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Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 25, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Beehive Smokehouse (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies, local storage, and similar technologies when you visit beehivesmokehouse.com (the “Site”). It should be read together with the information in our cookie banner and preference controls.
What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. We also use local storage, which works similarly and lets us remember your cookie preference on your device. References to “cookies” in this policy include local storage unless we say otherwise.
How We Use Cookies on This Site
Beehive Smokehouse is a recipe and content website. We do not use advertising cookies, analytics platforms (such as Google Analytics), or social media tracking pixels on the Site at this time. We do not sell your personal information.
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- Essential / strictly necessary: to remember your cookie consent choice so the banner does not reappear every visit.
- Optional / functional: to load web fonts from Google Fonts if you choose “Accept All.”
When you click links to our YouTube channel or recipe videos, you leave the Site and YouTube’s own cookies and privacy practices apply. We do not embed YouTube videos directly on the Site.
Cookies and Technologies We Use
| Name / Service | Type | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
beehive_cookie_consent (local storage) |
Essential | Stores your cookie preference (accept all or essential only) | Up to 12 months, or until you clear site data or we update our consent version | Beehive Smokehouse |
| Google Fonts | Functional (optional) | Loads Roboto Slab and Source Sans 3 typefaces for site typography. Only loaded if you accept non-essential cookies. | Varies; see Google’s Privacy Policy | Google LLC |
| YouTube (external links only) | Third-party | Only applies after you choose to visit YouTube via links on the Site. Not loaded automatically. | Varies; see YouTube’s policies | Google LLC |
Legal Basis (EEA, UK, and Switzerland)
If you are located in the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, or Switzerland, we rely on the following legal bases:
- Essential cookies: our legitimate interest in operating the Site securely and remembering your consent choice, or compliance with legal obligations where applicable.
- Google Fonts (optional): your consent, which you may withdraw at any time by changing your cookie preferences.
Your Privacy Rights
GDPR (EEA / UK)
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
- Access personal data we hold about you
- Request correction or deletion of your data
- Object to or restrict certain processing
- Withdraw consent at any time (without affecting prior processing)
- Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority
California Privacy Rights (CCPA / CPRA)
If you are a California resident, you have specific rights under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), including:
- Right to know what personal information we collect, use, and disclose
- Right to delete personal information we hold about you, subject to legal exceptions
- Right to correct inaccurate personal information
- Right to opt out of the sale or sharing of personal information
- Right to non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights
We do not sell or share personal information for cross-context behavioral advertising. Because we do not sell or share personal information, a traditional “Do Not Sell or Share” opt-out mechanism is not required for this Site, but you may still manage optional cookies using the controls below.
Information we may collect: When you visit the Site, our hosting provider and optional third-party services (such as Google Fonts, if enabled) may automatically receive technical data including your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages viewed. We do not collect names, email addresses, or payment information through the Site unless you contact us directly.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You can change your choice at any time:
- Click to reopen the consent banner.
- Choose Accept All to allow Google Fonts to load.
- Choose Essential Only to reject optional cookies and services. The Site will use system fallback fonts.
- Clear cookies and site data in your browser settings to reset all preferences.
Browser Controls
Most browsers let you block or delete cookies through their settings. Blocking essential cookies may affect how the cookie banner behaves on return visits. For more information, see your browser’s help documentation.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. When we do, we will revise the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. If changes are material, we may ask for your consent again.
Contact Us
For cookie or privacy questions, or to exercise your rights, contact us at jared282@gmail.com.
Beehive Smokehouse
Utah, United States