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Privacy Policy

Last updated: June 14, 2026

Ode to Oakleaf ("we," "us," or "our") operates odetooakleaf.com. This policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Ode to Oakleaf is the data controller responsible for your personal data.

Information We Collect

  • Email address — if you subscribe to our newsletter
  • Name, email, and payment information — if you purchase digital products (processed by Stripe via Ko-fi)
  • Analytics data — page views, referral sources, and browsing behavior (collected via Ezoic)
  • Cookies — essential cookies (site functionality), advertising cookies (Ezoic and ad partners), and analytics cookies (site performance)
  • Email engagement data — Kit (ConvertKit) uses tracking pixels to measure email opens and link clicks

Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

We process your data based on:

  • Consent — when you subscribe to our newsletter or accept cookies
  • Contract — when you purchase a digital product (we need your info to process the order)
  • Legitimate interest — to improve our site, analyze traffic, and display relevant ads

You may withdraw consent at any time by unsubscribing from emails, adjusting cookie preferences, or contacting us.

How We Use Information

  • To send newsletters and updates you've subscribed to
  • To process and deliver digital product purchases
  • To improve our content and user experience
  • To display relevant advertising
  • To manage our social media presence (Pinterest, etc.)

Data Retention

  • Newsletter data: Retained until you unsubscribe, then deleted from our mailing list
  • Purchase records: Retained for 7 years for tax and legal purposes
  • Analytics data: Retained per Ezoic's and Vercel's standard retention policies
  • Cookies: Vary by type — see your browser settings to manage or clear them

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services that may collect data per their own privacy policies:

  • Ezoic — ad serving, optimization, and analytics. Ezoic uses cookies and similar technologies to display ads, measure performance, and personalize your experience.
  • Google Analytics (GA4) — collects anonymous usage data such as pages visited, session duration, and general location. Google Analytics uses cookies to distinguish unique users and sessions. No personally identifiable information is collected.
  • Disqus — powers our blog comment system. Disqus may set its own cookies and collect data such as your IP address, browser information, and commenting activity. Disqus has its own tracking and advertising practices described in their privacy policy.
  • Awin — affiliate marketing network. When you click affiliate links on our site, Awin may place cookies on your device to track referrals and attribute purchases. These cookies help us earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
  • Amazon Associates — affiliate program. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon may place cookies when you click our product links to track referrals.
  • Kit (ConvertKit) — email newsletter management and email engagement tracking
  • Ko-fi — digital product sales, tips, and support
  • Stripe — payment processing (collects name, email, and payment details for purchases)
  • Vercel — site hosting and server logs
  • Pinterest — content sharing and social features

We do not use Pinterest tracking pixels. Pinterest integration is limited to content sharing.

Advertising & Cookies

We partner with Ezoic to display ads on our site. Ezoic and its advertising partners (including Google Ad Exchange and Google AdSense) use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your browsing activity. This helps serve ads that are relevant to your interests.

The information collected may include your IP address, browser type, device information, pages visited, and interactions with ads. This data is used to personalize ad content, measure ad performance, and improve your overall experience.

Cookie consent is managed through Ezoic's built-in consent management platform (CMP), which appears when you first visit our site.

Third-Party Ad Partners

Through Ezoic, our site works with various advertising demand partners, including but not limited to Google AdSense, Google Ad Exchange, and other programmatic advertising networks. Each of these partners may collect and process data according to their own privacy policies.

Personalized vs. Non-Personalized Ads

Depending on your location and consent preferences, you may see personalized ads (based on your browsing history and interests) or non-personalized ads (based on general context like the page content). When you first visit our site, you'll be given the option to manage your consent preferences.

Opting Out of Personalized Advertising

You can opt out of personalized advertising through these tools:

You can also clear or block cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality.

Affiliate Links & Tracking

Some links on our site are affiliate links. When you click these links and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. Our affiliate partners include:

  • Amazon Associates — product recommendations with Amazon tracking cookies (typically 24-hour duration)
  • Awin (King Arthur Baking and others) — affiliate tracking cookies to attribute purchases to our referral

These affiliate cookies are set by the respective partner when you click an affiliate link. You can clear these cookies at any time through your browser settings. For more details, see our Affiliate Disclosure page.

Comments (Disqus)

Our blog uses Disqus for comments. When you view or post a comment, Disqus loads its own scripts and may set cookies on your device. Disqus may collect your IP address, browser information, and browsing activity across sites that use their service. Disqus may also display targeted ads within the comment section. You can manage your Disqus privacy settings at disqus.com/data-sharing-settings.

Do Not Track

We do not currently respond to "Do Not Track" browser signals, as there is no industry-standard method for honoring them. You can manage your ad and cookie preferences through the tools listed above.

Children's Privacy

Our site is not directed to children under 13 (or under 16 in the EU). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe a child has provided us with personal data, please contact us and we will delete it.

For California Residents (CCPA)

If you're in California, you have the right to:

  • Know what personal information is collected about you and the categories of third parties it's shared with
  • Delete your personal information
  • Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information — ad-based data sharing through Ezoic may constitute "sharing" under CCPA. You can opt out via Ezoic's on-site consent tool or by contacting us
  • Non-discrimination — we will not penalize you for exercising any of these rights

Categories of personal information we collect: Identifiers (name, email), internet activity (browsing, page views), and commercial information (purchase history).

Categories of third parties: Ad networks (via Ezoic), payment processors (Stripe), email services (Kit).

To exercise these rights, contact us at [email protected]. We will respond within 45 days.

For EU/EEA/UK Visitors (GDPR)

If you're in the European Union, European Economic Area, or the United Kingdom, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate data
  • Delete your personal data
  • Object to or restrict certain processing
  • Data portability — receive your data in a portable format
  • Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
  • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection supervisory authority

International data transfers: Our site is hosted in the United States (via Vercel), and our service providers (Stripe, Kit, Ko-fi) are US-based companies. Your data may be transferred to and processed in the United States. These transfers are protected by standard contractual clauses and the service providers' own compliance measures.

Ads will only be personalized with your consent. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected].

Your Rights

You can unsubscribe from emails anytime using the link in every email. Contact us at [email protected] for any data questions.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we'll post the revised version on this page and update the "Last updated" date at the top. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the updated policy.

Contact

Questions? Reach us at [email protected]

Mailing address: PO Box 25465, Prescott Valley, AZ 86312