Privacy Policy
1. Who We Are
Our World of BBQ (“we,” “us,” or “our”) operates the website ourworldofbbq.com and related applications. We are committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy.
If you have questions or concerns about this policy, or our practices with regards to your personal information, please contact us at privacy@ourworldofbbq.com.
2. Information We Collect
We collect information you voluntarily provide to us when you:
- Sign up for our newsletter or mailing list
- Register for events or programs
- Contact us directly
Personal information collected includes: your email address, the date and time you subscribed, and the source page where you signed up. We also record your IP address at the time of consent for compliance purposes.
We also automatically collect certain technical information when you visit our site, including browser type, operating system, referring URLs, and pages visited. This information is collected via standard web analytics.
3. How We Use Your Information
We use the information we collect to:
- Send newsletters, product updates, and promotional content you have consented to receive
- Notify you about new apps, events, and community announcements
- Improve our website and services
- Comply with legal obligations
- Respond to your inquiries and support requests
We will only use your personal information for the purposes described in this policy, or where we have a legitimate interest that is not overridden by your rights.
4. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)
If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), our legal basis for collecting and using your personal information depends on the data concerned:
- Consent: Where you have given us explicit consent to process your data (e.g., signing up for our newsletter).
- Legitimate Interests: Where processing is necessary for our legitimate interests, such as improving our services, provided those interests are not overridden by your rights.
- Legal Obligation: Where processing is necessary to comply with a legal obligation.
5. Email Marketing (CAN-SPAM & GDPR)
If you opt in to our mailing list, you agree to receive periodic emails from us. Every marketing email we send will include:
- A clear identification of the sender
- A physical mailing address or P.O. Box
- A clear and easy way to unsubscribe at any time
You may unsubscribe at any time by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link in any email, or by emailing us at privacy@ourworldofbbq.com. We will process your request within 10 business days.
6. Data Retention
We retain your personal information only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, or as required by law. If you unsubscribe from our mailing list, we will retain a record of your email address and unsubscribe request to prevent inadvertently re-adding you.
You may request deletion of your data at any time by contacting privacy@ourworldofbbq.com.
7. Sharing Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information with trusted service providers who assist us in operating our website and conducting our business, provided those parties agree to keep this information confidential.
These service providers may include:
- Email delivery services (e.g., Resend)
- Web analytics providers
- Cloud hosting providers
8. Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to:
- Access: Request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Correction: Request correction of inaccurate data.
- Erasure: Request deletion of your personal data (“right to be forgotten”).
- Portability: Request transfer of your data to another service.
- Objection: Object to our processing of your personal data.
- Opt-Out: California residents may opt out of the sale of personal data under CCPA (we do not sell data).
To exercise any of these rights, contact us at privacy@ourworldofbbq.com.
9. Cookies & Tracking
Our website uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience. You may disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features of the site may not function correctly without them.
We use analytics tools that may collect anonymized usage data to help us understand how visitors use our site.
10. Children's Privacy
Our website is not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately so we can take steps to remove it.
11. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the new policy on this page with an updated effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact:
Our World of BBQprivacy@ourworldofbbq.com