Privacy Policy - Tiny Rages

Privacy Policy — Tiny Rages

Last updated: November 2025

At Tiny Rages, we’re not here to sell your data — we’re here to complain about the things that make life mildly unbearable. Still, because we exist on the internet (the most annoying place of all), there are a few boring but important privacy things we need to cover. This page explains what we collect, how we use it, and what rights you have. We’ve tried to keep it clear, honest, and as rage-free as possible.

1. Who We Are

We’re Tiny Rages, a humor site dedicated to everyday complaints and the joy of venting. Our website is https://tinyrages.co.uk, and our contact email is [email protected].

For legal purposes, Tiny Rages is the data controller, meaning we decide how and why any personal data you share with us is processed.

2. What We Collect (and Why)

We don’t want your personal data, but to run the site smoothly, we do collect a little.

Information you give us:

When you leave a comment, we store your name, email, and (if you choose) your website.
When you contact us, we keep your email and message so we can respond like normal humans.
If you subscribe to updates or newsletters, we store your email address for that purpose only.

Information we collect automatically:

Your IP address and browser type (for analytics and security).
Which pages you visit, how long you stay, and what sent you here (via Google Analytics).
Basic cookie data for analytics and affiliate tracking.

We do not collect sensitive personal info, payment details, or anything else unrelated to site function.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use what little data we have to:

Display and moderate comments.
Reply to messages.
Send newsletters (if you’ve signed up).
Monitor site performance and traffic.
Keep out spam, bots, and general internet chaos.

We do not sell or trade your personal data. Ever.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your information based on:

Consent: You gave us permission (like when you comment or subscribe).
Legitimate interest: Running analytics, maintaining site security, and improving user experience.
Contractual necessity: Responding to your messages or requests.
Legal obligation: If a law requires us to retain or disclose certain information.

You can withdraw consent anytime by emailing [email protected].

5. Cookies and Tracking

We use cookies because, unfortunately, every website does. They’re small text files that help keep things running and tell us basic info like how many people read our posts about queue etiquette.

We use:

Essential cookies — for basic site features and security.
Analytics cookies — via Google Analytics, for anonymous traffic data.
Affiliate cookies — from networks like Awin, CJ, ShareASale, and Webgains, which let us earn small commissions when readers buy through links.

Cookies don’t personally identify you. You can block or delete them in your browser settings. The site will still work — maybe slightly less smoothly, but we won’t take it personally.

6. Third-Party Services

We partner with a few trusted companies that help us run the site responsibly:

Hosting provider: keeps the site fast and safe.
Google Analytics: tracks site usage (anonymized).
Google AdSense: serves non-intrusive ads.
Affiliate networks: Awin, CJ, ShareASale, Webgains, FlexOffers.
Email providers: send newsletters or updates (only if you subscribe).

Each of these services has its own privacy policy and complies with GDPR or equivalent protections. Some may process limited data (like IP addresses) outside the UK or EU, under approved legal safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

7. Data Retention

We keep data only as long as necessary:

Comments: indefinitely (so discussions stay visible) unless you ask us to delete them.
Analytics data: up to 26 months.
Emails: up to 12 months after the last correspondence.
Newsletter subscriptions: until you unsubscribe.

After that, data is deleted or anonymized.

8. Your Rights

Under the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, you have the right to:

Access the data we hold about you.
Correct inaccurate or outdated information.
Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
Restrict or limit how we process your data.
Object to processing (like analytics).
Withdraw consent anytime.
Request portability — ask for your data in a portable format.

To use any of these rights, email [email protected]. We’ll reply within 30 days.

If you’re unsatisfied with our response, you can contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.uk.

9. Data Security

We use HTTPS encryption, secure hosting, and strong passwords to protect all stored information. Only authorized admins can access the site backend. We keep backups encrypted and perform regular updates to prevent vulnerabilities.

While no site is completely immune to hackers (a rage-worthy fact), we do everything reasonably possible to protect your data.

10. Children’s Privacy

Tiny Rages is not intended for children under 13 years old. We don’t knowingly collect information from minors. If we discover that we have, we’ll delete it immediately.

11. External Links

Our posts often include links to other websites, including affiliate stores. We’re not responsible for their privacy practices, so check their policies if you’re concerned.

12. Updates to This Policy

We review this policy periodically to stay compliant with privacy regulations and best practices. The most recent version is always on this page, with the “Last updated” date clearly listed.

If major changes occur, we’ll post an update notice on the site.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions, requests, or even small rages about online privacy forms, email [email protected]. We’ll reply personally — probably while complaining about how every GDPR page seems to be written by a robot.

We promise to keep your data safe, your inbox uncluttered, and your trust intact. We complain about the internet, but we still believe in being the good part of it.