Privacy Policy

Introduction

Top Open Source AI ("we") operates TopOpenSource.ai, an open source AI project catalog and related content. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and protect your information. The public site is hosted and delivered via Cloudflare; API, contact-form, and newsletter processing are described below. By using this website, you acknowledge this policy.

Information we collect

We may collect:

• Information you provide (e.g. name, email, and message via our contact form; email address and optional locale when you subscribe to our newsletter)
• Technical data collected automatically (IP address, browser type, device, visit time, referrer)
• Data from cookies and similar technologies (see Cookie Notice)
• Usage data from server or CDN logs and, with your consent, aggregated analytics (pages viewed, referrers)

How we use information

We use information to:

• Provide, maintain, and improve the catalog, rankings, and site features
• Respond to inquiries, listing requests, and corrections; send newsletter updates after double opt-in (with unsubscribe in every email)
• With consent: analytics to improve the site experience
• Protect security, prevent abuse, and troubleshoot

Data sharing

We do not sell your personal information. We may share limited network and log data with Cloudflare, Inc. (hosting, CDN, security) and with our API hosting provider; use an email delivery service to send contact notifications and newsletter confirmation or subscription emails; share data with Cloudflare Web Analytics or similar tools when you consent to cookies; and disclose to authorities when required by law. Recipients may process data only as needed to provide services or meet legal obligations.

International transfers

Our visitors are global. Your data may be processed outside your country (for example on Cloudflare edge locations or U.S. infrastructure). Where applicable, we rely on processor agreements, standard contractual clauses, or similar safeguards, and transfer only what is necessary for the purposes in this policy.

Legal basis (EEA / UK users)

If you are in the European Economic Area or UK, we process personal data on the following bases: providing the service and responding to requests (contract / legitimate interests), security and site improvement (legitimate interests), newsletter emails (your consent, withdrawable via unsubscribe), and non-essential cookies and analytics (your consent, withdrawable at any time).

Data security

We use reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. No internet transmission or electronic storage is completely secure. We retain contact messages and active newsletter subscriptions only as long as needed to respond, operate the service, or comply with law; you may request deletion via our Contact page.

Your rights

Depending on applicable law (including GDPR), you may have the right to:

• Access, correct, or delete personal data we hold
• Restrict or object to certain processing
• Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies (via Cookie settings in the footer, our banner, or browser settings)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

Cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies. For details, see our Cookie Notice .

Children's privacy

This site is intended for developers and technical decision-makers, not children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. Contact us if you believe we have done so and we will delete it.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date. For material changes, we may provide additional notice on the site.

Contact us

Questions about this Privacy Policy or to exercise your privacy rights? Visit our Contact page.