Who We Are
This website is operated by DumbItDownAI.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). Our website address is https://dumbitdownai.com.
We are committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what data we collect, why we collect it, and how you can control it.
What Data We Collect
Information You Provide
- Contact forms: If you contact us via our contact form, we collect your name and email address to respond to your inquiry.
- Newsletter signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in every email.
- Comments: If comments are enabled, we collect your name, email, and comment text.
Information Collected Automatically
- Cookies: We use cookies for basic website functionality and analytics. See the “Cookies” section below for details.
- Analytics data: We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to understand how visitors use our site. GA4 collects anonymized data including pages visited, time on site, approximate location (country/city level), device type, and referral source. GA4 does not collect personally identifiable information in our configuration.
- Log files: Our web server automatically logs IP addresses, browser type, and referring pages for security and performance purposes. These logs are deleted regularly.
How We Use Your Data
- To respond to your inquiries
- To send our newsletter (only if you opted in)
- To understand how our website is used and improve our content
- To maintain website security and prevent abuse
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
Cookies we use:
- Essential cookies: Required for the website to function (e.g., cookie consent preference). These cannot be disabled.
- Analytics cookies (Google Analytics 4): Help us understand site usage. These are set only after you accept cookies. You can opt out at any time.
How to control cookies:
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely, delete existing cookies, or be notified before a cookie is set. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
Third-Party Services
We use the following third-party services that may process data:
- Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC): Website analytics. Google Privacy Policy
- Brevo (formerly Sendinblue): Email newsletter delivery. Brevo Privacy Policy
- All-Inkl.com (Neue Medien Muennich): Web hosting, located in Germany. All-Inkl Privacy Info
Affiliate Links
Some links on our website are affiliate links. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, we may earn a commission. Affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. For details, see our Affiliate Disclosure.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter or opt out of analytics tracking
For California residents (CCPA):
You have the right to know what personal information we collect and to request its deletion. We do not sell personal information.
For UK/EU residents (GDPR/UK GDPR):
Our legal basis for processing data is legitimate interest (analytics, security) and consent (newsletter, cookies). You may withdraw consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at hello@dumbitdownai.com.
Data Retention
- Contact form data: Deleted after your inquiry is resolved, or within 12 months
- Newsletter subscribers: Kept until you unsubscribe
- Analytics data: Google Analytics retains data for 14 months (our setting)
- Server logs: Deleted after 7 days
Children’s Privacy
Our website is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The date at the bottom of this page shows when it was last updated. Continued use of our website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy or your data, contact us at:
Email: hello@dumbitdownai.com
Last updated: May 15, 2026