MeatThermometerGuide.com ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard information when you visit our website.
Information We Collect
Automatically Collected Information
When you visit our site, we automatically collect certain information through Google Analytics, including your IP address (anonymized), browser type, operating system, referring URLs, pages visited, and time spent on pages. This data is aggregated and not personally identifiable.
Cookies
We use cookies through Google Analytics to analyze site traffic and usage patterns. You can disable cookies in your browser settings, though this may affect some site functionality. Google Analytics cookies include _ga, _gid, and _gat.
How We Use Your Information
- To analyze site traffic and understand how visitors use our content
- To improve our guides, rankings, and overall user experience
- To monitor the performance of affiliate links for business reporting
Affiliate Links and Third Parties
Our site contains links to Amazon.com. When you click these links and make purchases, Amazon may set their own cookies and collect data subject to Amazon's Privacy Policy. We earn a commission on qualifying purchases through the Amazon Associates program. We do not share your personal information with Amazon — any data collection by Amazon occurs under their own privacy terms when you visit their site.
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our content. Google Analytics uses cookies and similar technologies to collect information. You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Google's privacy practices are governed by Google's Privacy Policy.
Data Retention
We retain Google Analytics data for 26 months, after which it is automatically deleted. We do not maintain our own databases of user information.
Your Rights
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete data we hold about you. To exercise these rights, contact us at hello@meatthermometerguide.com.
California Privacy Rights (CCPA)
California residents have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to delete personal information, and the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal information. For CCPA requests, contact hello@meatthermometerguide.com.
GDPR (European Users)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, you have rights under the General Data Protection Regulation including the right to access, rectify, and erase your personal data. Our legal basis for processing is legitimate interest (site analytics) and compliance with affiliate program requirements. Contact us at hello@meatthermometerguide.com for GDPR requests.
Children's Privacy
Our site is not directed to children under 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If you believe we have inadvertently collected such information, please contact us immediately.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. Continued use of the site after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.
Contact Us
For privacy questions or requests: hello@meatthermometerguide.com