Privacy 101
What's actually happening behind the scenes with your data, one real mechanism at a time.
September 1, 2026
Nobody's Listening. It's Worse Than That.
How Meta and other ad networks read your whole household, no microphone required.
September 2, 2026
The Company That Sold Your Address Never Emailed You
Data brokers aren't the marketers you unsubscribe from. Here's the real difference, and what a $150/year removal service actually buys you.
September 3, 2026
The Law Called 'CAN-SPAM' Does the Opposite of What It Sounds Like
It sounds like Congress gave marketers a green light. It did the reverse. Here's what the law actually requires, and why it covers you personally.
September 8, 2026
Why Some Companies Don't Get a 'Delete My Data' Button
Unsubscribing works on everyone. Sending a real data-rights request doesn't, and it's not a bug. Here's the actual line between the two.
September 20, 2026
Why Nearly Every Website Has to Tell You What It Does With Your Data
No single US law covers every website, but a patchwork of laws and platform rules adds up to nearly the same thing. Plus: why a privacy notice and a privacy policy are two different documents.