Privacy Policy
Your privacy matters to us. Learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information with complete transparency.
Welcome to Viqus. We are committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in an open and transparent manner. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, why we collect it, and how we use it to provide you with the best possible service.
Data Controller
Viqus is an independent project dedicated to providing AI news and analysis. For any questions regarding your data or this privacy policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Information We Collect
We collect information in two main ways to provide and improve our services:
Data You Provide to Us
Newsletter Subscription: If you choose to subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address. This is the only piece of personal information you are required to provide to receive our AI news updates and analysis.
Data We Collect Automatically
Server Logs: Like most web servers, our server (Nginx) automatically logs certain information when you visit our site. This data includes:
- • Your IP address
- • The date and time of your visit
- • The pages you accessed
- • Your browser's user-agent string
We use this data for statistical analysis and to ensure the security and performance of our website. This data is processed in an aggregated and anonymized form using GoAccess.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following specific purposes:
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To send you our newsletter: If you have subscribed, we will use your email address to send you periodic updates with our latest AI news and analysis.
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To analyze website traffic: We use server log data to understand how visitors use our site, which helps us improve our content and user experience. This analysis is performed on aggregated data and does not identify individual users.
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To maintain security: Server logs are crucial for protecting our website against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Legal Basis for Processing
Our legal basis for processing personal data under the GDPR is as follows:
Newsletter
Our basis is your explicit consent , which you provide by entering your email and subscribing to our updates.
Server Logs
Our basis is our legitimate interest in maintaining website security and understanding usage patterns to improve our service.
Data Sharing and Third Parties
Our Commitment: We do not sell your personal data.
We only share your data with third parties in the following specific circumstances:
Newsletter Provider
We may use a third-party service like Mailchimp to manage our newsletter. When you subscribe, your email address is shared with them for the sole purpose of sending you the newsletter. We recommend you review their privacy policy to understand how they handle your data.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Viqus does not use any first-party cookies.
Our website is static and does not require cookies to function or to track you.
However, please be aware that third-party services we may integrate, such as a newsletter service (e.g., Mailchimp), may set their own cookies when you interact with their forms. These cookies are governed by the privacy policies of those third parties, and we do not have access to or control over them.
Your Data Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Access
You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification
You can request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data.
Right to Erasure
You can request that we delete your personal data ("right to be forgotten").
Right to Restrict
You can request that we limit the use of your data.
Right to Portability
You can request that we provide your data to another service.
Right to Object
You can object to our processing of your data.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@viqus.ai . To unsubscribe from the newsletter, you can simply use the "unsubscribe" link provided at the bottom of every email.
Data Security
We take the security of your data seriously. We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure.
Security-by-Design Approach
Our use of a static site architecture and minimal data collection are key components of our security-by-design approach, reducing potential attack vectors and data exposure risks.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any significant changes by:
- Posting the new policy on this page
- Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top
- Sending a notification to newsletter subscribers (if applicable)
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.
Questions or Concerns?
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, we're here to help.
We typically respond to privacy-related inquiries within 48 hours.