Privacy Policy

Effective Date: April 15, 2026

1. Introduction

The AI Debrief (“we,” “our,” or “us”) is operated by Drew Collins. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and share your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains our data practices when you visit our website at thedebrief.ai, subscribe to our newsletter, or use any of our associated services.

By subscribing to The AI Debrief or using our website, you agree to the data practices described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree to this policy, please do not use our services. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at [email protected].

2. Information We Collect

We collect the following categories of information to provide and improve our services:

Information You Provide Directly:

Email Address (required to subscribe to our newsletter)
Name (if voluntarily provided)
Referral Data (when you participate in our referral program)
Payment Information (for AI Insider paid subscriptions, processed securely by Stripe — we do not store your credit card details)

Information Collected Automatically:

Usage Data — page views, clicks, and engagement metrics collected via Google Tag Manager (GTM-TCL4BKKN) and Google Analytics 4 (G-6GBBNYLHXW)
Device and Browser Information — IP address, browser type, operating system, and referring URL
Cookies and Tracking Technologies — as described in Section 5 below

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To send you our newsletter and other email communications you have opted into
To process payments for our AI Insider premium membership
To track and manage referrals through our referral program
To analyze site usage and improve our website, content, and user experience
To comply with applicable legal obligations and enforce our Terms of Service

4. Sharing Your Information

We do not sell your personal data to third parties. We share your information only with trusted service providers who help us operate our business:

Beehiiv — our email platform used to manage subscriptions and send newsletters
Stripe — our payment processor for AI Insider subscriptions
Supabase — used to store application data
Zapier — used for workflow automations
Google Analytics — used for website analytics and performance tracking

These providers are authorized to use your information only as necessary to provide services to us and are required to protect your data in accordance with applicable laws. We may also disclose your information if required by law, regulation, or legal process.

5. Cookies & Tracking

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies via Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics 4 to collect analytics data about how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us understand page views, click behavior, and overall site performance.

You can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our site. Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on our website.

6. Your Rights

We respect your rights regarding your personal data. Depending on your location, you may have the following rights:

Right to Access — request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
Right to Correction — request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete data
Right to Deletion — request that we delete your personal data, subject to legal retention requirements
Right to Unsubscribe — you can unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link included in every email

We acknowledge the rights afforded to individuals under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

7. Data Retention

We retain your subscriber data for as long as your subscription is active, plus 90 days following an unsubscribe to allow for resubscription and to fulfill any outstanding obligations. Payment records and transaction data are retained in accordance with applicable legal and financial reporting requirements. Anonymous or aggregated analytics data may be retained indefinitely.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our services are not directed to individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected data from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete that information as promptly as possible. If you believe we have collected information from a child under 13, please contact us at [email protected].

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Effective Date” at the top of this page. Your continued use of our services following any changes constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy. We recommend reviewing this page periodically to stay informed of any updates.

10. Contact

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We’re happy to help.

The AI Debrief Team

Email: [email protected]