Overview
SpicyBuffalo.com ("we," "us," or "our") operates the website at spicybuffalo.com. This Privacy Policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your rights regarding that information. By using this site, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Data
When you visit SpicyBuffalo.com, our hosting provider and analytics tools automatically collect standard web log data: your IP address, browser type, operating system, referring URL, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is aggregated and used only to understand site traffic patterns and improve content. We do not use this data to identify individual visitors.
Cookies
This site may use cookies — small text files stored on your device — to measure site performance and understand content engagement. Analytics cookies are anonymized. We do not use cookies to track individuals across unrelated websites, and we do not sell cookie data.
Newsletter Subscriptions
If you subscribe to the SpicyBuffalo.com newsletter, we collect your email address and any name you provide. This information is stored by our email service provider and used only to send newsletters you requested. You can unsubscribe at any time via the link in any newsletter email.
Contact Form Submissions
If you contact us via the contact form, we receive and store the name, email address, and message you submit. We use this information only to respond to your inquiry.
Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services
SpicyBuffalo.com participates in the Amazon Associates Program and other affiliate programs. When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the merchant may set cookies on your device. These cookies are governed by the merchant's privacy policy, not ours.
We use third-party analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to understand how visitors use the site. These services may collect data in accordance with their own privacy policies. Google Analytics data is anonymized before we access it.
How We Use Your Information
- To deliver content and ensure the site functions correctly
- To send newsletters to subscribers who have opted in
- To respond to contact form inquiries
- To analyze site traffic and improve editorial content
- To comply with legal obligations
We do not sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Data Retention
Web log data is retained for up to 26 months. Email subscriber data is retained until you unsubscribe. Contact form submissions are retained for up to 24 months or until the inquiry is resolved.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have the right to access, correct, or delete the personal data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us via the contact page.
Children's Privacy
SpicyBuffalo.com is not directed toward children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If you believe we have inadvertently collected information from a child, contact us and we will delete it promptly.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. When we do, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.
Contact
Questions about this Privacy Policy? Reach us via the contact page.