Information We Collect
When you visit Bird Encyclopedia, your browser may automatically send information known as log data. This may include your IP address, browser type, browser version, device type, referring pages, pages visited, time spent on pages and other basic diagnostic statistics.
If you use our contact form, we collect the name, email address, subject and message that you choose to submit. In this local static version, form submissions are saved in your browser's local storage for testing and recordkeeping on your own device.
Cookies and Similar Technologies
We may use cookies or similar browser technologies to remember visitor preferences, understand which pages are visited, improve site performance and support advertising. Your browser may allow you to block, delete or limit cookies.
Google AdSense, Google Ad Manager and DoubleClick Cookies
Google is a third-party advertising vendor that may serve ads on this Site. Google may use cookies, including DoubleClick cookies, to serve ads based on visits to this Site and other sites on the internet. Google's use of advertising cookies enables Google and its partners to serve personalized or non-personalized ads to users.
You may opt out of personalized advertising through Google Ads Settings.
Third-Party Advertising Partners and Links
Some advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons and similar technologies in advertisements and links shown on Bird Encyclopedia. These technologies may automatically receive your IP address when ads are displayed or clicked.
Our advertising partners may include Google AdSense / Google Ad Manager. We do not control third-party ads, websites, privacy policies, products or services and are not responsible for their practices.
How to Opt Out of Personalized Advertising
- Google Ads Settings: https://adssettings.google.com/
- Network Advertising Initiative: NAI Opt-Out Page
- Digital Advertising Alliance: AboutAds.info
- European users may also visit Your Online Choices.
European Union and United Kingdom Residents (GDPR)
If you are located in the EEA or the United Kingdom, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, restrict or object to processing of personal data, request data portability and withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
Our legal bases may include consent, legitimate interest in operating and improving a free educational website, and compliance with legal obligations. We retain contact messages only as long as reasonably needed to respond and maintain records.
California and US State Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA and Similar Laws)
Residents of California and certain other US states may have rights to know, access, correct or delete personal information and to opt out of certain sharing for cross-context behavioral advertising.
Use of third-party advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under some state laws. You can limit this through your browser settings, global privacy controls where supported, and the opt-out links above.
Children's Privacy
Bird Encyclopedia is not directed to children under 13, or under 16 in the EEA. We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from children. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us so we can remove it.
Policy Updates and Contact
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated date.
Questions or privacy requests can be sent to hello@bird-encyclopedia.com or through our Contact page.