1. Who we are

AI News Update ("we", "us", "our") publishes daily editorial coverage of artificial intelligence at backcomputer.com. We are an independent, ad-supported news publication. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect when you visit our site, why we collect it, and what choices you have.

If you have any privacy questions, contact us via the Contact page or WhatsApp at +62 812-1682-5037.

2. The information we collect

We collect the minimum data needed to operate the site and remember your preferences. Specifically:

2.1 Information you give us directly

• Contact form submissions — name, email, subject, and message body, when you write to us.
• Newsletter signup — your email address, if you subscribe to our newsletter.
• WhatsApp messages — content of any message you send to our public number.

2.2 Information collected automatically

• Server logs — IP address, user agent, requested URL, timestamp, and referring page. These are kept by our hosting provider (Cloudflare) for standard operational and security purposes.
• Preference cookies — for example, remembering that you dismissed the cookie banner.

2.3 Information from advertising partners

If and when we run advertising on this site, our ad partners may set cookies or similar technologies to measure ad performance and personalize ads. You will only see those cookies if you click "Accept all" on the cookie banner. See our Cookie Policy for details.

3. How we use your information

• To respond to messages, story tips, and reader correspondence.
• To deliver the newsletter, if you subscribed to it.
• To remember your site preferences (e.g., banner dismissals).
• To monitor security and prevent abuse of the site.
• To produce aggregate, non-identifying analytics about traffic and reader interests.
• If applicable, to allow our advertising partners to measure the performance of ads served on the site.

We do not sell your personal information.

4. Legal bases (for EU/UK readers)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, we rely on the following legal bases under the GDPR / UK GDPR:

• Consent — for advertising/measurement cookies that you accept on the banner, and for newsletter subscriptions.
• Legitimate interests — for security logs, fraud prevention, and general site operation.
• Contract / pre-contract — when you contact us about a sponsorship or business inquiry.

5. Sharing of information

We share data only with parties who help us run the site:

• Cloudflare — our DNS, CDN, and hosting provider for static content and the routing layer.
• Email and messaging providers — when you contact us, your message passes through standard email infrastructure or WhatsApp.
• Advertising partners — only if you have accepted advertising cookies, and only data they receive through their own cookies (we do not transfer reader emails or contact-form contents to ad partners).
• Authorities — if required by law, court order, or to protect rights and safety.

6. Data retention

• Server logs: typically 30 days, unless needed longer for security investigation.
• Contact-form messages and email correspondence: kept as long as needed to handle your inquiry, then archived in our email system per normal retention.
• Newsletter subscriptions: kept until you unsubscribe.
• Preference cookies: until they expire or you clear them in your browser.

7. Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights to:

• Access the data we hold about you.
• Correct inaccurate data.
• Delete your data ("right to be forgotten").
• Restrict or object to certain processing.
• Withdraw consent for cookies at any time (use the cookie banner or clear cookies in your browser).
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

To exercise these rights, email us via the Contact page. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's privacy

This site is not directed at children under 13 (or 16, in some jurisdictions). We do not knowingly collect personal information from minors. If you believe a minor has submitted personal information, please contact us so we can delete it.

9. International transfers

Cloudflare operates a global network and may serve our content from servers located outside your country. By using the site, you understand that your information may be transferred to and processed in jurisdictions with different data protection laws than your own.

10. Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. We will indicate the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes, we will notify newsletter subscribers and post a banner on the homepage.

11. Contact

Questions, requests, or complaints about this Privacy Policy:

• Email: via the Contact form
• WhatsApp: +62 812-1682-5037