Privacy Policy

1. Identification of the Data Controller

This Privacy Policy describes the policies and procedures of Zalverin Smokehouse Co. ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of your information on zalverin.com (the "Site") and related services.

• Entity Name: Zalverin Smokehouse Co.
• Physical Headquarters: 2101 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
• Official Contact Email: [email protected]
• Telephone Inquiries: +1 (512) 488-3921

2. Information We Collect

We collect information that identifies, relates to, describes, references, or is reasonably capable of being associated with you ("Personal Information"). We strictly limit data gathering to what is directly necessary to deliver our free instructional materials, smoking field guides, and consultation requests:

• Voluntarily Provided Information: Full name, primary email address, telephone number, and backyard smoker configuration details entered into our digital guide request forms.
• Automatically Collected Analytics & Technical Data: Browser type, operating system version, referring URLs, access timestamps, and device identifiers collected via standard server logs.
• Cookie & LocalStorage Identifiers: Data stored to remember your cookie preferences and form session state to prevent repetitive prompts.

3. Explicit Purpose of Data Collection

Zalverin Smokehouse Co. processes your information under the following legitimate business purposes:

• To transmit your requested Backyard Pitmaster Field Manual & Wood Pairing Blueprint via electronic delivery.
• To provide optional one-on-one phone or SMS guidance regarding smoker airflow troubleshooting or wood selection if specifically initiated.
• To maintain site performance, security integrity, and prevent bot-induced spam submissions.
• To verify compliance with Google Ads Destination and Advertising standards.

4. Non-Sale of Personal Information (CCPA/CPRA Statement)

Under the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act (VCDPA), we explicitly confirm:

5. Third-Party Service Providers

We may share strictly necessary data with trusted infrastructure providers who assist in operating our domain, delivering transactional emails, and analyzing web traffic (such as Google Cloud Infrastructure and Google Analytics). These providers are bound by strict contractual confidentiality agreements and are prohibited from using your data for any unauthorized purpose.

6. Cookies & Tracking Technologies

We utilize essential first-party cookies and local storage tokens to preserve user preferences (such as cookie consent acknowledgment). You have full control over cookie settings through your personal web browser configuration. Disabling cookies will not restrict your access to our educational content or lead manuals.

7. Data Retention & Security Measures

We implement commercial-grade TLS 1.3 encryption and administrative protocols to protect your personal information against unauthorized disclosure, loss, or alteration. We retain personal details only for the duration required to fulfill the instructional engagement or fulfill statutory recordkeeping obligations.

8. Your Legal Rights & Opt-Out Mechanisms

Regardless of your geographic location, you retain full rights regarding your data:

• Right to Know & Access: You may request a complete disclosure of the specific personal data we hold about you.
• Right to Deletion: You may request the permanent removal of your contact information from our databases at any time.
• Unsubscribe Instructions: Every educational dispatch email includes an automated one-click unsubscribe mechanism. You may also email [email protected] with the subject line "DATA REMOVAL REQUEST".

9. Contact for Privacy Inquiries

For questions or formal inquiries regarding our data handling procedures, reach out directly to our privacy compliance desk:

Zalverin Smokehouse Co. — Privacy Compliance
2101 E 7th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Email: [email protected]
Direct Phone: +1 (512) 488-3921