Last updated: August 22, 2025
We’re Being Robbed (“we,” “our,” “the Site”) respects your privacy and wants you to know exactly what happens with any information while you’re here. This page explains what we collect, why we collect it, who else might see it, and what choices you have.
Short version: we use standard tools (analytics, cookies, donation platforms) to keep the lights on and the content flowing. We don’t sell your personal data, we don’t spam you, and we definitely don’t want to know what you searched for at 3 a.m.
1. Information We Collect
a) Automatically collected
Like most websites, our servers and tools collect certain data automatically:
- IP address, browser type, operating system
- Referring website, pages visited, time spent
- General location (city/country)
This is basic log/analytics data and doesn’t identify you personally.
b) Voluntarily provided
You may choose to give us info if you:
- Comment on a post (your username/email as provided in the form)
- Contact us directly via email
- Subscribe to a newsletter (name and email)
- Support us via Buy Me a Coffee or similar platforms (these services process your payment info; we never see your credit card number)
2. How We Use Information
We use collected information to:
- Analyze site traffic and performance (what’s popular, what’s not)
- Improve content and layout
- Communicate with you if you reach out first
- Process voluntary contributions
- Detect and prevent abuse, spam, or security issues
We don’t sell your personal info to advertisers or anyone else.
3. Cookies & Tracking
- Cookies: small files stored on your device to help remember preferences and keep the site running smoothly.
- Analytics: we use Google Analytics / Jetpack (or similar) to understand traffic patterns. These tools may set cookies or track anonymized data.
- Advertising/affiliate links: if we run ads or affiliate programs, cookies may be used to measure clicks, impressions, or commissions.
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. The site will still work, but some features may not be as smooth.
4. Third-Party Services
We may share limited information with third-party service providers who help us operate the Site:
- Web hosting (server logs)
- Analytics providers (Google Analytics, Jetpack)
- Payment processors (Buy Me a Coffee, PayPal, Stripe)
- Advertising partners (if/when ads are enabled)
These providers are only given the data necessary to perform their services and are bound by their own privacy policies.
5. Data Retention
- Comments and related metadata are kept indefinitely unless removed.
- Log data is generally kept for a limited time by analytics/hosting providers.
- If you subscribe to a newsletter, your info is stored until you unsubscribe.
- Payment records are retained as required by law (tax/accounting).
6. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have rights under laws like GDPR or CCPA, including:
- Accessing the personal data we hold about you
- Requesting corrections or deletion
- Opting out of data collection (cookies, newsletters, analytics)
To exercise these rights, contact us at [your email address].
7. Children’s Privacy
This Site is not intended for children under 13. We don’t knowingly collect personal data from kids. If we discover we have, we’ll delete it.
8. Security
We take reasonable steps to protect your data, but no site can be 100% secure. Use common sense online: protect your passwords, don’t overshare, and definitely don’t put sensitive info in a blog comment.
9. External Links
We link to other sites (because the internet is big). We’re not responsible for their content or privacy practices. Check their policies before handing over info.
10. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy as the Site evolves. The “Last updated” date at the top tells you when changes were made.
11. Contact Us
Questions, concerns, or data requests?
Email: werebeingrobbed@gmail.com
If you made it this far, congratulations: you officially care more about privacy than most tech CEOs.