Privacy Policy

Last updated: May 11, 2026

1. Introduction

AI Tool Directory ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website next-happy.com.

By accessing or using the Site, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with the terms, please do not access the Site.

2. Information We Collect

Automatically Collected Information: When you visit our Site, certain information is collected automatically, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring website
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Date and time of visits

We do not collect personal information such as names, email addresses, or phone numbers unless you voluntarily provide them (e.g., through a contact form).

3. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small data files stored on your device.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • Refuse or accept cookies
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Notify you when a cookie is set

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of certain features on the Site.

4. Third-Party Advertising — Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense, a service provided by Google LLC, to display advertisements on our Site. Google AdSense uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your browsing behavior and interests.

Google, as a third-party vendor, uses cookies to serve ads on our Site. Google's use of the DART cookie enables it to serve ads to our users based on their visit to our Site and other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of the use of the DART cookie by visiting the Google Privacy & Terms page.

Google AdSense may also use the following technologies:

  • DoubleClick Cookie — helps Google and its partners serve ads based on visits to our Site and other websites.
  • Web Beacons — transparent pixel images used to track user navigation and measure ad effectiveness.

5. How We Use Your Information

The information we collect is used to:

  • Operate and maintain the Site
  • Improve user experience and content
  • Analyze site usage and trends
  • Serve relevant advertisements through Google AdSense
  • Monitor and prevent technical issues

6. Third-Party Links and Services

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including AI tool websites we review. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of those sites. We encourage you to read the privacy policies of any third-party site before providing personal information.

7. Advertising Partners

Our advertising partner, Google AdSense, may collect and use information about your visits to this and other websites to provide relevant advertisements. Google is a third-party ad server that uses cookies and web beacons to collect data automatically.

Google's advertising policies can be found at Google Ads Policies.

8. Data Retention

We retain automatically collected information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy. Cookie data is stored for the duration specified by the respective third-party service.

9. Children's Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected such information, we will take steps to delete it.

10. Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including:

  • The right to access personal data we hold about you
  • The right to rectification of inaccurate data
  • The right to erasure ("right to be forgotten")
  • The right to restrict processing of your data
  • The right to data portability
  • The right to object to processing of your data

California residents have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). European residents have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

12. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: contact@next-happy.com