Privacy Policy for Old Hoss BBQ
Last Updated: August 2026
Welcome to Old Hoss BBQ. This Privacy Policy explains how oldhossbbq.com ("we," "us," or "our") collects, uses, discloses, and protects your personal information when you visit our website. We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about our data practices.
Old Hoss BBQ is a personal website dedicated to sharing Central Texas backyard barbecue and kitchen baking recipes, cooking experiences, and family-friendly content from Rhett Hollister. We respect your privacy and handle your information with care.
Information We Collect
Personal Information You Provide
When you interact with oldhossbbq.com, we may collect personal information that you voluntarily provide, including:
Contact Information: Name, email address, and any other details you provide when contacting us through forms or email
Comments and Feedback: Any content you submit in comments, recipe reviews, or feedback forms
Newsletter Subscriptions: Email address if you subscribe to receive updates from Old Hoss BBQ
Correspondence: Information contained in any messages you send to us
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit oldhossbbq.com, we automatically collect certain technical information about your device and browsing activity:
Log Data: IP address, browser type and version, operating system, referring URLs, pages viewed, and timestamps
Device Information: Device type, screen resolution, and general location data (country/region level)
Usage Data: How you navigate our site, which recipes you view, time spent on pages, and interaction patterns
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
Old Hoss BBQ uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience and analyze site traffic. Cookies are small text files stored on your device that help us remember your preferences and understand how you use our website.
We use the following types of cookies:
Essential Cookies: Necessary for basic site functionality and security
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand visitor behavior and improve our content (e.g., Google Analytics)
Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences for future visits
You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit your ability to use some features of oldhossbbq.com.
How We Use Your Information
We use the information collected from Old Hoss BBQ visitors for the following purposes:
Website Operation: To provide, maintain, and improve the functionality of oldhossbbq.com
Communication: To respond to your inquiries, comments, and feedback about our recipes and content
Newsletter Delivery: To send you updates, new recipes, and cooking tips if you've subscribed
Analytics and Improvement: To analyze site usage patterns, understand which content resonates with readers, and improve our recipes and articles
Security: To protect against spam, abuse, and security threats to Old Hoss BBQ
Legal Compliance: To comply with applicable laws and respond to legal requests
We do not sell your personal information to third parties. Old Hoss BBQ is an independent personal website with no brand deals or commercial partnerships that would involve sharing your data for marketing purposes.
Third-Party Services and Sharing
While oldhossbbq.com does not sell your information, we may share limited data with trusted third-party service providers who help us operate our website:
Analytics Providers
We may use services like Google Analytics to understand how visitors use Old Hoss BBQ. These services collect anonymized usage data and are subject to their own privacy policies. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Email Service Providers
If you subscribe to our newsletter, your email address is stored with our email service provider solely for the purpose of sending you updates from oldhossbbq.com. You can unsubscribe at any time using the link in any email we send.
Hosting and Infrastructure
Our website is hosted by third-party service providers who may have access to server logs and technical data necessary to maintain site availability and security.
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law, court order, or governmental regulation, or if we believe disclosure is necessary to protect the rights, property, or safety of Old Hoss BBQ, our users, or others.
Data Retention
We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Privacy Policy or as required by law. Specifically:
Contact Form Submissions: Retained for up to two years unless you request earlier deletion
Newsletter Subscriptions: Retained until you unsubscribe or request deletion
Analytics Data: Typically retained in anonymized form for up to 26 months
Server Logs: Retained for security purposes for up to 90 days
After the retention period expires, we securely delete or anonymize your personal information.
Your Privacy Rights
You have certain rights regarding your personal information collected by oldhossbbq.com:
Access and Portability
You have the right to request access to the personal information we hold about you and receive a copy in a portable format.
Correction
You may request that we correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal information we have about you.
Deletion
You can request that we delete your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions. To request deletion, contact us using the information provided at the end of this policy.
Opt-Out Rights
You have the right to opt out of:
Email Communications: Unsubscribe from our newsletter at any time using the link in any email or by contacting us directly
Cookies: Disable cookies through your browser settings, though this may affect site functionality
Analytics Tracking: Use browser extensions or opt-out tools provided by analytics services
Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. Old Hoss BBQ does not currently respond to DNT browser signals, but you can use the opt-out methods described above.
Children's Privacy
Old Hoss BBQ is a general audience website focused on family-friendly barbecue and baking content. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under the age of 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information, please contact us immediately, and we will delete such information from our systems.
International Data Transfers
Old Hoss BBQ is operated from the United States. If you are accessing oldhossbbq.com from outside the United States, please be aware that your information may be transferred to, stored, and processed in the United States or other countries where our service providers operate. These countries may have data protection laws that differ from those in your country of residence.
By using our website, you consent to the transfer of your information to the United States and other countries as necessary to provide our services.
Security Measures
We take the security of your personal information seriously and implement reasonable technical and organizational measures to protect it from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. These measures include:
Secure server infrastructure with encryption for data transmission
Regular security updates and patches to our website software
Access controls limiting who can view personal information
Secure backup procedures for data recovery
However, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is completely secure. While we strive to protect your personal information, we cannot guarantee absolute security. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of any passwords or account credentials you use to access oldhossbbq.com.
External Links
Old Hoss BBQ may contain links to external websites, resources, or references that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy applies only to oldhossbbq.com. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of third-party websites. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of any external sites you visit.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, legal requirements, or website functionality. When we make material changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy and may notify you through a prominent notice on oldhossbbq.com or via email if you have subscribed to our newsletter.
We encourage you to review this Privacy Policy periodically to stay informed about how Old Hoss BBQ protects your information. Your continued use of our website after any changes indicates your acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Information
If you have questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Privacy Policy or how Old Hoss BBQ handles your personal information, please contact us:
Old Hoss BBQ
Website: oldhossbbq.com
We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 30 days.
Your Consent
By using oldhossbbq.com, you consent to the collection, use, and sharing of your information as described in this Privacy Policy. If you do not agree with this policy, please do not use our website.
Thank you for visiting Old Hoss BBQ. We appreciate your trust and are committed to protecting your privacy while sharing our passion for Central Texas barbecue and home cooking.