Privacy Policy

This Privacy Policy describes how OakThread (oakthread.org) handles information in connection with your use of the site. OakThread is a static informational website. It does not operate user accounts, collect payments, or store personal data on a server.

Information Collected

Contact Form Submissions

The contact form on this site is a client-side simulation only. Data entered into the form is not transmitted to any server and is not stored beyond your browser session. No email is sent and no data is retained.

Cookies and Local Storage

OakThread uses browser localStorage to save your cookie consent preference. This single entry is stored locally in your browser, is not transmitted to any third party, does not identify you personally, and persists until you clear your browser data. No advertising cookies, tracking pixels, or session cookies are set by OakThread.

Server Logs

Your hosting or web server provider may log standard request data including IP address, browser type, referring URL, and pages accessed. This data is governed by the hosting provider's own privacy policy.

Third-Party Content

Images are served from Wikimedia Commons (upload.wikimedia.org) under Creative Commons licences. Your browser connects to Wikimedia's servers when loading these images. Wikimedia's own privacy policy applies. Web fonts are loaded from Google Fonts. Google's privacy policy applies to those font requests.

Analytics

OakThread does not currently use any third-party analytics service. If analytics are added in the future, this policy will be updated before any data collection begins.

Changes to This Policy

This policy may be updated when the site's technical configuration changes. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.

Contact

Questions about this privacy policy can be submitted via the contact form on the homepage.