Last Updated: April 16, 2026
Our Privacy Promise
realsillystuff.com respects your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what we do to protect it.
Information We Collect
When You Submit A Story:
- Your name
- Your email address
- The story you submit
- Your selected category
We collect this information so we can review your submission, contact you if we have questions, and credit you if we publish your story.
Automatically Collected Information:
- Browser type and version
- Pages visited and time spent
- General geographic location (country/region level)
- IP address (anonymized)
We use this to understand how people use the site and improve the experience.
How We Use Your Information
- To review and respond to submissions - We use your email to contact you about your story
- To improve the site - Anonymized usage data helps us make better content
- To prevent abuse - We use information to detect and prevent spam or harmful behavior
- To contact you (with permission) - If we publish your story, we might feature you
Data Security
We use standard security measures to protect your information. However, no website can guarantee 100% security. If you're concerned about your information, use general caution online.
Third Parties
We don't sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties. We may use third-party services (like email providers) to deliver our functionality, but those services are bound by confidentiality agreements.
Cookies
We use cookies to remember your preferences and improve your experience. Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies. Refusing cookies may limit site functionality.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Know what information we have about you
- Request a copy of your information
- Request deletion of your information (where legally allowed)
- Opt-out of communications
Contact us at daleg@aol.com to exercise any of these rights.
Children's Privacy
realsillystuff.com is not intended for children under 13. We don't knowingly collect information from children. If we learn we've collected information from a child under 13, we'll delete it immediately.
Changes To This Policy
We may update this policy occasionally. We'll notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
Have privacy questions? Email us at daleg@aol.com
Be Silly, Be Safe
We believe in keeping realsillystuff.com a fun, safe space for everyone. Your privacy is part of that commitment.