Privacy Policy

Welcome to the cookout-menu Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, protect, and handle your information when you visit our website. By accessing or using thecookout-menu.com, you agree to the terms outlined in this Privacy Policy.

Please read this policy carefully to understand our practices regarding your personal information and how we treat it.

Information We Collect

We collect limited information to provide you with a better browsing experience and to improve our website’s functionality. The information we collect falls into two categories: personal information and non-personal information.

Personal Information

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it to us through:

  • Contact Forms: When you submit questions, feedback, or inquiries
  • Email Communication: When you contact us directly via email
  • User Comments: If you leave comments or reviews on our website

Personal information may include:

  • Your name
  • Email address
  • Any other details you choose to include in your message or comment

We do NOT collect sensitive personal information such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, or financial details. We do not require user registration or account creation to access our website.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information when you visit thecookout-menu.com to help us understand how visitors use our site:

Browser and Device Information:

  • Browser type and version
  • Operating system
  • Device type (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Screen resolution

Usage Data:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • Referring website or source
  • Date and time of visit
  • Click patterns and navigation paths
  • Search terms used to find our website

IP Address and Location:

  • IP address (used for analytics and security purposes)
  • Approximate geographic location (country, state, city)

This information is collected automatically through cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies.

How We Use Your Information

We use the information we collect for the following purposes:

To Improve User Experience

  • Personalize content based on browsing behavior
  • Remember your preferences for future visits
  • Optimize website layout and navigation

To Enhance Website Performance

  • Analyze traffic patterns and popular content
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Monitor website speed and functionality

To Communicate with You

  • Respond to your inquiries and feedback
  • Send updates or notifications if you request them
  • Address complaints or concerns

To Ensure Website Security

  • Detect and prevent fraudulent activity
  • Protect against spam and abuse
  • Monitor for security threats

To Conduct Analytics

  • Understand visitor demographics and interests
  • Measure content effectiveness
  • Make data-driven improvements to our website

We do NOT sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies

thecookout-menu.com uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience and gather analytics data.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core features like page navigation and access to secure areas.

Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting anonymous usage statistics through services like Google Analytics.

Advertising Cookies: These cookies are used by third-party advertising networks (such as Google AdSense) to display relevant ads based on your browsing history.

Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your settings and preferences to provide a more personalized experience on future visits.

Managing Cookies

You have control over cookies and can manage them through your browser settings:

To disable cookies:

  • Access your browser’s settings or preferences menu
  • Locate the privacy or security section
  • Adjust cookie settings to block or delete cookies

Note: Disabling cookies may affect website functionality and limit certain features.

Browser-Specific Cookie Management:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, Search, and Services > Cookies

Third-Party Services and Links

Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to external websites for your convenience and reference. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their content, privacy practices, or policies.

When you click on external links, you leave thecookout-menu.com and are subject to the privacy policies and terms of those websites. We encourage you to review their policies before providing any personal information.

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to collect and analyze anonymous usage data. Google Analytics uses cookies to track visitor behavior, traffic sources, and website performance.

Information collected by Google Analytics includes:

  • Pages viewed and time spent on site
  • Bounce rates and session duration
  • Geographic location (city, state, country)
  • Device and browser information
  • Traffic sources and referral websites

Google Analytics does NOT collect personally identifiable information such as names or email addresses.

Opt-Out of Google Analytics: You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-On.

Learn more: Google Analytics Privacy Policy

Google AdSense and Advertising

We may display advertisements through Google AdSense or other third-party advertising networks. These networks use cookies and tracking technologies to serve relevant ads based on your browsing activity across websites.

How Advertising Works:

  • Third-party vendors use cookies to track your interests
  • Ads are personalized based on previous visits to our site and other websites
  • Ad networks may collect non-personal information about your browsing behavior

Note: Opting out of personalized ads does not mean you will see fewer ads; you will simply see less relevant advertisements.

Data Security and Protection

We take reasonable measures to protect your information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security Measures Include:

  • Secure server hosting with encryption
  • Regular security updates and monitoring
  • Limited access to personal information
  • Secure data transmission protocols (HTTPS)

Important Notice: While we implement industry-standard security practices, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security of your information. You provide information at your own risk.

Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law.

Retention Periods:

  • Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to 2 years or until resolved
  • Email Communications: Retained as long as necessary to address your inquiry
  • Analytics Data: Aggregated and anonymized data may be retained indefinitely

You may request deletion of your personal information by contacting us at cookedoutmenu@gmail.com.

Children’s Privacy

thecookout-menu.com is intended for general audiences and is not directed at children under the age of 13.

We do NOT knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age. If you believe we have unintentionally collected information from a child under 13, please contact us immediately at cookedoutmenu@gmail.com, and we will promptly delete the information.

Parental Consent: If you are under 18 years of age, you must have parental or guardian consent before providing any personal information to our website.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information:

Right to Access: You may request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Right to Correction: You may request correction of inaccurate or incomplete personal information.

Right to Deletion: You may request deletion of your personal information, subject to legal obligations.

Right to Opt-Out: You may opt out of receiving marketing communications or data collection through cookies.

Right to Data Portability: You may request your personal information in a structured, commonly used format.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at cookedoutmenu@gmail.com. We will respond to your request within a reasonable timeframe.

California Privacy Rights (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA):

  • Right to know what personal information is collected
  • Right to know whether personal information is sold or disclosed
  • Right to opt-out of the sale of personal information
  • Right to non-discrimination for exercising your rights

We do NOT sell personal information to third parties.

For CCPA-related requests, contact us at cookedoutmenu@gmail.com with “California Privacy Request” in the subject line.

European Privacy Rights (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

  • Right to access, rectify, or erase your personal data
  • Right to restrict or object to data processing
  • Right to data portability
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority

For GDPR-related requests, contact us at cookedoutmenu@gmail.com.

International Data Transfers

thecookout-menu.com is operated from the United States. If you access our website from outside the United States, your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States, where data protection laws may differ from those in your country.

By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers offer “Do Not Track” (DNT) signals that request websites not to track your browsing activity. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals.

thecookout-menu.com does not respond to DNT signals at this time. However, you can manage cookies and tracking through your browser settings as described above.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We reserve the right to update or modify this Privacy Policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website features.

How We Notify You:

  • Updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date
  • Significant changes may be announced through website notifications
  • Continued use of the website after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy

Your Responsibility: We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how we protect your information.

Your Consent

By using thecookout-menu.com, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Privacy Policy and consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your information as described herein.

If you do not agree with this Privacy Policy, please discontinue use of our website immediately.

Thank you for trusting thecookout-menu.com. Your privacy matters to us.