Privacy Policy

At daveshotchicken-menu.com, we take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains clearly and honestly what information we collect when you visit our website, how we use it, how we protect it, and what rights you have as a visitor.

This policy is written in plain, straightforward language, no confusing legal jargon, no buried disclaimers. If you have any questions after reading it, you are always welcome to contact us.

1. Who We Are

daveshotchicken-menu.com is an independent informational website that provides menu details, prices, calorie information, spice level guides, allergen data, and location information related to Dave’s Hot Chicken restaurants.

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by Dave’s Hot Chicken LLC or any of its franchise partners. This website is run independently for informational purposes only.

2. What Information We Collect

We collect two types of information: information you choose to give us directly, and basic technical data that is collected automatically when you browse the site.

Information You Provide Voluntarily

We only collect personal information when you choose to share it with us. This happens when you:

  • Fill out our contact form (your name, email address, and message)
  • Send us an email directly

We never ask you to create an account, register, or submit personal information just to browse our website. All menu content, prices, nutrition data, and location information are freely accessible without any sign-up.

Information Collected Automatically

Like almost every website on the internet, our site may automatically collect certain non-personal technical data when you visit. This includes:

  • Your browser type and version
  • The device and operating system you are using
  • The pages you visit on our site and how long you spend on them
  • Your general geographic location (country or region, not your specific address)
  • The website or link that referred you to our site
  • Your IP address (used for security and analytics purposes only)

This data cannot be used to personally identify you. It is used solely to understand how our site is being used so we can improve it.

3. How We Use Your Information

Any information we collect, whether submitted by you or gathered automatically, is used only for the following purposes:

  • To respond to your messages and enquiries submitted through our contact form or by email
  • To improve the accuracy and quality of our content, including acting on corrections or menu updates reported by visitors
  • To monitor and improve website performance, including page load times, navigation, and user experience
  • To protect the security of the website by identifying and preventing spam, abuse, or unauthorised access
  • To comply with legal obligations if required by law

We do not use your information for marketing, advertising, or promotional campaigns. We do not send newsletters or promotional emails. We do not sell, rent, or trade your personal information to any third party under any circumstances.

4. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

Our website may use cookies and similar technologies to help the site function properly and to understand how visitors use it.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are saved to your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or which pages you have viewed.

How We Use Cookies

We may use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential cookies – Required for the website to function correctly. Without these, some parts of the site may not work properly.
  • Analytics cookies – Help us understand how visitors interact with our site, including which pages are most popular and how long people stay. This data is aggregated and anonymous.
  • Performance cookies – Used to improve the speed and reliability of the website.

Third Party Cookies

We may use third-party analytics tools such as Google Analytics, which places its own cookies on your device to track site usage. Google Analytics collects anonymous, aggregated data and does not identify individual visitors.

Managing Cookies

You can control, limit, or disable cookies at any time through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect how certain parts of the site function. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Receive a notification before a cookie is stored

5. Third Party Links

Our website contains links to third-party websites, including the official Dave’s Hot Chicken website, delivery platforms, and other external resources. These links are provided for your convenience and reference only.

Once you leave daveshotchicken-menu.com, this Privacy Policy no longer applies. Third party websites have their own privacy policies and data practices, and we have no control over them. We encourage you to review the privacy policy of any external website you visit before submitting personal information.

6. Advertising

Our website may display third-party advertisements, which may be served by advertising networks such as Google AdSense. These ad networks may use cookies or similar technologies to show you relevant advertisements based on your browsing activity across other websites.

We do not have access to or control over the cookies placed by advertising networks. If you wish to opt out of interest based advertising, you can do so through:

  • Google Ads Settings
  • Your Online Choices (EU)
  • Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out

7. How We Protect Your Information

We take reasonable and appropriate measures to protect any personal information submitted to this website. These include:

  • Keeping the site updated with current security software
  • Using HTTPS encryption to protect data transmitted between your browser and our server
  • Limiting access to submitted contact information to only those who need it to respond to your enquiry

While we apply industry-standard security practices, no method of transmitting or storing data over the internet can be guaranteed to be 100% secure. By choosing to submit information through our contact form or by email, you acknowledge and accept this inherent risk.

8. Your Privacy Rights

Depending on where you are located, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data. These may include:

  • The right to access – You can request a copy of any personal information we hold about you.
  • The right to correction – You can ask us to correct any personal information that is inaccurate or incomplete.
  • The right to deletion – You can request that we delete any personal information you have submitted to us.
  • The right to withdraw consent – If you have consented to any data processing, you can withdraw that consent at any time.
  • The right to object – You can object to certain types of data processing.

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us through our Contact Us page. We will respond to all valid requests within a reasonable timeframe.

California Residents (CCPA): If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act, including the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to request deletion, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For any CCPA related requests, please contact us directly.

European Residents (GDPR): If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The legal basis for processing any personal data you submit is your consent, provided when you choose to contact us. You may withdraw this consent at any time.

9. Data Retention

We retain contact form submissions and emails only for as long as is necessary to respond to your enquiry and for a reasonable period thereafter in case of follow-up. We do not store personal data indefinitely. If you would like your submitted information removed, please contact us and we will action your request promptly.

10. Changes to This Privacy Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website operations, legal requirements, or data practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we handle your information. Your continued use of daveshotchicken-menu.com after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.