Last updated: October 6, 2025
This Privacy Policy explains how ohcuriosity (“we,” “our,” or “us”) collects, uses, and protects your information when you visit our website https://ohcuriosity.com (“Site”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency about how your personal data is handled, especially in compliance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).
Who we are
Our website address is: https://ohcuriosity.com.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection.
An anonymized string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided to the Gravatar service to see if you are using it. The Gravatar service privacy policy is available here: https://automattic.com/privacy/. After approval of your comment, your profile picture is visible to the public in the context of your comment.
Media
If you upload images to the website, you should avoid uploading images with embedded location data (EXIF GPS) included. Visitors to the website can download and extract any location data from images on the website.
Cookies
If you leave a comment on our site you may opt-in to saving your name, email address and website in cookies. These are for your convenience so that you do not have to fill in your details again when you leave another comment. These cookies will last for one year.
If you visit our login page, we will set a temporary cookie to determine if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is discarded when you close your browser.
When you log in, we will also set up several cookies to save your login information and your screen display choices. Login cookies last for two days, and screen options cookies last for a year. If you select “Remember Me”, your login will persist for two weeks. If you log out of your account, the login cookies will be removed.
If you edit or publish an article, an additional cookie will be saved in your browser. This cookie includes no personal data and simply indicates the post ID of the article you just edited. It expires after 1 day.
Third Party Cookies
We partner with third-party advertising companies, including Google, to display ads on our site. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your visits to this site and other websites to provide personalized advertising.
You can learn more about these practices and manage your preferences at Google Ads Settings and AboutAds.info.
Your Choices Regarding Ads
You can opt out of personalized advertising at any time. For Google ads, visit Google Ads Settings to adjust your preferences.
For general ad network opt-out options, visit AboutAds.info or Network Advertising Initiative
Advertising Info
Manage your Google ad preferences here: https://www.google.com/settings/ads. You can choose the types of ads you see or opt out of personalized advertising entirely.
Your Choices Regarding Ads
US visitors can opt out of interest-based advertising from all participating companies by visiting AboutAds.info or Network Advertising Initiative.
EU and UK users can manage advertising cookies and preferences through our cookie banner or Google Ads Settings
Embedded content from other websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. videos, images, articles, etc.). Embedded content from other websites behaves in the exact same way as if the visitor has visited the other website.
These websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional third-party tracking, and monitor your interaction with that embedded content, including tracking your interaction with the embedded content if you have an account and are logged in to that website.
Who we share your data with
If you request a password reset, your IP address will be included in the reset email.
How long we retain your data
If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely. This is so we can recognize and approve any follow-up comments automatically instead of holding them in a moderation queue.
For users that register on our website (if any), we also store the personal information they provide in their user profile. All users can see, edit, or delete their personal information at any time (except they cannot change their username). Website administrators can also see and edit that information.
What rights you have over your data
If you have an account on this site, or have left comments, you can request to receive an exported file of the personal data we hold about you, including any data you have provided to us. You can also request that we erase any personal data we hold about you. This does not include any data we are obliged to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.
Information We Collect
We collect both personal and non-personal data from our visitors. This may include:
a. Personal Information (voluntarily provided):
- Name, email address, or contact details (if you fill out forms, subscribe to newsletters, or contact us directly).
- Comments or messages you submit through contact forms or feedback features.
b. Automatically Collected Information:
When you access the Site, certain information may be collected automatically through cookies, pixels, and similar technologies:
- IP address
- Browser type and version
- Device information (operating system, screen resolution, etc.)
- Referring/exit pages and URLs
- Date and time of visit
- Approximate geolocation (region/country level only)
c. Third-Party Data:
We may receive aggregated, anonymized analytics data from third-party tools like Google Analytics and Google AdSense, which help us understand user behavior and serve relevant ads.
Use of Google AdSense and Advertising Partners
Our Site uses Google AdSense, an advertising service provided by Google LLC, to display personalized and non-personalized ads.
How it works:
- Google uses cookies and web beacons to serve ads based on your previous visits to this or other websites.
- These cookies enable Google and its partners to tailor advertisements based on your interests and browsing behavior.
- You can learn more about how Google uses data here: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Your Choices for Ad Personalization:
- EU/UK Visitors: You will be shown a consent banner before cookies are set, allowing you to accept or reject personalized advertising.
- US Visitors (including California): You may opt out of personalized ads through Google’s Ads Settings or by using the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) opt-out page.
- You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings.
Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR/UK GDPR)
If you are located in the EU or UK, we process your personal data based on one or more of the following lawful grounds:
- Consent: You have given us explicit permission to use your data for a specific purpose (e.g., newsletter sign-up, cookie consent).
- Legitimate Interest: For example, to analyze website performance or improve functionality.
- Legal Obligation: To comply with applicable data protection or tax laws.
- Contractual Necessity: When information is required to provide a service you have requested.
Use of Collected Information
We use the data we collect for the following purposes:
- To display relevant ads and measure ad performance.
- To analyze website traffic, engagement, and user behavior.
- To improve our content, design, and user experience.
- To respond to your inquiries or support requests.
- To comply with legal obligations and prevent fraud or misuse.
We never sell personal data to third parties.
Data Retention
We retain personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or to comply with applicable laws.
- Analytics data may be stored for up to 26 months (as per Google Analytics default).
- Email subscription data will be deleted upon your request or unsubscribing.
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Our Site uses CookieYes to:
- Remember your preferences
- Enable analytics
- Serve personalized or contextual advertising
You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. Disabling cookies may affect some features or functionality of the Site.
Your Privacy Rights
Depending on where you live, you have specific privacy rights:
EU and UK Residents (GDPR/UK GDPR)
You have the right to:
- Access the personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Withdraw consent at any time
- Object to processing or request restriction
- Data portability (receive a copy of your data in a usable format)
You may exercise these rights by contacting us at [Your Contact Email].
California Residents (CCPA/CPRA)
You have the right to:
- Know what personal data we collect and how it’s used
- Request deletion of your personal data
- Opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal data
- Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
To make a CCPA request, please email [Your Contact Email] with “CCPA Request” in the subject line.
Children’s Privacy (COPPA)
Our Site is not directed toward children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal data from minors. If you believe your child has provided personal data, please contact us immediately.
Data Transfers Outside the EU/UK
Our website is hosted on servers that may be located in the United States or other regions.
We take all reasonable measures to ensure that your data is protected according to applicable data protection laws, including the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) for international transfers.
Security Measures
We use appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, loss, misuse, or disclosure. This includes:
- Secure socket layer (SSL) encryption
- Limited access to personal information by authorized personnel only
- Regular website security audits
However, please note that no internet transmission is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Links to Third-Party Websites
Our Site may contain links to external websites or services that are not controlled by us.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party sites. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit.
Updates to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page, with the updated date at the top.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, requests, or concerns regarding this Privacy Policy or your personal data, please contact us at:
Email: info@ohcuriosity.com
Address: Cork, Ireland
Website: https://ohcuriosity.com
Where your data is sent
Visitor comments may be checked through an automated spam detection service.