Privacy Policy

We take your privacy seriously. Unlike that startup that definitely sold your data to advertisers, we actually mean it when we say we respect your privacy.

Last updated: January 18, 2026

This Privacy Policy describes how cranky.tech (“we”, “us”, or “our”) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We believe in transparency, so here is the straightforward rundown.

What We Collect

We collect minimal information necessary to provide you with a functional website experience:

  • Usage Data: Anonymous analytics data such as pages visited, time spent on site, and general geographic region (country-level). This helps us understand what content resonates with our readers.
  • Technical Data: Browser type, device type, and operating system for ensuring our site works correctly across different platforms.
  • Contact Information: If you choose to contact us, we collect the information you provide, such as your email address and message content.

We do not collect, store, or process sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or government-issued identifiers.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

  • Site Improvement: Analyzing traffic patterns to improve content and user experience.
  • Technical Operations: Maintaining and securing the website, diagnosing technical issues.
  • Communication: Responding to your inquiries if you contact us directly.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes. Full stop. No exceptions.

Cookies and Tracking

Like most websites, we use cookies and similar technologies. Here is what you need to know:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic site functionality. These cannot be disabled.
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site. These are anonymized and aggregated.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings, like theme preferences, if applicable.

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our site, but we will not hold it against you.

Third-Party Services

We may use third-party services for analytics, hosting, and content delivery. These services have their own privacy policies and may collect information as specified in their respective policies:

  • Hosting Provider: Our website is hosted on infrastructure that may log standard server information.
  • Analytics: We may use privacy-focused analytics tools to understand site usage.
  • CDN Services: Content delivery networks may process requests to serve content efficiently.

We carefully vet third-party services and only work with providers who demonstrate commitment to user privacy.

Your Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request correction of inaccurate personal information.
  • Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal requirements.
  • Opt-Out: Opt out of certain data processing activities.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided below. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, you can reach us at:

Email: privacy@cranky.tech

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 5 business days.

This privacy policy is effective as of January 18, 2026. We may update this policy from time to time, and will notify users of any material changes by updating the “Last updated” date above.