Privacy Policy for Ochs + Hostens

Last updated: April 17, 2025

1. Introduction
Ochs + Hostens (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates https://ochshostens.com (the “Site”). We’re a content site— no products or services are sold directly here. This policy explains what data we collect, why, and how you can control it.

2. Information We Collect
a. Information You Provide

  • Email address when you subscribe to our newsletter or download free resources.
  • Any other details you voluntarily share (e.g., via contact form).

b. Automatically Collected Data

  • Log data: IP address, browser type, pages visited, entry/exit pages, timestamps.
  • Cookies & similar technologies: to recognize you on return visits, tailor content, and measure Site performance.

3. How We Use Your Information

  • To deliver our newsletter and free downloads you request.
  • To analyze Site usage and improve our content (via Google Analytics).
  • To personalize your experience (e.g., remembering your reading preferences).
  • To send occasional marketing or affiliate offers—only if you’ve opted in.
  • To comply with legal obligations.

4. Affiliate Links & Advertising
We don’t sell anything directly—some links on our Site (e.g., Amazon, Impact, FlexOffers) are “affiliate links.” If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at ​no extra cost to you​. We only recommend products we trust.

5. Third‑Party Services
We use or may use:

  • Google Analytics (for traffic analysis)
  • WordPress’s built‑in mailing system (wp_mail) and Gmail for sending newsletters and transactional messages
  • Amazon Associates, Impact, FlexOffers, etc. (for affiliate management)
  • Pinterest, Facebook, Instagram plugins or other social platforms (for social sharing our content)

These services have their own privacy policies; we encourage you to review them.

6. Cookies & Tracking
You can control or disable cookies in your browser settings, but this may affect Site functionality. You can disable or manage cookies in your browser’s Settings or Preferences.

7. Your Rights
Under GDPR (EU) or CCPA (California), you can:

  • Access the personal data we hold about you, if any.
  • Correct or delete that data.
  • Opt out of “sale” of your data (CCPA) or withdraw consent (GDPR).

To exercise these rights, email us at [email protected].

8. Data Retention
We keep your personal data only as long as needed to fulfill the purposes above or as required by law.

9. Security
We implement reasonable security measures to protect your data, but no method is 100% secure. Please use caution when sharing sensitive information online.

10. Children’s Privacy
Our Site is not intended for anyone under 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.

11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If material changes occur, we’ll post the new “Last updated” date at the top.

12. Contact Us
For questions or to exercise your privacy rights, please contact:
Email: [email protected]