Cookie Policy

Last Updated: May 14, 2026

1. Introduction

Welcome to 4 Rivers BBQ ("we," "us," or "our"). This Cookie Policy applies to our website located at bbq-4rivers.rest and explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we deploy, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

We are committed to being transparent about the technologies we use. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service, which together govern your use of our website and services.

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can reach us at:

• Business Name: 4 Rivers BBQ
• Email: [email protected]
• Website: bbq-4rivers.rest

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other internet-enabled device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and to personalize content.

Cookies are created by the web server and sent to your browser, where they are stored. Every time you revisit the same website, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing the website to recognize you and remember your preferences or actions over time.

There are two main categories of cookies based on their origin:

• First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by the website you are visiting (in this case, bbq-4rivers.rest). They are generally used to improve user experience and website functionality.
• Third-Party Cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting. They are often used for advertising, tracking, and analytics purposes by external service providers.

Cookies can also be classified by how long they remain on your device:

• Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that are deleted from your device as soon as you close your browser. They allow websites to keep track of your movements from page to page during a single browsing session.
• Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a specified period of time after your browsing session ends. They are activated each time you visit the website that created that particular cookie.

3. How Do Cookies Work?

When you visit bbq-4rivers.rest for the first time, our website sends a cookie to your browser. Your browser stores this cookie file. On subsequent visits, your browser sends this cookie data back to our server, enabling us to:

• Recognize you as a returning visitor
• Remember your preferences (such as language settings or items in your order)
• Analyze how you interact with our website
• Deliver relevant advertisements and promotions
• Ensure the website functions correctly and securely

In addition to traditional cookies, we may also use related technologies such as web beacons (also called "pixel tags" or "clear GIFs"), local storage, and session storage. These technologies work similarly to cookies and allow us to monitor activity and improve your experience on our site.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on bbq-4rivers.rest:

4.1 Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Without these cookies, certain features of the website would not work correctly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies if you wish to use our website.

Essential cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information and are used solely to ensure the technical operation of the website.

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on each page, and whether users encounter any error messages. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous; it is used only to improve the performance and usability of our website.

We use Google Analytics to gather this data. Google Analytics is a web analytics service provided by Google LLC. The information generated by cookies about your use of our website is transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, compile reports on website activity, and provide other services relating to website activity and internet usage.

4.3 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. For instance, they may remember your location, preferred language, or the type of content you prefer. These cookies can also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.

The information these cookies collect may be anonymized and they cannot track your browsing activity on other websites.

4.4 Advertising and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They are usually placed by advertising networks with the website operator's permission.

We use Google Ads (formerly Google AdWords) to serve targeted advertisements. These cookies remember that you have visited our website and this information may be shared with third-party organizations, including advertisers.

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies deployed on bbq-4rivers.rest:

6. Legal Basis for Using Cookies (United States)

As a business operating in the United States, our use of cookies is governed by applicable federal and state laws, including:

• The FTC Act (Federal Trade Commission Act): We adhere to the FTC's guidelines on online privacy and transparency, ensuring that our cookie practices are clearly disclosed to users.
• California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) / California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): If you are a resident of California, you have specific rights regarding your personal information, including information collected through cookies. You have the right to know what personal information is collected, the right to opt out of the sale of your personal information, and the right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights.
• Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA): We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 years of age through cookies or any other means.

For non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, and advertising), we rely on your consent as the legal basis for processing. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings as described in Section 7 below.

7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. There are several ways you can manage your cookie preferences:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit bbq-4rivers.rest, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline different categories of cookies. You can revisit and update your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.

7.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are being set. Below are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
• Apple Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471/mac
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/

Please note that if you use multiple devices or browsers, you will need to adjust cookie settings on each one separately.

7.3 Opt-Out Tools Provided by Third Parties

Many of our third-party partners offer their own opt-out mechanisms. You can use these tools to control how they collect and use your data:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads Personalization: You can opt out of personalized Google Ads at: https://www.google.com/settings/ads
• Facebook (Meta) Ad Preferences: You can manage your Facebook ad preferences at: https://www.facebook.com/ads/preferences
• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) Opt-Out: Available at: https://optout.networkadvertising.org/
• Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) Opt-Out: Available at: https://optout.aboutads.info/
• Your Online Choices (for EU/EEA users): Available at: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/

7.4 Mobile Device Settings

If you access our website via a mobile device, you can control interest-based advertising through your device settings:

• iOS (Apple): Go to Settings → Privacy → Tracking, and toggle off "Allow Apps to Request to Track."
• Android (Google): Go to Settings → Google → Ads, and enable "Opt out of Ads Personalization."

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you have the right to disable cookies, please be aware that doing so may affect your experience on bbq-4rivers.rest. Below is a summary of the potential impacts:

9. Third-Party Websites

Our website may contain links to third-party websites, social media platforms, and other external resources. Please be aware that we have no control over the content and cookie/privacy practices of those websites. We encourage you to review the cookie and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit. This Cookie Policy applies solely to bbq-4rivers.rest.

10. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly use cookies to collect personal information from children under 13. If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided us with personal information through cookies or other means, please contact us at [email protected] and we will take steps to delete such information.

11. Do Not Track (DNT) Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that the user does not want their online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals. At this time, our website does not respond to DNT signals from browsers. However, you can manage your preferences using the methods described in Section 7 of this policy.

12. California Privacy Rights (CCPA/CPRA)

If you are a California resident, you have additional rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA) regarding personal information collected through cookies and other tracking technologies:

• Right to Know: You have the right to request disclosure of what personal information we collect, use, disclose, and sell.
• Right to Delete: You have the right to request the deletion of personal information we have collected from you.
• Right to Opt-Out: You have the right to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information. Some of our advertising cookies may be considered a "sale" or "sharing" of personal information under CCPA/CPRA. You may opt out by using the tools described in Section 7.3 or by contacting us directly.
• Right to Non-Discrimination: We will not discriminate against you for exercising any of your CCPA/CPRA rights.
• Right to Limit Use of Sensitive Personal Information: You have the right to limit our use and disclosure of sensitive personal information.

To exercise your California privacy rights, please contact us at [email protected].

13. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies and technologies we use, changes in applicable law, or other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. When we make changes, we will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, notify you via email or a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of bbq-4rivers.rest after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

14. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please do not hesitate to contact us:

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 business days. For California residents exercising CCPA/CPRA rights, we will respond within 45 days as required by law.

This Cookie Policy was last reviewed and updated on May 14, 2026. © 2026 4 Rivers BBQ. All rights reserved.