Privacy Policy for StupidityIsContagious.com

Effective Date: October 15, 2025
Last Updated: October 15, 2025

At StupidityIsContagious.com, accessible from https://stupidityiscontagious.com, we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information.
This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your data when you visit our website.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide

We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as:

Your name and email address (for newsletter subscriptions, comments, or contact forms).
Any messages or feedback you send us.

b. Automatically Collected Data

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

IP address
Browser type and version
Operating system
Referring URLs
Pages viewed and time spent on site
This helps us analyze traffic patterns and improve site performance.

c. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies to:

Enhance site functionality and speed.
Remember user preferences.
Collect analytics through Google Analytics.

You can disable cookies in your browser settings at any time.

2. How We Use Your Information

We may use the information we collect to:

Improve website performance and user experience.
Respond to comments, inquiries, or feedback.
Send periodic newsletters or updates (if you’ve subscribed).
Analyze engagement and audience metrics.
Prevent spam, fraud, or unauthorized access.

We do not sell, trade, or rent personal information to others.

3. Third-Party Services

a. Analytics

We use Google Analytics (via Site Kit by Google) to understand how visitors interact with our site.
Google Analytics may collect data such as your IP address, browser, and device type.
For more information, visit Google’s Privacy Policy.

b. Advertising

We may use Google AdSense or other advertising partners.
These third parties may use cookies to show you personalized ads based on your interests.
You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Ads Settings.

c. Social Sharing

Our site includes social media sharing buttons (via Grow Social by Mediavine).
These services may collect your IP address or set cookies when you interact with them.
Your interactions are governed by the privacy policies of those platforms.

4. Data Storage and Security

We implement industry-standard security measures to protect your data, including:

Secure HTTPS encryption.
Firewall protection (via Wordfence).
Regular software updates and malware scans.

While we take reasonable precautions, no online system is 100% secure.

5. Your Data Rights

Depending on your location, you may have rights to:

Access or request a copy of your personal data.
Request correction or deletion of your data.
Withdraw consent for data processing.
Object to certain uses of your information.

To exercise these rights, contact us at:
📧 privacy@stupidityiscontagious.com

6. Retention of Data

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to:

Fulfill the purposes outlined above, or
Comply with legal obligations.

If you unsubscribe from our newsletter or delete your account, we will remove your data from active systems.

7. External Links

Our website may contain links to third-party sites.
We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external websites.
We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed toward individuals under 16 years of age.
We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
If you believe a child has provided us personal data, please contact us immediately.

9. Policy Updates

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time.
The “Effective Date” above indicates the most recent revision.
We encourage you to check this page periodically for any changes.

10. Contact Us

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

📧 privacy@stupidityiscontagious.com
🌐 https://stupidityiscontagious.com