly those involving:

  • Automated decision-making with legal effects
  • Large-scale processing of sensitive data
  • Systematic monitoring of public areas
  • New technologies with high privacy risks

This Privacy Policy is designed to comply with EU data protection laws (GDPR, ePrivacy Directive), German federal and state data protection laws (BDSG, TMG), Digital Services Act (DSA), and other applicable international data protection regulations. However, laws may vary by jurisdiction, and you should consult with legal counsel for specific compliance requirements.