Privacy Policy
Last updated: March 9, 2026 · Applies to: favais.com
1. Who We Are (Data Controller)
Favais operates the website located at https://favais.com — an AI tools directory and review platform. For the purposes of GDPR, Favais acts as the Data Controller for personal data collected through this website.
Contact: [email protected]
2. Data We Collect
We collect the following categories of data:
Technical & Usage Data (collected automatically)
- IP address (anonymized where possible)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Referring URL and pages visited
- Time and date of visit, session duration
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
Cookie & Advertising Data
- Cookie identifiers placed by Google AdSense for ad personalization
- User interaction data with advertisements (impressions, clicks)
- Interest-based audience segments inferred by Google
Voluntarily Submitted Data
- Name and email address (only if you contact us)
- Message content submitted through contact forms
We do not collect payment information, government IDs, health data, or sensitive personal categories as defined under GDPR Art. 9.
3. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
Under GDPR Article 6, we process personal data on the following legal bases:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Serving personalized ads (AdSense) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)) |
| Analytics and site improvement | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
| Responding to contact inquiries | Contract / Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)(b)) |
| Security and fraud prevention | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f)) |
4. Google AdSense & Advertising Cookies
Favais uses Google AdSense to display advertisements. Google, as a third-party ad network, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your past visits to this site and other sites across the Internet.
How Google uses your data: Google may use cookies like IDE, DSID, and NID to show you interest-based advertisements. Google's data practices are governed by the Google Privacy Policy.
Opt-out options:
- Visit Google Ad Settings to manage personalized ads.
- Use the Digital Advertising Alliance opt-out tool.
- Use the NAI opt-out tool.
- Click "Decline" on our cookie consent banner to prevent AdSense from loading entirely.
We comply with Google's AdSense Program Policies and EU User Consent Policy.
5. Cookie Policy
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We use the following categories of cookies:
| Category | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Cookie consent preference storage (favais_cookie_consent) | No |
| Advertising | Google AdSense personalized ads (IDE, DSID) | Yes |
| Functional | User interaction preferences (e.g., ranking clicks) | No |
You can manage or delete cookies via your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect site functionality and ad display.
6. Data Sharing & Third Parties
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information. We may share data with:
- Google LLC — for advertising (AdSense) and analytics services. Data may be transferred to and processed in the United States under Google's EU-US Data Privacy Framework certification.
- Cloudflare, Inc. — our CDN/hosting provider processes traffic data for performance and security.
- Legal authorities — if required by law, court order, or to protect our legal rights.
7. International Data Transfers
Favais is operated globally. If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), your data may be transferred to and processed in countries outside the EEA (including the United States). Such transfers are conducted under appropriate safeguards including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as approved by the European Commission, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.
8. Data Retention
We retain personal data only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this policy:
- Server logs: Up to 90 days for security purposes.
- Contact form submissions: Up to 2 years or until your request is resolved.
- Cookie consent records: Stored locally in your browser until you clear cookies.
- Google Analytics / AdSense data: Governed by Google's own retention policies (typically 14–26 months).
9. Your Rights (GDPR — EEA Residents)
If you are in the European Economic Area, you have the following rights under GDPR:
Right of Access
Request a copy of personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
Request deletion of your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restriction
Request we limit processing of your data in certain circumstances.
Right to Portability
Receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
Right to Object
Object to processing based on legitimate interests or for direct marketing.
Right to Withdraw Consent
Withdraw consent at any time without affecting prior processing.
Right to Lodge a Complaint
File a complaint with your national data protection authority (e.g., ICO, CNIL).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days.
10. California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
California residents have the following rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA):
- Right to Know: You may request disclosure of the categories and specific pieces of personal information we have collected about you.
- Right to Delete: You may request deletion of personal information we have collected, subject to certain exceptions.
- Right to Correct: You may request correction of inaccurate personal information.
- Right to Opt-Out of Sale / Sharing: We do not sell or share personal information with third parties for cross-context behavioral advertising beyond Google AdSense disclosures above.
- Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising your CCPA rights.
To submit a CCPA request, contact us at [email protected] with "CCPA Request" in the subject line. We will respond within 45 days.
11. Children's Privacy
Favais is not directed to children under the age of 13 (or 16 in the EEA). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected data from a child, please contact us immediately at [email protected] and we will delete the information promptly.
12. Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These measures include HTTPS encryption, security headers (X-Frame-Options, Content-Security-Policy), and access controls. However, no method of internet transmission is 100% secure.
13. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of Favais after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
14. Contact & Data Protection Inquiries
Favais Privacy Team
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://favais.com
For GDPR requests, include "GDPR Request" in the subject. For CCPA requests, include "CCPA Request".
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