Effective Date: August 10, 2025
Last Updated: January 01, 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to ilovefree.com ("the Website," "we," "us," or "our"). We are dedicated to helping you "Discover powerful AI tools you can use for free."
We recognize that your privacy is a fundamental right. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information when you access our Website. We are committed to processing your data with transparency and adhering to global data protection standards, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA/CPRA), and the Personal Information Protection Law (PIPL) of the People's Republic of China.
By accessing or using ilovefree.com, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our Website.
We adhere to the principle of data minimization, collecting only the information necessary to provide our services, improve our platform, and comply with legal obligations.
- Account Information: If you register an account (e.g., via Google or GitHub OAuth), we collect your username, email address, and public profile picture. We do not store your passwords for third-party accounts.
- Transaction & Payment Information: When you purchase a service (such as a Premium Listing or Sponsorship), we collect transaction details (e.g., purchase date, amount, and product selected). Important: We do NOT collect or store your full credit card number, CVV, or expiration date on our servers. All financial transactions are processed securely by our third-party payment processor (Creem).
- Communication Data: Information you provide when contacting us regarding support, tool submissions, refund requests, or feedback (e.g., name, email address, and message content).
- Newsletter Subscription: If you opt-in to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
When you visit the Website, our servers and third-party services automatically record certain technical data:
- Log Data: IP address, browser type/version, operating system, time zone, referring/exit pages, and date/time stamps.
- Usage Data: Pages viewed, time spent on pages, clickstream data, and specifically which AI tool links you click.
- Device Information: Type of device (mobile, desktop, tablet), screen resolution, and unique device identifiers.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We and our third-party partners (such as Google Analytics and advertising networks) use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience.
3.1 Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the Website to function (e.g., keeping you logged in).
- Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with the site (e.g., Google Analytics 4).
- Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense): Used to deliver relevant advertisements to you.
3.2 Third-Party Advertising (Google AdSense)
We use Google AdSense to display ads. Google and its partners use cookies (such as the DoubleClick cookie) to serve ads based on your prior visits to our Website or other websites on the Internet.
- Opt-Out: Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. Alternatively, you can opt out of a third-party vendor's use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.
We use your data for the following specific purposes:
- Service Provision: To operate the Website, maintain your account, and allow you to save/bookmark AI tools.
- Order Fulfillment: To process your payments for premium services (listings/ads) and deliver the purchased services.
- Improvement & Analytics: To analyze traffic trends (e.g., "Most Popular AI Chatbots") and improve site performance.
- Personalization: To recommend AI tools based on your browsing history or preferences.
- Communication: To respond to inquiries or send service updates (only with your consent).
- Advertising: To display non-personalized or personalized ads that support the free operation of this Website.
- Security & Compliance: To prevent fraud, detect bots, and comply with legal obligations.
Important: ilovefree.com is a directory and navigation platform.
- External Links: Our Website contains links to external AI tools and websites (e.g., ChatGPT, Midjourney, etc.) that are not operated by us.
- No Responsibility: We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party sites.
- Input Data: We strongly advise you to be cautious about the data (text, images, files) you upload to any AI tool linked from our site. Review their privacy policies before inputting sensitive personal or corporate data.
6. Affiliate Disclosure
To keep our Website free, we may participate in affiliate marketing programs.
Some links on our site may be "affiliate links." This means if you click on the link and purchase a subscription to an AI tool, we may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.
This does not influence our editorial integrity or the categorization of "Free" tools.
We respect your data and do not sell your personal information to third parties. We only share data in the following limited circumstances:
- Payment Processors: We share necessary transaction data (e.g., billing details) with our trusted payment gateway (Creem) to validate and process your payments. These processors adhere to PCI-DSS standards to ensure the security of your payment data.
- Service Providers: We share data with trusted vendors who assist us (e.g., Vercel/AWS for hosting, Google Analytics for analysis). These parties are bound by strict confidentiality agreements.
- Legal Compliance: We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or government regulation.
- Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, user data may be transferred as a business asset.
8. International Data Transfers
Please be aware that ilovefree.com is operated from China, but our servers may be located in the United States or other jurisdictions to ensure global access speed.
- For Global Users: Your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in a country different from your country of residence. By using our services, you consent to this transfer.
- Safeguards: We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures (such as standard contractual clauses where applicable) to ensure your data is treated securely.
9. Your Data Protection Rights
Depending on your location, you have specific rights regarding your personal data.
9.1 GDPR (EEA/UK Users)
- Right to Access & Rectification: Request copies or corrections of your data.
- Right to Erasure: Request deletion of your data ("Right to be Forgotten").
- Right to Restrict/Object: Restrict processing or object to data usage for marketing.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., for newsletters).
9.2 CCPA/CPRA (California/US Users)
- Right to Know: Request details about categories of data collected.
- Right to Delete: Request deletion of your personal information.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: You will not be discriminated against for exercising rights.
- Do Not Sell/Share My Info: We do not sell personal data. However, you can opt-out of "sharing" data for cross-context behavioral advertising via your browser's Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal.
9.3 PIPL (China Users / 中国用户)
If you are a resident of the PRC, we process your data in accordance with the PIPL. You have the right to access, correct, delete, and withdraw consent for your personal information.
- Cross-Border Transfer: As our operational team is in China, data collected globally may be accessed by us in China for maintenance purposes, in strict compliance with security assessments.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: support@ilovefree.com
10. Security
We use commercially reasonable security measures (including SSL encryption and secure server infrastructure) to protect your data. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure. While we strive to protect your Personal Data, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
11. Children's Privacy
Our Service is not directed to individuals under the age of 13 (or 16 in certain jurisdictions like the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If we become aware that we have collected such data without parental verification, we will take steps to remove it.
12. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy periodically. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy frequently.
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us:
