Last updated: February 2026
BrokeMeNot (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website brokemenot.com. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information when you visit our site.
By using BrokeMeNot, you agree to the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide Directly
When you subscribe to our email newsletter, submit a contact form, or leave a comment on a blog post, we may collect:
- Your name
- Your email address
- Any other information you voluntarily provide
We will never ask for sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers, bank account details, or Social Security numbers through our website.
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit BrokeMeNot, certain information is collected automatically through cookies and similar technologies:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or source
- Device type (desktop, mobile, tablet)
- General geographic location (country/region level only)
This information is collected through Google Analytics 4, which we use to understand how visitors interact with our site and to improve our content. Your IP address is anonymized before being processed by Google Analytics.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send you our email newsletter (only if you subscribe)
- Respond to your questions or messages
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns to improve our content
- Ensure our website functions properly
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.
Cookies
BrokeMeNot uses cookies — small text files stored on your device — to enhance your browsing experience. The cookies we use include:
Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly, including WordPress session cookies.
Analytics Cookies: Google Analytics 4 uses cookies to collect anonymous usage data. These help us understand which articles are most helpful and how visitors navigate our site.
Advertising Cookies: In the future, we may display advertisements on BrokeMeNot through third-party ad networks. These networks may use cookies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity. We will update this policy when advertising is implemented.
You can control or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Third-Party Services
BrokeMeNot uses or may use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics 4 — For website traffic analysis. Google’s privacy policy can be found at: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Mailchimp — For email newsletter delivery. Mailchimp’s privacy policy can be found at: https://mailchimp.com/legal/privacy/
Affiliate Programs — BrokeMeNot may participate in affiliate marketing programs in the future, which means we may earn commissions when you click on certain links and make a purchase. These affiliate partners may use cookies to track referrals. We will always disclose affiliate relationships in our content.
Advertising Networks — In the future, we may partner with third-party advertising networks to display ads on our site. These networks may collect browsing data through cookies. We will update this section when advertising is implemented.
Affiliate Disclosure
Some links on BrokeMeNot may be affiliate links, meaning we earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase or sign up for a service. This comes at no extra cost to you. Affiliate relationships never influence our editorial content — our recommendations are always based on genuine assessment and experience.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: You can ask us to correct inaccurate information.
- Deletion: You can request that we delete your personal data.
- Opt-Out: You can unsubscribe from our email newsletter at any time using the “unsubscribe” link in any email we send.
For California Residents (CCPA): We do not sell your personal information. You have the right to know what data we collect and to request its deletion.
For European Residents (GDPR): We process your data based on legitimate interest (website analytics) and consent (email subscription). You may withdraw your consent at any time.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: contact@brokemenot.com
Data Security
We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. However, no method of internet transmission or electronic storage is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Children’s Privacy
BrokeMeNot is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us and we will promptly delete it.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last updated” date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, you can reach us at:
Email: contact@brokemenot.com Website: https://brokemenot.com/contact/