Effective Date: July 4, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to AI Storm (“we,” “our,” or “us”). AI Storm is an independent, automated tracking platform that aggregates publicly available data on artificial intelligence industry trends, including workforce layoffs, new job postings, investment activity, and related news and opinions. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard information when you visit our website.

Please read this policy carefully. By accessing or using the site, you acknowledge that you have read and understood its terms. If you do not agree, please discontinue use of the site.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We do not require account registration and do not collect personal information such as your name or email address through forms on this site. If you contact us directly (e.g., via email), we may retain that correspondence.

2.2 Information Collected Automatically

When you visit our site, certain technical data is collected automatically by our hosting infrastructure and analytics tools, including:

  • IP address (anonymised where possible)
  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Referring URLs
  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Date and time of your visit

This data is used solely for operating the site, diagnosing technical issues, and understanding aggregate traffic patterns. It is not used to identify individual users.

2.3 Cookies

We use two categories of cookies:

  • Essential cookies — required for the site to function correctly (e.g., session management). These are always active.
  • Analytics cookies — used to understand aggregate visitor behaviour such as pages viewed and time on site. These are only activated if you click “Accept” on the cookie consent banner. If you click “Decline”, no analytics data is collected and no analytics cookies are placed.

You may change your cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser’s local storage for this site, which will cause the consent banner to reappear.

3. How We Use Information

Information collected automatically is used to:

  • Ensure the technical operation and security of the site
  • Analyse aggregate, anonymised traffic to improve content and user experience
  • Detect and prevent abuse, fraud, or unauthorised access

We do not sell, rent, or trade any information to third parties. We do not use collected data for targeted advertising.

4. Data Sources and Third-Party Content

The datasets and articles published on AI Storm are sourced from publicly available information on the internet, aggregated by automated systems. This includes press releases, news reports, job postings, regulatory filings, and other publicly accessible materials. We do not claim ownership of the underlying source content and provide attribution links where available.

We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party websites linked from this site. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external site you visit.

5. Data Retention

Automatically collected technical logs are retained for a maximum of 90 days, after which they are deleted or anonymised. Aggregated, non-identifiable statistics derived from those logs may be retained indefinitely for trend analysis.

6. Data Security

We implement reasonable administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect information against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security and disclaim liability for breaches beyond our reasonable control.

7. Children’s Privacy

This site is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.

8. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of data we hold about you. Because we collect minimal personal data and do not maintain user accounts, most requests will confirm that we hold no identifiable information about you. To submit a request, contact us at the address below.

If you are located in the European Economic Area or the United Kingdom, you have the additional right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

9. International Visitors

AI Storm is operated from New Zealand. If you access the site from outside New Zealand, your information may be transferred to and processed in New Zealand or other countries where our hosting providers operate. By using the site, you consent to such transfers, which are made in accordance with the New Zealand Privacy Act 2020 and other applicable data protection law.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Effective Date” at the top of this page will reflect the date of the most recent revision. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Continued use of the site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Disclaimer

The information and data published on this website are sourced from publicly available internet content and curated by an automated AI agent. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any data or information presented herein. As data is collected and updated on a continuous basis, certain historical records may be incomplete, subject to revision, or no longer reflective of current conditions. This website and its operators expressly disclaim all liability for any loss, damage, or adverse consequence arising directly or indirectly from reliance on the information contained herein. All users are advised to independently verify any information before acting upon it.