This policy explains what data BestAICompanion.net collects, how it is used, and what rights you have over your information.
BestAICompanion.net is a content website. We do not require you to create an account, log in, or provide personal information to read our reviews. The data collected is limited to what is necessary to operate the site and understand how it is used.
| Data Type | What It Includes | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Usage Data | Pages visited, time on page, referral source, browser type, device type | Understanding which content is useful; improving the site |
| IP Address | Approximate location (country/region level); used anonymously | Analytics, spam prevention |
| Cookies | Small files stored in your browser — see Section 02 for details | Analytics, affiliate tracking |
| Email (if contacted) | Your email address and message content if you email us directly | Responding to your inquiry only |
We use cookies for two purposes: analytics and affiliate tracking. You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics cookies | Count page visits and understand traffic patterns — data is aggregated and anonymous | Up to 13 months |
| Affiliate cookies | Track if you clicked an affiliate link and subsequently signed up for a service, so we can receive commission | 30–90 days depending on affiliate program |
| Functional cookies | Remember basic preferences (e.g. if you dismissed a banner) | Session or up to 1 year |
How to control cookies: You can disable or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies will not prevent you from reading any content on this site, but affiliate tracking will not function — meaning we will not receive commission if you sign up through our links.
Affiliate links are present throughout the site, including in reviews and comparison pages. We identify them with "Try [Platform]" call-to-action buttons. The existence of an affiliate relationship does not influence our editorial scoring or rankings — see our About page for full details on how we maintain editorial independence.
When you click an affiliate link, the third-party platform may set a cookie on your device to track the referral. That cookie is governed by the third party's own privacy policy, not this one.
We use a small number of third-party services to operate this site. Each has its own privacy policy which governs how they handle data.
| Service | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Namecheap (hosting) | Web hosting provider | Standard server logs (IP, request data) |
| Google Fonts | Typography — fonts loaded from Google's CDN | IP address and browser info sent to Google on page load |
| Affiliate networks | OurDream AI, Candy AI, Joi AI affiliate programs | Click data, referral ID via cookie when link is clicked |
We do not sell your data to any third party. We do not use advertising networks (no Google Ads, no programmatic advertising). We do not share personal data with any party beyond what is described in this table.
Depending on where you are located, you may have rights regarding your personal data. We respect these rights regardless of your location.
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address in Section 08. We will respond within 30 days.
We retain data only as long as necessary:
If you have questions about this privacy policy, want to exercise your rights, or have a concern about how your data is handled, contact us:
Privacy enquiries & data requests
✉ [email protected]We aim to respond to all privacy-related requests within 30 days.
This policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in how we operate or changes in applicable law. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will always reflect the most recent version. Continued use of the site after a policy update constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.