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Privacy Policy

How we collect, use, and protect your data. Effective February 15, 2026.

Data Controller

RioDeJaneiro.AI, operated from Vevey, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, is the data controller for personal data processed through this website. For all privacy-related inquiries, contact us at [email protected].

Information We Collect

Information collected automatically: When you visit RioDeJaneiro.AI, our servers and third-party analytics services may automatically collect certain technical information including your IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URL, pages visited and time spent on each page, click patterns and scroll behavior, device type (desktop, tablet, mobile), screen resolution, and approximate geographic location derived from IP address.

Information you provide voluntarily: If you subscribe to our newsletter, submit a contact form, or correspond with us by email, we collect the information you provide, which may include your name, email address, organization or company name, subject of inquiry, and message content.

Information from cookies and similar technologies: We use cookies and similar tracking technologies as described in the Cookies section below.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality, including session management, security features, and cookie consent preferences. These cannot be disabled.

Analytics cookies: We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymized data about page views, session duration, traffic sources, and user behavior. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

Advertising cookies: We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website and other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your browsing patterns. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. For more information about how Google uses data from partner sites, visit Google's Privacy & Terms page.

When you first visit RioDeJaneiro.AI, a cookie consent banner allows you to accept all cookies or limit to essential cookies only. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by adjusting your browser settings.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate, maintain, and improve the website and its content; deliver our newsletter to subscribers who have opted in; respond to inquiries submitted through our contact form or by email; analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve user experience; serve relevant advertising through Google AdSense; comply with legal obligations under Swiss, EU, Brazilian, and other applicable laws; and protect the security and integrity of our website.

Third-Party Services

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics for website traffic analysis. Google Analytics processes data including IP addresses, browsing behavior, and device information. Data is processed on Google's servers, which may be located in the United States or other countries. Google's privacy policy is available at policies.google.com/privacy.

Google AdSense: We use Google AdSense to serve advertisements. AdSense may use cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your interests. Google's advertising privacy policies are available at policies.google.com/technologies/ads.

Google Fonts: We load typefaces from Google Fonts CDN. Google may collect your IP address and browser user-agent string when fonts are loaded. Google Fonts privacy information is available at developers.google.com/fonts/faq/privacy.

Data Retention

Automatically collected technical data (analytics) is retained for a maximum of 26 months, after which it is anonymized or deleted. Information you provide voluntarily (newsletter subscriptions, contact form submissions) is retained for as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Newsletter subscribers may unsubscribe at any time, after which their email address is removed from our active mailing list within 30 days.

International Data Transfers

RioDeJaneiro.AI is operated from Switzerland. When you access our website, data may be transferred to and processed in Switzerland (our operations), the United States (Google Analytics, Google AdSense, Google Fonts servers), and other countries where our service providers operate. For transfers from the EEA or Switzerland to countries without an adequacy decision, we rely on Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission, or other lawful transfer mechanisms.

Your Rights Under GDPR (EEA and Switzerland)

If you are located in the European Economic Area or Switzerland, you have the following rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP): the right to access your personal data and obtain a copy; the right to rectification of inaccurate or incomplete data; the right to erasure ("right to be forgotten") of your personal data; the right to data portability in a structured, machine-readable format; the right to restrict processing of your personal data; the right to object to processing based on legitimate interests; and the right to withdraw consent at any time where processing is based on consent. To exercise any of these rights, contact [email protected]. We will respond within 30 days. If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority or the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

Your Rights Under LGPD (Brazil)

If you are located in Brazil, you have rights under the Lei Geral de Proteção de Dados (LGPD, Law 13.709/2018): the right to confirmation of whether your data is being processed; the right to access your personal data; the right to correct incomplete, inaccurate, or outdated data; the right to anonymization, blocking, or deletion of unnecessary or excessive data; the right to data portability to another service provider; the right to delete personal data processed with your consent; the right to information about public and private entities with which your data has been shared; the right to information about the possibility of denying consent and the consequences; and the right to revoke consent. Contact [email protected] to exercise these rights.

Your Rights Under CCPA (California)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA): the right to know what personal information is collected, used, shared, or sold; the right to delete personal information held by us and by extension our service providers; the right to opt out of the sale of personal information (note: RioDeJaneiro.AI does not sell personal information); and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your CCPA rights. To exercise these rights, contact [email protected] or write to our registered address.

Children's Privacy

RioDeJaneiro.AI is not directed at individuals under the age of 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information promptly.

Security Measures

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. All data transmissions are encrypted via HTTPS/TLS. However, no method of transmission over the Internet or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. Material changes will be indicated by updating the "Effective" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests related to this Privacy Policy or our data practices, contact us at:

RioDeJaneiro.AI — Privacy Office
Email: [email protected]
Address: Vevey, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland

This Privacy Policy was last updated on February 15, 2026.