Privacy Policy
Effective date: April 10, 2026
The Daily Fuckup collects a limited amount of information so the site can publish news, run user accounts, moderate comments, send email you asked for, and keep the service secure. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, when we share it, and what choices you have.
Information we collect
When you create an account, subscribe to the digest, post comments, contact us, or submit a tip, we may collect information such as your name or username, email address, hashed password, IP address, browser and device information, submitted text, and account or subscription status. We also keep basic server, security, and abuse-prevention logs that help us operate the site and investigate spam, fraud, and misuse.
How we use information
We use the information we collect to operate the website, authenticate users, moderate comments, review tips, send email confirmations and newsletters you requested, respond to messages, prevent abuse, improve performance, understand how the site is being used, and maintain records needed for editorial, legal, and security purposes.
Comments, submissions, and tips
If you submit comments, contact messages, or tips, we may store the content you send, related metadata, and moderation decisions. Comments may be screened for spam, harmful content, and relevance. Tip submissions may be reviewed internally, summarized, edited for clarity, or used for follow-up reporting. Please do not submit highly sensitive material unless you understand the risks of using a normal web form or email.
Email and newsletter delivery
If you subscribe to the daily digest or create an account that requires email verification, we use your email address to send those messages. Email delivery may pass through configured mail infrastructure or service providers. We track subscription status, confirmations, and unsubscribe actions so we can manage requested mail and comply with normal mailing practices.
Cookies, local storage, and similar technologies
The site may use cookies or local storage for login state, theme preference, security protections, form handling, translation preferences, and basic site functionality. Some embedded or third-party features may also set their own cookies or use similar storage when loaded in your browser.
Analytics and third-party services
We may use analytics, infrastructure, anti-spam tools, translation widgets, RSS readers, email systems, or hosting providers to operate the site. Those services may process technical data such as IP address, browser details, referrer information, or page activity when you use the site. We do not sell personal information to advertisers.
When we share information
We may share information with service providers that help us run the website, deliver email, host data, or prevent abuse. We may also disclose information when required by law, to enforce our terms, to protect the rights and safety of users or the public, or as part of a business transfer involving the site.
Data retention
We keep information for as long as it is reasonably needed for account management, subscriptions, moderation, reporting workflows, legal compliance, security, and recordkeeping. Different categories of data may be kept for different periods depending on operational need and legal risk.
Your choices
You can unsubscribe from newsletter email at any time using the unsubscribe link in the message. You can also contact the site about account or privacy requests using the contact page. In some cases we may need to keep limited information for security, fraud prevention, legal compliance, or internal records even after a request is made.
Children's privacy
This site is not directed to children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 through the normal operation of the service.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will post the updated version on this page and revise the effective date above.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy can be sent through the contact page.