Privacy Policy
Effective Date: June 1, 2025
Last Updated: June 1, 2025
Welcome to OpenTabThoughts (https://www.opentabthoughts.com/). Your privacy matters to us. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your information when you visit our website.
Who we are
OpenTabThoughts is a content-focused blog covering topics in tech, entertainment, lifestyle, science, pop culture, and more. Our website address is: https://www.opentabthoughts.com/.
What Information We Collect
We collect the following information:
Personal Information (only when provided voluntarily):
Name and email address (e.g., when leaving comments or subscribing)
Messages or feedback submitted via contact forms
Non-Personal Information:
Browser type, device, operating system
IP address (for spam detection and analytics)
Pages visited, time spent, and referring sites
How We Use Your Information
We may use your information for:
Improving the user experience on our site
Responding to comments or messages
Sending occasional newsletters (if you opt in)
Analyzing traffic and user behavior (via tools like Google Analytics)
We do not sell, rent, or share your data with third parties for marketing purposes.
Cookies
We use cookies to:
Remember user preferences
Enable comment functionality
Track anonymized analytics
You can disable cookies via your browser settings at any time. Note that some features may not work properly if cookies are turned off.
Embedded Content and Third-Party Links
Articles on this site may include embedded content (e.g. YouTube videos, tweets, Instagram posts). Embedded content from other websites behaves the same as if you visited the external site directly and may collect data.
We are not responsible for the privacy practices of other websites linked on OpenTabThoughts.
Data Retention
Comments: If you leave a comment, the comment and its metadata are retained indefinitely.
Subscriber Info: If you opt in to receive updates, your email is stored securely until you unsubscribe.
Your Data Rights
You can request to:
Receive a copy of your data stored on our site
Have your personal data erased
To make such requests, contact us at: info@opentabthoughts.com
We will respond within 14 business days.
Children’s Privacy
Our content is not intended for individuals under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
Security
We take appropriate measures to protect your information. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy occasionally. Any major changes will be reflected with a new “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact Us
Have questions or concerns about your data?
Email us at: info@opentabthoughts.com