Last updated: April 2026
This Privacy Policy describes how Oak Cliff Design, a publication of VentureSke LLC (“we,” “us,” or “our”), collects, uses, and protects information when you visit oakcliffdesign.com (the “Site”). We are committed to transparency about our data practices and to collecting only the minimum information necessary to operate the Site.
1. Information We Collect
Oak Cliff Design does not require user accounts, does not sell products directly, and does not host user-generated content. The information we collect is limited to the following categories:
Analytics Data
We use privacy-respecting analytics to understand how visitors interact with the Site. This data may include pages viewed, time spent on pages, referral sources, general geographic region, device type, and browser type. Our analytics do not collect personally identifiable information such as your name, email address, or IP address in its full form.
Newsletter Subscription
If you subscribe to our newsletter, Dispatches from the Shelf, we collect your email address. This is the only piece of personal information we ask you to provide. We use your email address solely to deliver newsletter content. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every email.
Server Logs
Like most websites, our hosting provider automatically records basic server log information when you visit the Site. This may include your IP address, browser type, referring page, and the date and time of your visit. This data is used for security monitoring and performance optimization and is not linked to any personally identifiable profile.
2. How We Use Your Information
We use the limited information we collect for the following purposes:
- To understand readership patterns and improve the quality and relevance of our editorial content.
- To deliver newsletter emails to subscribers who have opted in.
- To maintain the security and performance of the Site.
- To comply with legal obligations, if applicable.
We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties. We do not use your information for targeted advertising.
3. Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to remember preferences or track activity. The Site uses cookies in the following ways:
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of the Site, such as maintaining your session and loading pages correctly.
Analytics Cookies
Our analytics tools may set cookies to distinguish unique visitors and track session activity. These cookies do not contain personally identifiable information.
Affiliate Cookies
When you click an affiliate link on the Site, the destination retailer or affiliate network may set cookies on your device to track the referral and attribute any resulting purchase. These cookies are set by third parties, not by Oak Cliff Design. The affiliate networks whose cookies may be placed include:
- Amazon Associates (amazon.com): Tracks referrals for purchases made within Amazon’s attribution window.
- Awin (awin.com): Sets tracking cookies for merchants within the Awin network.
- CJ Affiliate (cj.com): Sets tracking cookies for merchants within the CJ network.
- FlexOffers (flexoffers.com): Sets tracking cookies for participating merchants.
Each affiliate network has its own cookie duration and privacy policy. We encourage you to review their respective policies for details.
You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Site and the ability of affiliate networks to properly attribute referrals.
4. Third-Party Services
The Site relies on a limited number of third-party services to operate. These services may have access to certain data as described below:
- Hosting provider: Our web host processes server requests and maintains server logs as part of normal operations.
- Analytics provider: Collects anonymized usage data as described in Section 1.
- Email service provider: Processes and delivers newsletter emails to subscribers. Your email address is shared with this provider solely for the purpose of email delivery.
- Affiliate networks: Amazon Associates, Awin, CJ Affiliate, and FlexOffers process click and conversion data when you interact with affiliate links.
We select service providers that demonstrate responsible data handling practices. However, we are not responsible for the privacy practices of third-party services. We encourage you to review their privacy policies independently.
5. Data Retention
We retain data only as long as it serves a legitimate purpose:
- Analytics data is retained in aggregate form and does not contain personally identifiable information.
- Newsletter email addresses are retained until you unsubscribe. Upon unsubscription, your email address is removed from our active mailing list. It may persist in backups for a limited period before being permanently deleted.
- Server logs are retained by our hosting provider according to their data retention policies, typically for a period not exceeding 90 days.
6. Children’s Privacy
Oak Cliff Design is not directed at children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe that your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us at support@ventureske.io, and we will take steps to delete that information.
7. Your Privacy Rights
All Visitors
You may contact us at any time to request information about the data we hold related to you, to request deletion of your newsletter subscription, or to ask questions about our privacy practices.
California Residents
Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, to request deletion of personal information, and to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information. Oak Cliff Design does not sell or share personal information as defined by the CCPA/CPRA. To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address below.
European Economic Area and United Kingdom Residents
If you are located in the EEA or UK, you may have additional rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing of, or port your personal data. Our legal basis for processing your data is legitimate interest (analytics, site operation) and consent (newsletter subscription). To exercise your rights, contact us at the email address below.
8. Do Not Track
Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” (DNT) setting. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. Because we use privacy-respecting analytics that do not track individuals across sites, our practices are consistent with the intent of DNT regardless of the signal received.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make changes, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this page periodically. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.
10. Contact
If you have questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:
Oak Cliff Design, a publication of VentureSke LLC
Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX
support@ventureske.io
Oak Cliff Design is a publication of VentureSke LLC, based in Oak Cliff, Dallas, TX.