Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy for Getting Started with AI

This site "gettingstarted.ai" prioritizes your privacy. By using this site, you agree to the collection and use of your information as outlined in this privacy policy.

Information we collect

We collect various types of information when you visit this site, including but not limited to:

  • Session Time: We collect data on the duration of your visit to improve user experience.
  • IP Address: Your IP address is logged for security purposes and to analyze trends.
  • Location: We may collect general location information to understand the geographic distribution of our audience.
  • Browser Information: Information about your browser is collected for optimization purposes.
  • Email (Opt-in for Members): If you choose to become a member and opt-in to our email list, we collect your email address for newsletters, updates, and other relevant communications.

Information collected by Ghost.org

This site is built on the Ghost.org platform, which may collect the following information:

  • User Accounts (if applicable): When you create a member account, Ghost.org may collect information such as your username, email address, and password (hashed and securely stored). Ghost.org does not collect any payment information directly.

Please Note: We have no access to your Ghost.org account password and it is never stored in plain text.

Third-party services

This site utilizes the following third-party services:

  • Google Analytics: This site uses Google Analytics to track website traffic and user interactions.
  • Microsoft Clarity: Microsoft Clarity is employed to gain insights into how users interact with our website.
  • Google AdSense: We may use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our website.
  • ConvertKit (Email Opt-in): ConvertKit is used to manage the email subscriber list and send newsletter emails. Once you choose to become a member on this site, your information including your email address is transferred to ConvertKit.

ConvertKit’s privacy policy is available at https://convertkit.com/privacy.

You can unsubscribe from our newsletter by clicking on the unsubscribe link provided at the end of each newsletter.

Microsoft Clarity and Microsoft Advertising are used to capture how you use and interact with the website through behavioral metrics, heatmaps, and session replay to improve and market our products/services. Website usage data is captured using first and third-party cookies and other tracking technologies to determine the popularity of products/services and online activity. Additionally, this information is used for site optimization, fraud/security purposes, and advertising.

How we use your information

The information we collect is used for the following purposes:

  • To improve our website and enhance user experience.
  • To analyze trends and understand how users interact with our content.
  • To send newsletters, updates, and other communications to members who have opted into our email list.
  • To display personalized advertisements based on your browsing behavior (if applicable).

How Microsoft uses your information

For more information about how Microsoft collects and uses your data, visit the Microsoft Privacy Statement.

How Ghost.org uses your information

Ghost.org, as the platform provider, may use the information it collects for internal analytics and to improve the Ghost.org platform. You can find more information about Ghost.org's data practices in their privacy policy: https://ghost.org/privacy/

Your Privacy Rights

  • Access and Rectification: You have the right to access and update or correct any inaccuracies in the personal information we hold about you.
  • Erasure: You can request the deletion of your personal information from our records.
  • Objection: You can object to the processing of your personal information for certain purposes.

Ghost.org Accounts:

If you have a member account on this site, you can access, update, or delete your information directly through your Ghost.org account settings.

Contact information

If you have any questions or concerns regarding our privacy policy, the handling of your personal information, or Ghost.org's data practices, please contact us at jeff[at]gettingstarted[dot]ai.

This privacy policy is effective as of May 01, 2023, and may be updated from time to time without notice. Please check back periodically for any changes.

Last Update: 2024/5/17