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Privacy Policy

Privacy Policy

Effective Date: May 28, 2026
Last Updated: May 28, 2026

The Hairy Times (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is operated as a DBA by Andrew Hahn, based in Colorado, USA. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you visit thehairytimes.com (the “Site”).

Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. By using this Site, you agree to the practices described below. If you have any questions or concerns, contact us at privacy@thehairytimes.com.

1. Information We Collect

a. Information You Provide Directly

  • Contact Form: When you submit our contact form, we collect your full name, email address, reason for contact, and any message you provide.
  • Comments: If you leave a comment on an article, we collect your name, email address, and the content of your comment. Your IP address and browser user agent string are also logged to assist with spam detection.
  • Membership & Subscriptions: If you create an account or subscribe to a paid membership, we collect your name, email address, and payment information. Payment processing is handled by Stripe — we do not store your full credit card details on our servers.
  • Newsletter Signup: If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address and, where provided, your name.

b. Information Collected Automatically

When you visit the Site, certain information is collected automatically, including your IP address and general geographic location, browser type and version, operating system, pages you visit and time spent on those pages, referring URL, and data collected through cookies and similar tracking technologies.

2. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to operate and improve the Site and its content; respond to your questions, comments, or contact form submissions; process and manage membership subscriptions and payments; send newsletters and editorial updates (only if you have opted in); detect and prevent spam, fraud, or abuse; analyze site traffic and reader behavior to improve our content and user experience; and comply with applicable legal obligations.

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

3. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your experience on the Site. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our Site.

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the Site to function properly (e.g., login sessions, form security tokens).
  • Analytics Cookies: Used to understand how visitors interact with the Site via Google Analytics through Google Site Kit.
  • Advertising Cookies: Used to serve relevant ads and track ad performance via Google AdSense and our ad management tools.
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and choices on the Site.

When you first visit the Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice managed by CookieYes. You may accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences at any time. To opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

4. Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services that may collect or process your data on our behalf. Each operates under its own privacy policy:

Affiliate Links & Sponsored Content

The Hairy Times may feature affiliate links and sponsored content. When you click an affiliate link, the merchant may receive information that you arrived from our Site, and we may earn a commission on qualifying purchases. Sponsored content will be clearly labeled as such. Affiliate relationships and sponsorships do not affect our editorial independence.

5. Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary for the purposes described in this policy, or as required by law. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 2 years. Comment data is retained indefinitely unless you request removal. Member account data is retained for the duration of your membership and a reasonable period thereafter. Newsletter subscriptions are retained until you unsubscribe. Analytics data is retained per the terms of the applicable third-party service.

6. Your Rights & Choices

You may have the following rights regarding your personal information:

  • Access: Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.
  • Correction: Request that we correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
  • Deletion: Request that we delete your personal information, subject to legal obligations.
  • Opt-Out: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time via the unsubscribe link in any email or by contacting us directly.
  • Cookie Preferences: Manage your cookie consent settings at any time via the cookie banner on our Site.

Colorado residents may also have additional rights under the Colorado Privacy Act (CPA), including the right to opt out of certain data processing activities. To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at privacy@thehairytimes.com.

7. Children’s Privacy

The Hairy Times is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at privacy@thehairytimes.com and we will take prompt steps to delete it.

8. Data Security

We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, loss, or misuse. These include encrypted connections (HTTPS), secure hosting, and routine security practices. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

9. External Links

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites, including news sources, affiliate partners, and sponsors. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any site you visit.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please reach out:

The Hairy Times (DBA — Andrew Hahn)
Colorado, USA
Email: privacy@thehairytimes.com

We aim to respond to all privacy-related inquiries within 30 days.