Last updated: June 14, 2025
Welcome to This Is What Happened; where we take your privacy as seriously as we take breaking down the internet’s weirdest stories.
This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website, subscribe to our newsletter, or engage with our content.
1. Who We Are
This Is What Happened is a digital media platform under Hiig Media, focused on curating stories across tech, culture, marketing, AI, and startups; with a twist of wit.
2. What We Collect
We collect a few things, and here’s the honest list:
When You Subscribe or Submit a Form:
- Your name (if you give it)
- Your email address
- Any message or content you send our way
When You Browse the Site:
- Device type, browser, and operating system
- IP address and location (broad, not exact)
- Pages you visit and time spent (via analytics tools)
We use tools like Google Analytics or similar to understand what content you like and how we can do better. Nothing creepy, just data to improve our vibe.
3. How We Use Your Info
Here’s what we won’t do: sell your data, spam your inbox, or track your every move. Here’s what we will do:
- Send you our newsletter, if you subscribed
- Share updates on stories, events, or launches
- Improve the content you see based on analytics
- Respond to messages, submissions, or pitches
- Keep things running smoothly on the backend
4. Cookies 🍪
Yes, we use cookies. Tiny files that help the site remember your preferences and measure performance.
You can disable cookies in your browser if you’d rather go incognito. The site will still work, mostly.
5. Third-Party Tools
We may use tools and services like:
- Google Analytics
- Email platforms (like ConvertKit)
- Event submission or payment plugins
These platforms have their own privacy policies and comply with GDPR and other data laws.
6. Your Rights
You’re in control of your data. You can:
- Ask what we know about you
- Request your data be updated or deleted
- Unsubscribe anytime. The link is always at the bottom of every email
7. Changes to This Policy
If we ever update this Privacy Policy, we’ll post the changes here and update the date at the top. Major changes? We’ll let you know.
8. Contact Us
Got questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle data?
Send us a message using the Contact Us page.
