Effective Date: March 21, 2026
Last Updated: March 21, 2026
AI Mower News (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operated by Wolf Pak Strategies, respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit aimowernews.com or use our services.
1. Information We Collect
1.1 Information You Provide
- Account Registration: Name, email address, and password when you create an account
- Dealer Claim/Subscription: Business name, address, phone number, email, and payment information (processed securely by Stripe)
- Contact Forms: Name, email, and message content when you contact us
- Comments: Name, email, and comment content when you comment on articles
- Mower Garage / Buyer Quiz: Mower ownership details, preferences, and lawn specifications you voluntarily provide
1.2 Information Collected Automatically
- Usage Data: Pages visited, links clicked, time on site, referring URLs
- Device Information: Browser type, operating system, screen resolution, IP address
- Cookies & Tracking: We use cookies and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, and site functionality (see Section 4)
1.3 Information from Third Parties
- Dealer Directory: Dealer business information (name, address, phone, website) may be compiled from publicly available sources such as manufacturer dealer locators, Google Business profiles, and industry databases
- Payment Processor: Stripe provides us with transaction confirmations and subscription status (we do not store your full credit card number)
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Provide, maintain, and improve the AI Mower News website and services
- Process subscription payments and manage dealer listings
- Send service-related communications (account confirmations, billing notices, subscription changes)
- Personalize your experience (e.g., Mower Garage recommendations, buyer quiz results)
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns to improve our content and user experience
- Display relevant advertising through third-party ad networks
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
- Comply with legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service
3. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information. We may share your information with:
| Recipient | Purpose | Data Shared |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Payment processing | Name, email, payment details |
| Google Analytics | Site analytics | Anonymized usage data, IP address |
| Google Ads / AdSense | Advertising | Cookie data, browsing behavior |
| Cloudflare | CDN, security, DDoS protection | IP address, request data |
| Email Service | Newsletter delivery | Email address, name |
| Law Enforcement | Legal compliance | As required by law |
4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies
We use the following types of cookies:
| Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential | Site functionality, login sessions | WordPress session cookies |
| Analytics | Understand traffic and user behavior | Google Analytics (_ga, _gid) |
| Advertising | Display relevant ads | Google Ads, AdSense cookies |
| Performance | Caching and CDN optimization | Cloudflare, WP Rocket cookies |
| Preferences | Language selection, display settings | Google Translate preferences |
You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may limit site functionality.
5. Data Retention
- Account Data: Retained as long as your account is active. You can request deletion at any time.
- Dealer Listings: Free listings remain until removal is requested. Paid listings are removed when the subscription is canceled and the billing period ends.
- Analytics Data: Google Analytics data is retained for 26 months by default.
- Payment Records: Transaction records are retained for 7 years for tax and legal compliance.
- Comments: Retained indefinitely unless you request deletion.
6. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete data
- Deletion: Request deletion of your personal data (subject to legal retention requirements)
- Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from marketing emails at any time via the link in each email
- Data Portability: Request your data in a machine-readable format
- Object to Processing: Object to certain data processing activities
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at [email protected].
California Residents (CCPA)
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information.
European Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the legal basis for our processing of your personal data is:
- Consent: For cookies and marketing communications
- Contract: For processing subscription payments and managing listings
- Legitimate Interest: For site analytics and security
7. Security
We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data, including:
- SSL/TLS encryption on all pages (HTTPS)
- Cloudflare DDoS protection and Web Application Firewall
- Secure payment processing through Stripe (PCI DSS compliant)
- WordPress application passwords for API access (not admin credentials)
- Regular security updates and monitoring
No method of electronic transmission or storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your data.
8. Children’s Privacy
AI Mower News is not intended for children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy regularly.
10. Contact Us
For privacy-related questions or to exercise your data rights:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: aimowernews.com/contact
