Privacy Policy

Updated: 18th May 2026

Welcome to Worse Than Thick. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights when using our website. We aim to keep this policy simple and easy to understand, but if you do have any questions, contact us.

What information we collect

We may collect the following information when you use the website:

Information you provide:
When you subscribe or contact us, you may provide:

  • Your name

  • Your email address

  • Payment details (for paid subscriptions)

  • Any information you include in contact form messages

Automatically collected information:
Like most websites, we may automatically collect limited technical information, such as:

  • Your IP address

  • Browser type

  • Device information

  • Pages visited

  • Date and time of visits

This helps us understand how people use the site and improve it.

How we use your information

We use your information to:

  • Provide and manage subscriptions

  • Process payments

  • Send newsletters, updates, or subscriber content

  • Respond to messages sent through the contact form

  • Improve the website and user experience

  • Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse

We will never sell or give your personal information to third parties.

Payments

If you purchase a paid subscription or make a donation, payments are processed by third-party payment providers. We do not store your full card details ourselves. Please refer to the privacy policies of the payment provider you use for more information on how they handle your data.

Email communications

If you subscribe, we may send you emails relating to:

  • New posts or updates

  • Subscriber content

  • Important website or account information

You can unsubscribe from emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in emails.

Cookies

The website may use cookies or similar technologies to:

  • Keep the website functioning properly

  • Remember user preferences

  • Analyse website traffic and usage

You can usually control cookies through your browser settings.

Data storage and security

We take reasonable steps to protect your information from unauthorised access, misuse, or disclosure. However, no website or online service can ever be completely secure.

Your rights

Depending on where you live, you may have rights regarding your personal data, including the right to:

  • Request access to your data

  • Request correction of inaccurate data

  • Request deletion of your data

  • Withdraw consent for marketing emails

To make a request, contact us through our website.

Children’s privacy

This website is not intended for children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.