Privacy Policy

Your privacy matters to us. This policy explains what information The Jokers collects, how we use it, and the choices you have.

1. Information We Collect

Usage Data

When you visit the site, we automatically collect standard server log information such as your IP address, browser type, the pages you visit, and the time of your visit. This is used only in aggregate form to understand how the site is being used.

Analytics

We use Google Tag Manager and Google Analytics to collect anonymised data about site traffic and user behaviour — for example, which joke categories are most popular and how people navigate the site. This data does not identify you personally.

Joke & Interaction Counts

When you view, share, or vote on a joke, we record a count against that joke. These counts are not linked to your identity.

Email Address

If you subscribe to our newsletter or submit a joke using your email address, we store that address in order to send you the content you requested. We do not share your email address with third parties for their marketing purposes.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send you, or by visiting the-jokers.com/unsubscribe.

2. Cookies

We use cookies to make the site work and to understand how it is used:

• Essential cookies: Required for basic site functionality such as maintaining your session.
• Analytics cookies: Set by Google Analytics to measure site traffic. These cookies collect data in an anonymised form.
• Advertising cookies: Set by our third-party ad partners to serve relevant ads and measure their performance.
• Affiliate cookies: Set by Zazzle and other affiliate networks when you click through to their sites.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Deliver and improve the site and its content
• Understand which jokes and features are most useful
• Send you newsletters or joke submission confirmations if you opted in
• Display advertising and earn affiliate commissions that fund the site
• Comply with legal obligations

We do not sell your personal information to third parties.

4. Third-Party Services

• Google Analytics / Tag Manager — traffic and behavioural analytics
• Zazzle — affiliate merch links
• Third-party ad networks — interest-based advertising

5. Data Retention

Anonymised analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion.

6. Your Rights

You may have the right to access, correct, or delete personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, please contact us via the About page.

7. Children's Privacy

The Jokers is intended for users aged 13 and over. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects when it was last revised.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please get in touch via our About page.