1. Introduction
Welcome to OstrichTalk (“we,” “our,” or “us”). This Privacy Policy explains how OstrichTalk (ostrichtalk.com) collects, uses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website.
By using OstrichTalk, you agree to the collection and use of information as described in this policy. We take your privacy seriously and are committed to protecting your personal data.
2. Who We Are
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Website Name | OstrichTalk |
| Website URL | https://ostrichtalk.com |
| Owner | John Marshall |
| Contact Email | ostrichtalk@gmail.com |
| Location | Published online — international readership |
3. What Information We Collect
3.1 Information You Give Us
We collect information you voluntarily provide, including:
- Your name and email address when you subscribe to our newsletter
- Your name, email, and message when you contact us via our contact form
- Comments you leave on articles (name, email, website if provided)
3.2 Information Collected Automatically
When you visit OstrichTalk, we automatically collect:
- Your IP address
- Browser type and version
- Pages you visit and time spent on each page
- The website that referred you to us
- Device type (mobile, desktop, tablet)
- Geographic location (country/city level only)
3.3 Cookies
OstrichTalk uses cookies to improve your experience. A cookie is a small text file stored on your device.
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Essential cookies | Required for the website to function | WordPress login, security |
| Analytics cookies | Help us understand how visitors use our site | Google Analytics |
| Advertising cookies | Used to show relevant advertisements | Google AdSense, Ezoic |
| Preference cookies | Remember your settings and preferences | Language, font size |
You can control cookies through your browser settings at any time.
4. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect for the following purposes:
| Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| To deliver and improve our website content | Legitimate interest |
| To send newsletters you have subscribed to | Your consent |
| To respond to your enquiries and messages | Legitimate interest |
| To display personalised advertisements | Legitimate interest / Consent |
| To analyse website traffic and user behaviour | Legitimate interest |
| To prevent fraud and ensure website security | Legitimate interest |
| To comply with legal obligations | Legal obligation |
We never sell your personal data to third parties.
5. Third-Party Services
OstrichTalk uses the following third-party services that may collect data independently:
5.1 Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics collects anonymous data about your visit. You can opt out at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
5.2 Google AdSense / Ezoic
We display advertisements on OstrichTalk through Google AdSense and/or Ezoic. These services use cookies to show relevant ads based on your browsing history. You can manage ad preferences at adssettings.google.com.
5.3 Mailchimp
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored and managed by Mailchimp. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any newsletter email. Mailchimp’s privacy policy is available at mailchimp.com/legal/privacy.
5.4 Disqus / WordPress Comments
If you leave a comment on our articles, your name, email, and comment are stored in our WordPress database. Comments may be moderated before appearing publicly.
5.5 Gravatar
Profile photos in comments are served by Gravatar (Automattic). When a comment is submitted, your email address is sent to Gravatar to check if you have a profile image.
6. Data Retention
We keep your data only for as long as necessary:
| Data Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|
| Newsletter subscriber data | Until you unsubscribe |
| Contact form submissions | 12 months |
| Article comments | Indefinitely unless you request deletion |
| Analytics data | 26 months (Google Analytics default) |
| Cookie data | Varies by cookie (session to 2 years) |
7. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
7.1 GDPR Rights (European Union / UK visitors)
- Right to access — You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
- Right to rectification — You can ask us to correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure — You can ask us to delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
- Right to restrict processing — You can ask us to limit how we use your data
- Right to data portability — You can request your data in a portable format
- Right to object — You can object to us processing your data for marketing purposes
7.2 CCPA Rights (California, USA visitors)
- The right to know what personal data we collect and how it is used
- The right to delete your personal data
- The right to opt out of the sale of personal data (we do not sell personal data)
- The right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at: ostrichtalk@gmail.com
8. Children’s Privacy
OstrichTalk is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at hello@ostrichtalk.com and we will delete it immediately.
9. Links to Other Websites
OstrichTalk may contain links to external websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those websites. We encourage you to read the privacy policy of every website you visit.
10. Security
We take reasonable technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, loss, or misuse. Our website uses HTTPS encryption. However, no internet transmission is 100% secure and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
11. Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically. Continued use of OstrichTalk after changes are posted means you accept the updated policy.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or how we handle your data, please contact us:
| ostrichtalk@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://ostrichtalk.com/contact |
| Owner | John Marshall — OstrichTalk |
Last Updated: May 30, 2026