Privacy Policy

aifolks.org is an educational platform dedicated to teaching users about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science through tutorials, resources, and interactive tools. We aim to empower individuals with knowledge and practical skills in these fields. As part of our educational mission, we also offer the AI Folks Agent, a Facebook App designed to demonstrate how AI agents operate on social media platforms for learning purposes.

aifolks.org is entirely run and managed by OpenBootcamp (https://theopenbootcamp.com)

We collect information to provide you with a better learning experience and to improve our services. The types of information we may collect include:

a. Personal Information
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‍Name, Email Address, and Contact Details: When you sign up for an account, subscribe to our newsletter, or contact us.

‍Social Media Information: If you connect with us or log in via a social media account (e.g., Facebook), we may collect your username, profile picture, or other publicly available information, depending on your privacy settings.

‍Payment Information: If you purchase any premium content or services, we may collect billing details through secure third-party payment processors (we do not store this information directly).

b. Usage Data

‍Website Activity: Information about how you interact with aifolks.org, such as pages visited, time spent, and links clicked.

‍Device Information: Details like your IP address, browser type, operating system, and device identifiers.

‍Cookies and Tracking Technologies: We use cookies to enhance your experience, analyze usage, and personalize content. You can manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.

c. Information via AI Folks Agent (Instagram App)

‍Facebook Profile Data: When you interact with the AI Folks Agent app on Instagram, we may collect limited information such as your public profile details (e.g., name, profile picture) and interactions with the app, depending on the permissions you grant.

‍Interaction Data: We collect data on how you engage with the AI Folks Agent (e.g., messages sent, responses received) to improve its functionality and educational value.

We use your information to deliver, maintain, and enhance our educational services. Specific purposes include:

‍Providing Educational Content: To personalize your learning experience on aifolks.org and deliver relevant AI and Data Science resources.

‍Operating AI Folks Agent: To demonstrate AI agent functionality on social media, analyze its performance, and provide educational insights through the Facebook App.

‍Communication: To send you updates, newsletters, or responses to your inquiries (you can opt out at any time). This includes information across OpenBootcamp(https://theopenbootcamp.com) and it's educational offerings

‍Analytics and Improvement: To understand how users engage with our website and app, troubleshoot issues, and improve our offerings.

‍Security: To protect against fraud, unauthorized access, or other malicious activities.

We do not sell your personal information.

However, we may share it in the following circumstances:

‍Third-Party Service Providers: We work with trusted partners (e.g., hosting providers, analytics tools, payment processors) who assist us in operating our website and app.

These providers are bound by confidentiality agreements and only use your data as instructed by us.

‍Facebook (for AI Folks Agent): When you use the AI Folks Agent app on our Social Media, some data is processed through Facebook’s platform in accordance with their Data Policy. We only access the information you explicitly permit via app permissions.

‍Legal Requirements: If required by law, regulation, or legal process (e.g., court order), we may disclose your information to comply with such obligations.

‍Business Transfers: In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of the transaction, with appropriate safeguards in place.

We respect your control over your personal information. You have the following options:

‍Access and Update: You can review or update your account details by logging into aifolks.org or contacting us.

‍Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails by clicking the “unsubscribe” link in any message or emailing us.

‍Cookies: Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies.
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‍Data Requests: Depending on your location, you may have rights to request access, correction, or deletion of your data (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA). Contact us to exercise these rights.

Our services are not intended for individuals under the age of 18. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn that a child under 18 has provided us with personal data, we will take steps to delete it promptly. Please contact us if you believe this has occurred.

aifolks.org operates globally, and your information may be processed in countries outside your own, including the United States. These locations may have different data protection laws. We ensure that any international transfers comply with applicable regulations and include appropriate safeguards.

Our website and the AI Folks Agent app may contain links to external sites (e.g., Facebook, partner resources). We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of these third parties. Please review their policies before sharing information.

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant updates by posting the revised policy on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of our services after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please reach out to us:

Email: support@aifolks.org