Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 4, 2026
Welcome to WaupWeb (waupweb.com), an independent publication covering AI tools, technology, WhatsApp updates, finance, free online tools, games, stories, and other categories, read by visitors worldwide. Your privacy matters to us regardless of where you’re located. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have — including specific rights for visitors in the EU/EEA (GDPR) and California (CCPA).
Information We Collect
Information you provide directly: your name and email address if you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or interact with an account-based feature (e.g., saving game scores or tool preferences, if offered).
Usage data: IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, referring site, and time spent on pages, collected automatically via Google Analytics.
Cookies and similar technologies: used by us and by third-party services (analytics and advertising) to remember preferences and understand site usage, including for interactive tools and games.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our site across all categories — articles, tools, and games alike. You can opt out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout).
Advertising (Google AdSense)
WaupWeb displays advertisements served through Google AdSense. Google and its partners use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this and other websites.
You can opt out of personalized advertising via Google Ads Settings (adssettings.google.com).
You can opt out of third-party vendor use of cookies via the WebChoices opt-out page (optout.aboutads.info).
Newsletter
If you subscribe to our newsletter, we collect your email address to send updates, new articles, tools, games, and stories. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in every email.
Comments
When you comment, we collect the name, email address, and content you submit, along with your IP address for spam prevention. Comments are moderated, and we may remove any comment at our discretion.
Interactive Tools & Games
Where WaupWeb offers free online tools or browser-based games, most run locally in your browser and do not transmit your inputs to our servers unless explicitly stated on that page. If any tool or game saves data (such as scores or preferences), it will be disclosed on that specific page.
Affiliate Links
Some articles contain affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our recommendations and is disclosed within relevant articles.
Cookies
We use cookies, and allow our analytics and advertising partners to use them, to remember your preferences, understand site usage, and serve relevant advertising. You can disable cookies via your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
To operate, maintain, and improve WaupWeb across all categories.
To send newsletter updates, if subscribed.
To respond to comments and inquiries.
To analyze site traffic and performance.
To serve relevant advertising.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal data. We share limited data with Google Analytics (traffic analysis), Google AdSense (advertising), our email service provider (newsletter delivery), and legal authorities only where required by law.
Data Security
We take reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your data. No method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Third-Party Links
WaupWeb may link to third-party websites, including affiliate partners and official sources. We are not responsible for their privacy practices or content.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete your personal data, opt out of newsletter emails or personalized advertising, and withdraw consent for cookies. Contact us at kingno78@gmail.com to exercise these rights.
GDPR Compliance (EU/EEA Visitors)
If you are located in the EU/EEA, you have rights under the GDPR, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and portability of your data, and the right to object to processing based on legitimate interest. Our legal basis for processing includes consent (newsletter, cookies) and legitimate interest (analytics, security). You may withdraw consent at any time.
CCPA Compliance (California Visitors)
If you are a California resident, you have rights under the CCPA, including the right to know what personal information we collect, request deletion, and opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of personal information for targeted advertising. We do not sell personal data for monetary compensation. Contact us at kingno78@gmail.com to exercise your CCPA rights.
Children’s Privacy
WaupWeb, including its games and tools, is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. The “Last updated” date above reflects the most recent revision.
Contact Us
Questions? Email us at kingno78@gmail.com or visit waupweb.com.