PoisonOakandIvy.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates this informational website about poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac, plant identification, and related outdoor health topics. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and the choices you have. By using the site, you agree to the practices described here.
What this policy covers
This policy applies to visitors of PoisonOakandIvy.com and any pages, forms, or content we publish under that domain. It covers information collected through browsing, contact or inquiry forms, cookies and similar technologies, and third-party tools that may run on the site (such as analytics or advertising). It does not cover websites we link to that are owned by other companies.
Information we may collect
We may collect limited information in the following categories:
- Technical data: IP address, browser type, device type, referring URL, pages viewed, and approximate location derived from IP. This helps us diagnose server issues, understand traffic patterns, and improve site performance.
- Contact information: If you submit a contact or inquiry form, we may collect your name, email address, phone number, and the message you send. We use this only to respond to your request.
- Order or product-related data: If you place an order through a form or linked merchant for products mentioned on the site (for example Tecnu or related outdoor remedies), payment details are typically processed by a secure third-party payment provider. We do not store full credit card numbers on our servers when a secure processor is used.
- Cookies and similar technologies: Cookies may be used to remember preferences, measure traffic, and support advertising features. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How we use information
We use collected information to operate and improve the website, respond to messages, fulfill product-related requests when applicable, measure which articles are useful to readers, prevent fraud or abuse, and comply with legal obligations. We do not sell personal information as a standalone product. We may share information with service providers who help us host the site, send email, process payments, or analyze traffic, and only as needed for those services.
Analytics, advertising, and third parties
This site may use analytics tools (for example Google Analytics or similar) to understand aggregate visitor behavior. It may also display advertising or affiliate links related to outdoor safety, skin-care, or plant-related products. Advertising networks and affiliate partners may set their own cookies and collect data according to their own privacy policies. We encourage you to review those policies. Medical or plant-identification content on this site is educational and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Google AdSense, advertising cookies, and third-party vendors
PoisonOakandIvy.com may use Google AdSense and other third-party advertising partners to display ads. Third-party vendors, including Google, use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to serve ads based on a user’s prior visits to this website or other websites. These technologies may collect information such as IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and pages viewed.
Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to this site and/or other sites on the Internet. You may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings. You can also visit www.aboutads.info to opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising.
For more information about how Google uses data when you use our partners’ sites or apps, see How Google uses information from sites or apps that use our services.
We do not knowingly use AdSense or other ad products to target personalized ads based on sensitive categories prohibited by Google’s Publisher Policies. Advertising partners may set their own cookies subject to their own privacy policies.
Affiliate relationships
Some product mentions or links may be affiliate links. If you purchase through those links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Affiliate partners may receive limited referral data (such as that a click came from our site). See our Affiliate Disclosure for more detail.
Data retention and security
We retain contact messages and technical logs only as long as reasonably needed for the purposes above, then delete or anonymize them when practical. We use reasonable administrative and technical measures to protect information under our control. No method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure, so we cannot guarantee absolute security.
Your rights and choices
Depending on where you live, you may have rights to access, correct, delete, or restrict use of your personal information, or to opt out of certain processing or sale/sharing of data for advertising. You can usually disable cookies in your browser. To request access or deletion of information you submitted through our forms, contact us using the details below. We will respond within a reasonable time consistent with applicable law.
Children
This site is intended for a general adult audience interested in outdoor plant safety. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe a child has submitted information to us, please contact us so we can delete it.
Links to other sites
Our articles may link to government health resources (such as CDC or USDA), dermatology organizations, or product manufacturers. Those sites have their own privacy practices. We are not responsible for the content or privacy policies of third-party sites.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The “Last updated” date at the bottom of this page will change when we do. Continued use of the site after changes means you accept the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about privacy on PoisonOakandIvy.com can be sent via our Contact page. For historical order-related inquiries associated with Uneet Co. Inc. product fulfillment, legacy contact channels listed on older site pages may also apply.
Last updated: July 9, 2026