Last updated: November 3, 2025

Overview

We’re the Russos, LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is the owner and operator of https://weretherussos.com (the “Site”). We understand that your privacy is important and are committed to protecting your personal information.

This Privacy Policy describes the information we collect, how we use and share it, and the choices you have regarding your personal data.

By accessing or using our Site, you accept the practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please discontinue use of the Site.

What Information We Collect

We only collect the information necessary to operate and improve the Site, deliver requested communications, and support advertising and analytics.

Information You Provide

• Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter, leave a comment, or contact us directly.
• Any additional details you voluntarily share (e.g., mailing address, phone number, or message content).
• Payment information handled by third parties (e.g., PayPal). We receive limited transaction data (name, email, amount) but never store full credit card details.

Automatically Collected Information

• IP address, browser type, device details, and pages visited.
• Data collected via cookies and similar technologies for analytics, advertising, and security.

Information from Partners and Service Providers

We may receive limited data from third-party services that help us operate this Site, including:

• Raptive – advertising services
• Google Analytics – analytics and traffic insights
• Cloudflare – security and performance
• Kit – newsletter management

We do not collect sensitive data (such as government IDs, full credit card numbers, or health information).

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect to:

• Send newsletters, updates or resources you’ve requested
• Respond to comments or inquiries
• Display and personalize advertisements
• Analyze and improve Site’s performance, design, and user experience
• Prevent spam, fraud, or abuse

We do not sell personal information. We may share limited cookie-based data with analytics or advertising partners, as permitted by law.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

The Site uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you, improve your experience, and analyze usage.

Types of Cookies:

• Session cookies – expire when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – remain until deleted or expired

Why We Use Cookies

• Authentication: identify you as you navigate our Site
• Email: assist with newsletter delivery
• Security: prevent fraud and unauthorized access
• Advertising: display relevant ads through partners like Raptive. CMI Marketing, Inc., d/b/a Raptive (“Raptive”) is a service provider of this Site for the purposes of placing advertising on the Site, and Raptive will collect and use certain data for advertising purposes. To learn more about Raptive’s data usage, click here: https://raptive.com/creator-advertising-privacy-statement
• Analytics: help us understand how visitors use our Site (see Google’s Privacy Policy https://policies.google.com/privacy)

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking cookies may affect Site functionality.

To opt out of interest-based advertising, visit the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out. https://thenai.org/how-to-opt-out/

Comments and User-Generated Content

When visitors leave comments on the Site, we collect the data shown in the comments form, as well as the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help detect spam.

If you use Gravatar, an anonymized string (hash) of your email may be shared with that service. See Gravatar’s Privacy Policy. https://automattic.com/privacy/

We do not currently allow visitors to upload images or files directly on the Site. However, you may choose (via external services or email) to share links or send files to us, which we may store as part of our correspondence. We do not publish, host, or redistribute such content without your consent and recommend avoiding the inclusion of personal or sensitive information.

Advertising and Retargeting

We may partner with third-party companies (e.g., Google, Facebook, Instagram, Raptive) to display personalized ads. These companies use cookies to serve ads based on your past visits to our Site. You can opt out through the NAI link above or via individual platform settings.

Affiliate Disclosure

Our Site participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission when you click on certain links or make purchases. These affiliate links use cookies to track referrals and sales for commission purposes.

You should assume that any links to products or services on this Site are affiliate links. You are never obligated to click on any link or make a purchase, and doing so comes at no additional cost to you.

You should assume that any and all links at this Site are affiliate links. You are never obligated to click on any link or make a purchase.

We’re the Russos, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for the operators of websites to earn advertising fees by advertising and providing links to products and services offered at Amazon.com. As part of the Amazon Associates program, the Site may post customized links, provided by Amazon, to track referrals to their website. This program utilizes cookies to track visits for the purposes of assigning commission on these sales.

Email Addresses and Newsletters

When you voluntarily subscribe to our newsletter, download free resources, or contact us directly, we collect your email address and use it to send updates, resources, and other communications that may include promotional content related to our Site. We do not share your email address with any third parties.

Our newsletters may include tracking pixels that help us understand engagement — for example, whether an email was opened or which links were clicked — so we can improve future content for our readers.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of our emails or by contacting weretherussos@gmail.com. Once unsubscribed, you will no longer receive marketing messages, though we may still contact you for administrative purposes.

Embedded Content From Other Sites

Articles on this Site may include embedded content (e.g., videos, images, articles) from other websites. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the other website directly and may collect data, use cookies, or track your interaction.

We do not control or take responsibility for the privacy practices of external websites. Please review their privacy policies before interacting with embedded content.

Your Privacy Rights (California, EU & International Residents)

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA and CalOPPA)

If you are a California resident, you have rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including the right to:

• Know what categories of personal information we collect and how we use it
• Request deletion of your personal information, subject to certain exceptions
• Opt out of the “sale” or “sharing” of your personal information (we do not sell personal data)
• Not be discriminated against for exercising your rights

We collect limited identifiers (such as name and email) and internet activity data (such as IP address and browsing behavior via cookies) to operate our Site, send newsletters, and display relevant advertising.

We do not sell personal information but may share limited cookie-based data with service providers for analytics and advertising as permitted by law.

California residents may also opt out of the sharing of their personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising by using the opt-out links provided in this policy (such as the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out and Raptive Advertising Policy) or by contacting us directly at weretherussos@gmail.com.

To exercise your rights under the CCPA or CPRA, please contact us at weretherussos@gmail.com.

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” setting to signal that you prefer not to be tracked across websites. At this time, our Site does not currently respond to these signals.

For more information about your rights, visit the California Attorney General’s Privacy Portal.

European Economic Area (EEA) Residents (GDPR)

If you are a resident of the European Economic Area (“EEA”), you have certain rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”), including the right to:

• Access the personal data we hold about you
• Request correction or deletion of your data
• Restrict or object to certain processing of your data
• Withdraw consent at any time (e.g., unsubscribe from newsletters)
• Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

We process your personal information based on:

• Your consent (e.g., when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us).
• Our legitimate interests (e.g., maintaining and improving the Site, preventing fraud).

If you are located in the EEA, your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ. We take reasonable steps to safeguard your information consistent with applicable law.

For questions or to exercise your GDPR rights, contact us at weretherussos@gmail.com or by mail at:

EU Privacy Complaints
c/o We’re the Russos, LLC
184 Rainbow Drive #8456
Livingston, TX 77399

International Visitors

Our Site is operated in the United States. If you access it from outside the U.S., please note that your information may be transferred to and processed in the United States, where privacy laws may differ from those of your country.

Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not directed to children under the age of 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, please contact us at weretherussos@gmail.com, and we will take steps to delete such information.

If you are a California resident under 18 and wish to have any information you have posted on the Site removed, please contact us at the same email address.

Business Transfers

If our Site or substantially all of its assets are sold, merged, or transferred (including bankruptcy or reorganization), your personal information may be included in the transferred assets.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. The “Last updated” date at the top will always reflect the latest version.

We encourage you to review this page periodically for the most current information about our privacy practices. Continued use of the Site after updates constitutes your acceptance of the revised policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your information, please contact us:

weretherussos@gmail.com

We’re the Russos, LLC
184 Rainbow Drive #8456
Livingston, TX 77399