Privacy Policy

Last updated: July 2, 2026

The Disappointed Earwig (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website disappointedearwig.com. This page explains what information is collected when you visit, and how it is used. We take your privacy seriously, even if our journalists do not take anything else seriously.

What We Collect

We do not collect your name, email address, or any personal registration information. We do not require you to create an account to read our articles.

Your browser’s local storage is used to remember two preferences: your selected country filter and your weather city. This data never leaves your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Our hosting provider, Vercel, collects standard web server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited, timestamps) for operational purposes. These logs are retained per Vercel’s own privacy policy.

Analytics

We use Vercel Analytics to understand how visitors use our site. Vercel Analytics collects anonymized, aggregated data about page views and navigation patterns. It does not track individuals across sites or build personal profiles.

Advertising (Google AdSense)

We display advertisements served by Google AdSense. Google uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visit to our site and/or other sites on the Internet.

You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google’s Ads Settings. You can also opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting www.aboutads.info.

For more information on how Google uses data from sites that use its advertising services, visit: How Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps.

Merchandise and Payments

If you purchase merchandise from our store, payment processing is handled entirely by Stripe. We never see or store your credit card details. Stripe’s privacy practices are governed by their own privacy policy. We receive only your shipping address and order details necessary to fulfill your order.

Content Disclaimer

All articles on The Disappointed Earwig are satirical and fictional. Any resemblance to real persons, organizations, or events is purely coincidental and intentional in the most accidental way possible. We do not collect or sell data about the subjects of our articles, because they are made up.

Cookies

Our site uses cookies primarily through Google AdSense and Vercel Analytics. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect the functionality of some features.

Children’s Privacy

Our site is not directed at children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us personal information, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes are effective when posted to this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact

For privacy questions or concerns, contact us at: contact@disappointedearwig.com