Privacy Policy

At CrankyBusiness.com, your privacy matters. We’re committed to being transparent about the information we collect and how we use it. This Privacy Policy explains the data we gather when you visit our site, subscribe to our newsletter, or interact with us in any way. By using our website, you agree to the practices described in this policy.

Information We Collect

We collect two types of information from visitors: personal and non-personal data.

Personal Information
When you voluntarily provide your name and email—such as when you sign up for our newsletter, leave a comment, or reach out via our contact form—we store this data securely to fulfill your request and communicate with you.

Non-Personal Information
Automatically collected information includes your IP address, browser type, device information, and how you interact with our site (pages visited, time spent, etc.). This helps us improve user experience and monitor site performance.

How We Use Your Information

We use personal information to send newsletters, respond to inquiries, or share updates about new content and features. We may also use the data to improve the quality and relevance of what we publish.

Non-personal data is used primarily for analytics purposes. For instance, we track which articles are most popular so we can publish more of what readers actually care about.

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing or commercial purposes.

Cookies

CrankyBusiness.com uses cookies—small text files stored on your device—to enhance your browsing experience.

Cookies help remember your preferences, analyze traffic, and improve how the site functions. You can disable cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect how some features perform.

Embedded Content and External Links

Some articles on CrankyBusiness.com may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. This content behaves as if you have visited the original website. These third-party sites may collect data, use cookies, or monitor your interaction.

Our site may also contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those third-party sites. We recommend reviewing their privacy policies before sharing any information.

Third-Party Services

To help us run CrankyBusiness.com efficiently, we may use third-party tools such as:

Email marketing platforms (to manage newsletters and updates)
Google Analytics or similar tools (to understand visitor behavior)

These services may collect some information automatically and are bound by their own privacy policies.

Data Security

We take data security seriously. Personal data is stored using secure platforms and is only accessible by authorized individuals. While we use standard safeguards, no system can be 100% secure. We encourage users to contact us if they suspect any unauthorized use of their data.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

Access any personal data we hold about you
Request corrections or updates
Ask us to delete your personal information

To make any of these requests, email us directly at [email protected]. We respond to all inquiries in a timely manner.

Children’s Privacy

CrankyBusiness.com is not intended for use by children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we learn we have unknowingly gathered such data, we will delete it promptly.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally to reflect changes in the law or how we operate. The “Effective Date” at the top of the page will indicate the most recent changes. We encourage you to check this page regularly to stay informed.