Introduction
The Distractivist ("we," "our," or "us") respects your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding your personal data. By using our site, you consent to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of information:
- Newsletter: When you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address.
- Account: When you register to comment, we collect your email address, password (stored in encrypted form), and optional display name.
- Purchases: If you purchase premium services, products (such as clothing or memorabilia), or other offerings, we may collect your name, email address, billing and shipping address, and payment information. Payment card details are processed securely by our payment processor—we do not store full credit card numbers on our servers.
- Usage: We may collect information about how you use our site (e.g., pages viewed, articles read) for analytics and improvement.
How We Use Your Information
We use personal information only for the purposes for which it was collected:
- To send you our newsletter (if you subscribed)
- To manage your account and enable commenting
- To process and fulfill purchases, including shipping and customer service
- To improve our site and services
- To comply with legal obligations
We Do Not Sell Your Personal Information
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Your data is used solely for the intended purposes described above.
Data Sharing
We may share information with third-party partner vendors and service providers who assist us, including for hosting, email delivery, payment processing, analytics, fulfillment of physical products, and shipping to customers. These providers are contractually required to protect your data and use it only for the services they provide to us. We do not permit them to sell or use your information for their own marketing.
Cookies
We use cookies to keep you logged in (if you're an admin, writer, or commenter), remember your preferences, and for essential site functionality. We do not use cookies to track you across the internet for advertising.
Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including encryption for sensitive data and secure payment processing. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time (use the link in our emails, or the link at the bottom of this Privacy Policy page)
- Request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data—use our Contact form
- Opt out of certain data collection where applicable
Data Retention
We retain your information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes described in this policy or as required by law. You may request deletion of your data at any time.
Third-Party Links
Our site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for their privacy practices. We encourage you to read their privacy policies.
Children
This site is not intended for children. Despite being a parody website, our subject matter may deal with material intended for adults. Our services are directed to users 18 years of age and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from anyone under 18.
Changes
We may update this policy from time to time. We will post the new version here and update the "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy. For material changes, we may provide additional notice.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy or your personal data? Use our Contact form.