Privacy Policy

Last updated: 28 March 2026

AIBrief (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your personal data when you visit our website at https://aibrief.uk, in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

Who We Are

AIBrief is an independent website providing AI tool reviews, guides, and resources for UK small business owners, sole traders, and freelancers. Our website address is: https://aibrief.uk. If you have any questions about this policy or your personal data, you can contact us via our contact page.

What Data We Collect

We collect personal data only where it is necessary and with your knowledge. The data we may collect includes:

  • Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter via GetResponse. We use this solely to send you our newsletter.
  • Cookie data — we use a small number of cookies for site functionality and analytics. See the Cookies section below.
  • Analytics data — we use Google Analytics (via Google Site Kit) to understand how visitors use our site. This may include your IP address (anonymised), browser type, pages visited, and referring site.

How We Use Your Data

We use your personal data for the following purposes:

  • To send you our newsletter (only if you have subscribed)
  • To understand how our website is used so we can improve it
  • To ensure the website functions correctly

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.

Lawful Basis for Processing

Under UK GDPR, we rely on the following lawful bases for processing your data:

  • Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter, you give explicit consent for us to process your email address for that purpose.
  • Legitimate interests — we use analytics data to understand site usage and improve our content. This does not override your rights and freedoms.

Cookies

Our website uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies — required for the website to function (e.g. cookie consent preferences).
  • Analytics cookies — Google Analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors interact with our site. These are set only with your consent.

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner on our site, or by adjusting your browser settings.

Affiliate Links

Some pages on this site contain affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may receive a commission at no additional cost to you. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. These cookies are governed by the respective third party’s privacy policy. For more information, see our Affiliate Disclosure.

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may process your data:

Data Retention

We retain your email address for as long as you remain subscribed to our newsletter. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. Analytics data is retained in accordance with Google Analytics’ default retention settings.

Your Rights

Under UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:

  • The right to access the personal data we hold about you
  • The right to rectification if your data is inaccurate or incomplete
  • The right to erasure (“right to be forgotten”)
  • The right to restrict processing
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing
  • The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us via our contact page. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us.

If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at ico.org.uk.