Terms of Use and Privacy Policy

Our terms of use are simple but important.

Your use of this website is governed by some basic terms of use, and our use of your privacy policy happens within some guidelines that are documented here.

If you do not agree to the terms below, you can not subscribe or consume content from this website.

Terms of Use

Welcome to Tall Cockatoo Club! By reading, subscribing, or using any paid features, you agree to these terms.

Purpose

This is a personal blog for sharing writing and ideas. Content is for general information only.

Accounts and Subscriptions

  • You may create a free or paid account to access posts or newsletters.
  • Paid subscriptions are optional and can be cancelled anytime.
  • Payments are handled by third-party processors such as Stripe.

Content

  • All writing and media on this site belong to Tall Cockatoo Club, unless stated otherwise.
  • You’re welcome to share links, but please don’t copy or republish entire articles without permission.

Email Communication

If you subscribe, you’ll receive emails about new posts or updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Disclaimer

All opinions are our own. We do our best to provide accurate information, but we make no guarantees.

Changes

We may update these terms or the privacy policy from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this site.


Privacy Policy


This website (“Tall Cockatoo Club” or “the Site”) is a personal blog run by Ross Poulton.

I respect your privacy and keep things simple.

What I Collect

  • Email address – if you subscribe to posts or the newsletter.
  • Payment details – if you choose to pay for a subscription. Payments are processed securely by Stripe, and I never see your full card information.
  • Basic analytics – to understand how many people visit and which posts are most popular.

How I Use Your Information

  • To send you new posts or newsletters (if you’ve signed up).
  • To manage your account and subscriptions.
  • To improve the site and understand what readers enjoy.

Sharing

I don’t sell or share your personal information with anyone except as necessary for the website to function. I use the following 3rd party providers:

  • Stripe - Payment processing and subscriptions
  • Mailgun - Email sending and delivery (including account management emails and newsletters)
  • Cloudflare - Website hosting, domain registration, and security
  • Ghost - Blogging platform and some social features
  • Fastmail - If you email me directly (i.e. not an automated email)

Cookies

The site may use cookies for login sessions, subscriptions, or simple analytics.

Your Choices

You can:

  • Unsubscribe from emails at any time via the link in each email.
  • Delete your account or request data removal using the links in the account portal, or by emailing [email protected].

Other Questions

If you have questions or other concerns about your personal data or our terms of service, please email [email protected].


Last updated: October 22nd 2025