Privacy Policy

Last updated: October 13, 2026

This policy explains what information The Rough Idea (theroughidea.com) collects when you visit the site, and how it is used.

Information we collect

We don't ask you to create an account, and we don't collect your name, email address, or other personal details unless you choose to email us. If you do, we use your message and address only to reply to you.

Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records standard server logs, such as your IP address, browser type, and the pages you request. These logs are used to operate and secure the site.

Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use the site, for example which articles are read and how people arrive at them. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect this information, which Google processes on our behalf. You can learn more in how Google uses information from sites that use its services, and you can opt out with the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.

Advertising

We may display ads served by Google AdSense. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on your prior visits to this website or other websites. Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and/or other sites on the internet.

You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google's Ads Settings. You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalized advertising at www.aboutads.info.

Cookies and local storage

Besides the analytics and advertising cookies described above, the site stores your light or dark theme choice in your browser's local storage. This stays on your device and is not sent to us. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies and stored site data in their settings.

Children's privacy

The Rough Idea is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time. When we do, we will change the date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about this policy? Email contact@theroughidea.com.