Privacy Policy

ast updated: (28/12/2025)

At thecookoutsmenu.us (“Website,” “we,” “us,” or “our”), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting any information you share while using our Website. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, and safeguard information in connection with your use of the Website.

By accessing or using the Website, you agree to the terms of this Privacy Policy.

Website Purpose & Independence

thecookoutsmenu.us is an independent informational website created for educational and reference purposes only. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Cook Out or any related brand entities.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

We may collect personal information such as your name, email address, or other details only when you voluntarily provide them, for example through:

  • Contact forms
  • Email communication
  • Comments or feedback submissions

Providing personal information is optional, and users may browse the Website anonymously.

Non-Personal Information

We automatically collect certain non-personal information, including:

  • Browser type
  • Device information
  • IP address
  • Pages visited
  • Time spent on pages

This information is collected through cookies, analytics tools, and server logs to help us understand website usage and improve performance.

How We Use Your Information

Personal Information

Any personal information you provide is used only to:

  • Respond to your inquiries
  • Provide customer support
  • Improve communication with our users

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

Non-Personal Information

Non-personal data is used for:

  • Website analytics
  • Improving content and user experience
  • Optimizing site performance and functionality

This data may also be used to personalize content or advertising where applicable.

Cookies

thecookoutsmenu.us uses cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience.

  • Cookies are small files stored on your device for record-keeping purposes.
  • You can disable cookies through your browser settings if you prefer.

WordPress-Related Cookies

If you leave a comment on our site, you may opt to save your name, email, and website in cookies for convenience. These cookies last for one year.

If you visit our login page, a temporary cookie is set to check if your browser accepts cookies. This cookie contains no personal data and is deleted when you close your browser.

When you log in, cookies are used to save login details and display preferences. Login cookies last for two days, and screen preference cookies last for one year. Selecting “Remember Me” keeps you logged in for two weeks.

If you edit or publish an article, a cookie is stored indicating the post ID. This expires after one day and contains no personal data.

Advertising Partners & Third-Party Ads

We use third-party advertising companies, including Google, to serve ads when you visit thecookoutsmenu.us. These companies may use cookies, web beacons, or similar technologies to display advertisements that are relevant to users.

Google Advertising

Google uses cookies, including the DoubleClick cookie, to serve ads to users based on their visits to this and other websites.

Users may opt out of personalized advertising by visiting:
https://adssettings.google.com

Alternatively, users can opt out of some third-party vendors’ use of cookies for personalized advertising by visiting:
https://www.aboutads.info

Embedded Content from Other Websites

Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves the same as if you visited the originating website directly. These third-party websites may collect data about you, use cookies, embed additional tracking, and monitor your interaction with the embedded content, especially if you are logged into their platform.

Data Retention

If you leave comments or submit information:

  • Comments and metadata may be retained indefinitely to streamline moderation
  • Email communications may be retained for support or record-keeping purposes

Your Rights Over Your Data

If you have an account on our site or have left comments, you may:

  • Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you
  • Request correction or deletion of your personal data

This does not include data we are required to keep for administrative, legal, or security purposes.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at thecooksoutmenu@gmail.com.

Data Security

We take reasonable measures to protect your personal information, including secure servers and standard security practices. However, no method of data transmission or storage over the internet is 100% secure, and we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Continued use of the Website constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us

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

📧 thecooksoutmenu@gmail.com