Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy

Effective Date: December 4, 2025

At Fresh Storage Tips (https://freshstoragetips.com), we believe in transparency, accuracy, and the value of human experience. As technology evolves, we recognize the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to assist in content creation. However, we are committed to ensuring that our readers receive advice that is practical, safe, and verified by humans.

This policy outlines how Marleen van der Zijl and the Fresh Storage Tips team utilize AI tools in the operation of this website.

1. Our Core Principle: Human-First Content

We do not publish content that is entirely written by AI without human oversight.

Fresh Storage Tips is built on personal experience, research, and genuine advice. While we may use AI as a tool to improve our workflow, the final voice, opinions, and recommendations are distinctly human.

2. How We Use AI

We use AI technologies (such as Large Language Models, grammar checkers, and research assistants) in the following limited capacities:

• Brainstorming: We may use AI to generate topic ideas, outline articles, or suggest related questions that our readers might be asking.
• Editing and Proofreading: We use tools (like Grammarly or ChatGPT) to check for spelling errors, improve sentence structure, and ensure readability.
• Formatting: AI helps us organize data into tables or lists to make the content easier for you to read.
• Image Generation: Occasionally, we may use AI tools (like Midjourney or DALL-E) to create illustrative images for blog posts. If an image is AI-generated, we strive to label it as such in the caption or alt text.

3. How We Do NOT Use AI

To maintain the integrity of our advice, strictly prohibit the following uses of AI:

• No Automated Publishing: We do not allow AI tools to draft and publish articles automatically. Every post is manually reviewed and uploaded by a human editor.
• No Fake Reviews: We do not use AI to generate product reviews for items we have never tested. If we recommend a storage container or vacuum sealer, it is based on human analysis or aggregation of real user feedback.
• No Unverified Safety Claims: We do not rely on AI for critical facts regarding food safety (e.g., FDA guidelines, storage temperatures, or expiration timelines). All safety data is cross-referenced with official sources.

4. The "Human in the Loop" Guarantee

Regardless of the tools used during the drafting process, Marleen van der Zijl (or an authorized human team member) reviews every piece of content before it goes live. This review process includes:

• Verifying the accuracy of storage times and temperatures.
• Ensuring the tone aligns with our brand.
• Checking that affiliate products are relevant and high-quality.

5. Disclaimer Regarding AI Errors

While we strive for accuracy, AI tools can sometimes produce "hallucinations" (confident but incorrect statements). Because we use these tools for drafting assistance, there is a remote possibility of error.

If you spot an error or an inconsistency in our content that you believe may be a result of automated processing, please contact us immediately so we can correct it.

6. Updates to This Policy

As AI technology and laws regarding its use change, we may update this policy. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of Artificial Intelligence, please contact Marleen van der Zijl directly:

Contact Page: https://freshstoragetips.com/contact-marleen-van-der-zijl/