Privacy Policy
Last updated: October 2026
Information We Collect
When you use BarBQGuide.com, we may collect your search queries, approximate or precise location (only when you tap the locate button and grant permission), and basic device information. If you make a purchase in our store, checkout and payment details are handled securely by our store platform — we never see or store your card numbers.
How We Use Location
Your GPS location is used only to find barbecue, Cajun, Creole, and Caribbean restaurants near you and to power turn-by-turn directions. Location is requested on your device and used for the search you initiate; we do not track your movements in the background or sell location data.
Cookies & Analytics
We use cookies and similar technologies to remember your preferences (like your shopping cart) and to understand how the app is used so we can improve it. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though some features may not work as expected.
Third-Party Services
We rely on trusted providers to run the app: mapping and restaurant data, store checkout, and affiliate partner sites. When you follow a partner link, that partner's own privacy policy applies. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases made through affiliate links.
Data Sharing
We do not sell your personal information. We share data only with the service providers needed to operate the app, and only to the extent required for them to provide their services.
Your Choices
You can decline location permission and still search by city, state, or ZIP. You may contact us at any time to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal information.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The latest version will always be posted on this page, and continued use of the app after changes means you accept the updated policy.