Privacy Policy – CookoutMenus.us

Welcome to CookoutMenus.us (“Website,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting the information you share while using our Website. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and safeguard your data.

By accessing or using CookoutMenus.us, you agree to the terms described in this Privacy Policy.

Website Purpose & Disclaimer

CookoutMenus.us is an independent informational website created for educational and reference purposes. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Cook Out® or any related brand entities. All trademarks and brand names belong to their respective owners.

Information We Collect

A. Personal Information

We only collect personal information when you voluntarily provide it, such as when you:

  • Contact us through a contact form
  • Send us an email
  • Leave a comment or feedback

This information may include your name and email address. You may browse our Website anonymously without providing personal details.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-identifiable information, including:

  • IP address
  • Browser type
  • Device type
  • Pages viewed
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring website

This data is gathered through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs to help us understand user behavior and improve our Website.

How We Use Your Information

Personal Information

Any personal information you provide may be used to:

  • Respond to inquiries
  • Provide support
  • Improve communication
  • Maintain records

We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to third parties.

Non-Personal Information

We use non-personal data to:

  • Analyze website traffic
  • Improve content and layout
  • Enhance user experience
  • Optimize performance
  • Deliver relevant advertisements (where applicable)

Cookies & Tracking Technologies

CookoutMenus.us uses cookies to enhance user experience and analyze traffic.

Cookies are small data files stored on your device. You can disable cookies anytime through your browser settings.

WordPress Cookies

If you leave a comment, you may choose to save your name and email in cookies for convenience. These may last up to one year.

If you log in (if applicable), temporary cookies may be used to check browser compatibility. Login-related cookies may remain for a limited time depending on your settings.

Editing or publishing content may also create temporary cookies that expire automatically.

Google AdSense & Third-Party Advertising

We use Google AdSense and other advertising partners to display ads on our Website.

Google may use cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve personalized advertisements based on your visits to this and other websites.

You can manage or opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
👉 https://adssettings.google.com

You may also opt out of some third-party vendors’ cookies by visiting:
👉 https://www.aboutads.info

These third-party ad networks may collect non-personal information to deliver relevant ads.

Embedded Content

Our Website may include embedded content such as YouTube videos, images, or social media posts. Embedded content behaves as if you visited the external website directly.

These third-party websites may collect data, use cookies, and monitor your interaction according to their own privacy policies.

Data Retention

We retain information as follows:

  • Comments and related metadata may be stored indefinitely for moderation purposes.
  • Email communications may be retained for support and record-keeping.

We only retain data as long as necessary for operational, legal, or security purposes.

Your Privacy Rights

Depending on your location, you may have the right to:

  • Request access to your personal data
  • Request correction of inaccurate data
  • Request deletion of personal data
  • Withdraw consent (where applicable)

To exercise any of these rights, contact us using the information below.

Data Security

We implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect your information. However, no online transmission or storage system can be guaranteed 100% secure.

Children’s Privacy

CookoutMenus.us does not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you believe a child has provided personal data, please contact us and we will promptly remove it.

Updates to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Any changes will be reflected on this page along with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website after changes indicates acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us at:

📧 usacookoutmenus@gmail.com
🌐 https://cookoutmenus.us/