Privacy Policy

Welcome to BestChickenMenu.com (“we,” “us,” or “our”). We value your privacy and are committed to being transparent about how we handle your information. This Privacy Policy explains what data we collect, how we use it, and your choices. By using the site, you agree to these practices.

Important Note: Independent Informational Site

BestChickenMenu.com is an independent resource providing menu details, estimated prices, and info on Dave’s Hot Chicken and similar hot chicken chains. We are not affiliated, endorsed, sponsored, or connected in any way with Dave’s Hot Chicken or any other brands. All trademarks, logos, and names are property of their owners and used here for reference only. This site is for informational purposes only.

1. What This Policy Covers

This applies to data collected directly on BestChickenMenu.com, including contact forms and automatic logs. It does not cover third-party sites we link to (e.g., official restaurant sites, apps, or ad networks) – check their policies.

2. Information We Collect

A. You Provide Directly

  • When you contact us (e.g., via email or form): Name, email address, and message details (for feedback, corrections, or suggestions).

We do not collect payment info, create user accounts, or handle orders/reservations.

B. Collected Automatically

  • Device & log data: IP address, browser type, device info, OS, pages visited, time stamps, approximate location (from IP).
  • Cookies & technologies: Used for site functionality, analytics, and ads (details in Section 4).

C. From Third Parties

  • Analytics/ad partners (e.g., Google): Usage patterns, interests (pseudonymous), for improving content and serving ads.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use it to:

  • Run, maintain, and improve the site (content updates, bug fixes).
  • Respond to your messages or update requests.
  • Analyze traffic (e.g., popular pages) to make the site better.
  • Serve ads (via Google AdSense or similar) to cover hosting and maintenance costs.
  • Ensure security and comply with laws.

We do not use your info for restaurant services, orders, or marketing unrelated to the site.

4. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We use cookies for:

  • Essential functions (security, navigation).
  • Performance & preferences (faster loading).
  • Analytics (anonymous usage stats).
  • Advertising (personalized or non-personalized ads via partners).

You can manage cookies in your browser (block, delete, or get alerts). Blocking may limit some features.

For Google-related: See Google Privacy Policy and Ads Settings.

5. Advertising

We may display ads (e.g., Google AdSense) to keep the site free. Ad partners use cookies/identifiers to show relevant ads, cap frequency, and measure performance. You can opt out of personalized ads via Google settings or browser tools.

6. Opt-Out Choices for Interest-Based Ads

Opt-outs are browser/device specific – repeat as needed.

7. Sharing Your Information

We share limited data only with:

  • Service providers (hosting, analytics, ads) who help run the site.
  • Legal requirements (court orders, protection of rights).
  • Business changes (if site is sold/transferred).

We do not sell your direct contact info. Ad tech may involve “sharing” under some laws (e.g., CCPA) – opt-outs available above.

8. Data Security & Retention

We use reasonable measures to protect data, but no system is 100% secure. We keep info only as long as needed (e.g., to respond to you or for analytics/legal reasons).

9. Your Privacy Rights

California Residents (CCPA/CPRA): Rights to know, access, delete, correct, opt out of sale/sharing, and non-discrimination. Contact us to exercise.

EEA/UK/Switzerland (GDPR): Rights to access, rectify, erase, restrict, portability, object, withdraw consent. Legal bases: consent (ads), legitimate interests (site ops), legal obligations.

To exercise rights or file complaints, use our Contact Us page. We may verify identity.

10. Children’s Privacy

The site is not for children under 13 (or local age). We do not knowingly collect kids’ data.

11. International Transfers

Data may be processed outside your country with safeguards (e.g., contracts).

12. External Links

Links to other sites are for convenience – we’re not responsible for their privacy.

13. Changes to This Policy

We may update this – check the “Last updated” date. Material changes posted here.

14. Contact Us

Questions about privacy? Reach us via our Contact Us page or email: info@bestchickenmenu.com.

Quick Summary

  • Independent site – not Dave’s Hot Chicken.
  • Minimal data: logs, cookies, contact messages.
  • Used for site improvement + ads (AdSense).
  • Opt out of personalized ads via links above.
  • Rights under CCPA/GDPR – contact us.
  • We don’t sell your info.

Thanks for trusting BestChickenMenu.com – we’re here to help with the best chicken info!