Last updated: January 2025
This Privacy Policy describes how Why This Exists ("we", "us", or "our") collects, uses, and shares information when you visit our website at whythisexists.com (the "Site").
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information: When you visit the Site, we may automatically collect certain information about your device and usage, including:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on those pages
- Referring website or source
- Device type and operating system
This information is collected through cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Operate and maintain the Site
- Understand how visitors use the Site
- Improve our content and user experience
- Display relevant advertisements
Advertising
We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on the Site. Google AdSense may use cookies and similar technologies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this Site and other websites. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our Site, please visit How Google uses data when you use our partners' sites or apps.
Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We use cookies to:
- Analyze Site traffic and usage
- Remember your preferences
- Serve and measure advertisements
You can control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect your experience on the Site.
Third-Party Services
We may use third-party services that collect, monitor, and analyze information about Site usage. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of this information.
Data Retention
We retain collected information for as long as necessary to provide our services and fulfill the purposes described in this policy.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.
Children's Privacy
The Site is not directed to children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.