Privacy policy
This policy explains what data this website collects and how it is used. It covers the site itself and, where applicable, advertising served through Google.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
The short version
Birdyard is a static website. We do not ask you to create an account, and we do not run a newsletter or collect names and email addresses through the site. The main data involved is standard server-log information and, when advertising is enabled, cookies used by Google and its partners.
Information we collect
Our hosting provider may record standard technical information when you visit, such as your IP address, browser type, the page requested and the time of the request. This is used to serve the site, keep it secure and understand aggregate traffic. We do not use it to identify individual visitors.
If you email us, we receive your email address and whatever you choose to include in the message. We use it only to reply and, where relevant, to make a correction.
Cookies
The site itself does not set advertising or tracking cookies. Your browser may store a small amount of local data for basic functionality, and fonts or other resources may be requested from third-party servers.
Advertising and Google
If advertising is displayed on this site, it may be served by Google. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies to serve ads based on a user's prior visits to this and other websites.
- Google's use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads to you based on your visits to this site and other sites on the internet.
- You may opt out of personalised advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
- You can also opt out of some third-party vendors' use of cookies for personalised advertising at aboutads.info.
- For more information about how Google uses data when you use partner sites, see How Google uses data from sites or apps that use our services.
Advertising partners may use cookies, web beacons or IP addresses to collect information as a result of ad serving on this website. We do not control those third-party cookies; their use is governed by the relevant provider's privacy policy.
Your choices
You can block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Blocking advertising cookies does not stop ads from appearing, but it may make them less relevant. You can also use the opt-out links above. Depending on where you live, you may have additional rights to access, correct or delete personal data; contact us and we will help where we can.
Children
This site is not directed at children under 13, and we do not knowingly collect personal information from them.
Data retention and security
Server logs are retained by our hosting provider for a limited period for security and operational purposes. Email correspondence is kept only as long as needed to deal with the enquiry.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy if the site changes — for example, if advertising or analytics is added. The "last updated" date at the top will change when we do.
Contact
Questions about privacy can be sent to [email protected] or through the contact page.