Privacy Policy
Last updated: December 24, 2025
Who we are
WorthWorrying (“we”, “us”, or “our”) operates this website: https://www.worthworrying.com.
What this site does
WorthWorrying publishes news summaries and daily briefs designed to help readers understand what matters, what doesn’t, and what—if anything—requires attention.
We respect your privacy and do not sell personal information.
Information we collect
Information you provide
We may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name and email address if you subscribe to updates
- Information submitted through contact forms
- Comments left on articles (if comments are enabled)
Information collected automatically
When you visit the site, basic technical data may be collected automatically, such as:
- IP address
- Browser and device type
- Pages visited and approximate timestamps
This information is used for security, performance monitoring, analytics, and spam prevention.
Comments
If comments are enabled, we collect the data shown in the comments form, along with the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help with spam detection.
If you use the Gravatar service, an anonymized hash of your email address may be sent to Gravatar to determine whether you have a profile image. After approval, your profile image may be visible publicly with your comment.
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Cookies
WorthWorrying uses cookies for basic site functionality, analytics, and advertising.
Cookies may be used to:
- Remember comment form details for convenience
- Manage login sessions (for administrators/users)
- Analyze site traffic and usage patterns
- Serve and measure advertisements
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect certain features of the site.
Email subscriptions
If email subscriptions are enabled, we may collect your email address to send daily briefs or site updates.
- Your email address will not be sold or shared for marketing purposes
- You may unsubscribe at any time using the link provided in emails
- Email delivery may be handled by a third-party provider (e.g., MailerLite or ConvertKit)
Advertising (including Google AdSense)
WorthWorrying may display advertisements provided by third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense.
Third-party vendors may use cookies or similar technologies to serve ads based on your visits to this and other websites and to measure ad performance.
Google uses the DoubleClick cookie, which enables it and its partners to serve ads based on users’ visits to this and other sites.
Learn more about how Google manages data in advertising products: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Affiliate links (Amazon Associates)
WorthWorrying participates in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. This means some links on this site may earn us a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partners may use cookies or similar technologies to track purchases in accordance with their own privacy policies.
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website directly.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, and track your interaction according to their own privacy policies.
Who we share your data with
We share data only when necessary to operate the website, including:
- Spam detection and security services
- Analytics and hosting providers
- Email delivery providers (if subscriptions are enabled)
If you request a password reset (for admin/users), your IP address may be included in the reset email.
We do not sell personal data.
How long we retain your data
- Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely
- Email subscription data is retained until you unsubscribe or request removal
- Administrator/user account data is retained while the account exists
Your rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of personal data we hold about you.
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services. Data may be processed by service providers in the United States or other countries.
Contact
For privacy questions or data requests, contact: [add your contact email here]