Privacy Policy

1. Introduction

Welcome to Pickwise24 (accessible at https://pickwise24.com), an independent AI and open-source software spotlight published by Boum Ltd. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any data associated with your use of our website.

2. Data Collection & Local Storage

We do not require user account registration, passwords, or personal profile creation to browse our articles and repositories. We only collect data in the following transparent ways:

• Client-Side Local Storage: We use your browser's local storage solely to store client preferences (such as light/dark mode and reading bookmarks). This information never leaves your personal device.
• Direct Contact Submissions: If you submit a query or tool suggestion via our Contact page, we receive the details and optional email address you provide solely to respond to your request.
• Standard Server Logs: Our hosting infrastructure (Cloudflare) logs standard technical request metadata (such as IP address, browser type, referring URL, and timestamp) for cybersecurity, DDoS mitigation, and site performance.

3. Advertising & Google AdSense Disclosures

Pickwise24 is free to access and supported by advertising. We partner with Google AdSense to display relevant advertisements across our pages.

Google and its certified third-party vendor partners may use cookies (including the DoubleClick / DART cookie) to serve advertisements based on your prior visits to this website and other sites across the internet.

• Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its advertising network to serve targeted advertisements based on browsing history.
• You may opt out of personalised advertising at any time by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Alternatively, you can opt out of third-party vendor cookies for personalised advertising by visiting the Network Advertising Initiative at aboutads.info/choices or youronlinechoices.eu.
• To review how Google processes data across partner sites, visit How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.

4. Cookies & Consent Management

Under UK GDPR and EU ePrivacy regulations, users in applicable jurisdictions are presented with transparent cookie options upon their visit. You can adjust your browser settings at any time to refuse all cookies or notify you when a cookie is being set.

5. Third-Party Links & External Repositories

Pickwise24 reviews and links to external third-party open-source projects hosted on GitHub, Hugging Face, and developer websites. We have no control over the privacy practices or content of these external services. We encourage you to review their respective privacy policies.

6. Your Rights Under UK & EU GDPR

If you reside in the United Kingdom or European Economic Area, you have the right to request access to, rectification of, or erasure of any personal data we may hold (such as email messages you sent us). To exercise your rights, please submit a request via our Contact Us page.

7. Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact us at:

Boum Ltd / Pickwise24 Editorial Team
Email: [email protected] or via our Contact Form.